The three-day festival will take place the second weekend of May at the TradeWinds Resort.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Country Thunder is taking over St. Pete Beach next year for the brand’s first-ever beachfront festival.
The three-day festival will feature major stars including Zach Top, Gavin Adcock and Kane Brown.
It will take place from May 8 to 10 at the TradeWinds Resort, and officials said the times for performances will be announced closer to the festival. In 2025, it was held at Raymond James Stadium.
“Country Thunder Florida will transform the iconic shores of St. Pete Beach into a three-day celebration of world-class music, beachside energy, and festival excitement,” a news release stated.
Country Thunder lineup🤠
Gavin Adcock, Zach Top and Kane Brown will headline the concert.
Other performers include Randy Houser, Max McNown, Shaboozey, Gretchen Wilson, Braxton Keith, Dasha, Cole Goodwin, Elizabeth Nichols, Solon Holt and Jay Webb.
How to get tickets🎟️
Tickets for weekend general admission and other upgraded packages are available now. Here are the different packages available:
2026 Weekend General Admission- $3552026 Weekend Platinum Experience- $7452026 Weekend Platinum Circle- $8802026 Weekend Frye Lounge- range from $1,625-$12,775
The general admission includes access to all stages and performances with lawn-style seating. Attendees can bring their own chairs or blankets.
The platinum experience includes everything in general admissions, plus access to an exclusive viewing area at the main stage with a lounge, bar and private restrooms. There will also be a souvenir laminate and complimentary essentials such as Advil and sunscreen in the lounge.
The platinum circle includes everything from the general admission plus an exclusive viewing area, lounge, laminate and complimentary essentials.
Finally, the Fyre Lounge tickets are split between VIP admission, a private table and a shared table experience. VIP is $1,625, a shared VIP table is $2,250 and the private VIP table is $12,775. Tickers for the shared table are sold individually, with 10 per table. The private table includes 10 tickets and must be purchased as a whole table.
Private and shared table experience includes:
Exclusive Access to the Frye/Lucky Brand VIP DeckPrivate VIP TableDedicated Waitress ServicePremium Bottle ServiceElevated Culinary OfferingsVIP RestroomsExpedited VIP EntryPrime Main Stage ViewingAccess to Brand Activations & Custom Merchandise
Fyre Lounge VIP admission includes:
Exclusive Access to the Frye/Lucky Brand VIP DeckPrivate VIP Bar ServiceElevated Culinary OfferingsVIP RestroomsExpedited VIP EntryPrime Main Stage ViewingAccess to Brand Activations & Custom Merchandise
Children 10 and under are free of charge only in general admission areas when accompanied by a person with a valid general admission ticket.
Country Thunder staff will send wristbands out to buyers closer to the festival.
Items allowed/not allowed👜
HatsSunglassesSunblockLightersBeach towel and blanketOne unopened bottle of waterFanny packs (not required to be clear)Digital camerasDisposable camera/film camerasSoft lawn chairsStrollers/soft wagonsPhonesPrescription medication in the original prescription bottleOver-the-counter medicationsRequired medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, oxygen bottles
Glass containersUmbrellasChairs with canopiesOutside food and drinksDrones, unmanned aircraft devices and remote-controlled vehiclesAlcoholic beverages and illegal substancesAnimalsBagsBottles, cans, thermoses and other beverage containersProfessional cameras, DSLR cameras or ones with a removable lensFireworksLaptopsRadiosLaser pointersNoisemakersPromotional, advertising, sales materialsSeat cushions larger than 15 inches by 15 inchesSelfie sticksVideo camerasMonopods and tripodsWeapons (knives, box cutters, firearms)