DETROIT LAKES, MN — Lainey Wilson, Brooks & Dunn, and Thomas Rhett will be the
headliners for WE Fest 2026. Tickets, camping options, and additional experiences for next
year’s event will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, September 23, at 9:00 a.m. CST
at wefest.com.

WE Fest, America’s premier country music and camping festival at Soo Pass Ranch, is excited to reveal
its 2026 lineup, featuring a mix of country’s biggest stars and emerging talents. Headliners include
Grammy-winning powerhouse Lainey Wilson, legendary duo Brooks & Dunn, chart-topping sensation
Thomas Rhett, multi-award-winning Little Big Town, acclaimed singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson, and
Texas country favorite Flatland Cavalry. Hitmaker Nate Smith, acoustic talent Max McNown, and
country veteran Randy Houser are also part of the stacked lineup. This year’s festival features both
returning fan favorites and new faces on the WE Fest stage.

2026 WE Fest Performers
Lainey Wilson, Brooks & Dunn, Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town, Jamey Johnson, Flatland Cavalry, Nate
Smith, Max McNown, Randy Houser, Cooper Alan, Shenandoah, Diamond Rio, Brent Cobb, Maggie
Antone, Elizabeth Nichols, The Droptines, Noeline Hofmann, Matt Schuster, The Kruse Brothers, Braden
Jamison, Matt Rogers, Jorden Beem, Brianna Helbling, Zach Thomas + more to be announced.

In 2025, WE Fest attracted 30,000 fans each night to Soo Pass Ranch. Festivalgoers enjoyed exciting
new features, including the Trading Post Stage, which increased the stage count to four, the rustic and
lively Neon Saloon, and a redeveloped Upper Grandstand Deck that enhanced the experience with a
private bar and lounge layout.

Founded in 1983, WE Fest has grown into America’s largest and longest-running country music and
camping festival. Year after year, it evolves to offer fans new experiences while honoring its treasured
traditions.