Country music star Miranda Lambert will headline the California Rodeo Salinas Big Week Kick Off Concert on Saturday, July 11 at the Salinas Sports Complex, kicking off the annual Big Week festivities ahead of the iconic rodeo, which runs July 16-19.
Lambert, one of the most decorated artists in modern country music, will bring her chart-topping hits to the Central Coast for what organizers describe as a high-energy opening night.
Lambert is the most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including the organization’s top honor for Entertainer of the Year. Her career includes three Grammy Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards, seven No. 1 solo albums and 10 No. 1 radio singles.
Rising country artist Dylan Scott is scheduled to perform ahead of Lambert, with additional opening acts to be announced
Tickets are on sale at carodeo.com. Prices are $60 for grandstand seats, $90 for standing-room floor tickets and $100 for box seats. A clear bag policy will be in effect for the event.
The nonprofit California Rodeo Association supports local community groups and organizations through its annual rodeo and year-round operations at the Salinas Sports Complex. In 2025, it generated more than $856,000 for local nonprofits.
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