{"id":77140,"date":"2025-12-09T16:24:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/77140\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T16:24:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:24:06","slug":"country-thunder-will-be-at-st-pete-beach-for-first-time-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/77140\/","title":{"rendered":"Country Thunder will be at St. Pete Beach for first time in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The three-day festival will take place the second weekend of May at the TradeWinds Resort.<\/p>\n<p>ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrythunder.com\/florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Country Thunder<\/a> is taking over St. Pete Beach next year for the brand&#8217;s first-ever beachfront festival.<\/p>\n<p>The three-day festival will feature major stars including Zach Top, Gavin Adcock and Kane Brown.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtsp.com\/article\/entertainment\/music\/2025-tampa-country-music-festival-lineup\/67-845296b1-b67a-4fd4-81f6-68bdc320fd5a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">held at Raymond James Stadium<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;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,&#8221; a news release stated.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nCountry Thunder lineup\ud83e\udd20                    <\/p>\n<p>Gavin Adcock, Zach Top and Kane Brown will headline the concert.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other performers include Randy Houser, Max McNown, Shaboozey, Gretchen Wilson, Braxton Keith, Dasha, Cole Goodwin, Elizabeth Nichols, Solon Holt and Jay Webb.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nHow to get tickets\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f                    <\/p>\n<p>Tickets for weekend general admission and other upgraded packages are available now. Here are the different packages available:<\/p>\n<p>2026 Weekend General Admission- $3552026 Weekend Platinum Experience- $7452026 Weekend Platinum Circle- $8802026 Weekend Frye Lounge- range from $1,625-$12,775                    <\/p>\n<p>The general admission includes access to all stages and performances with lawn-style seating. Attendees can bring their own chairs or blankets.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The platinum circle includes everything from the general admission plus an exclusive viewing area, lounge, laminate and complimentary essentials.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the Fyre Lounge tickets are split between VIP admission, a private table and a shared table experience. \u00a0VIP 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Private and shared table experience includes:<\/p>\n<p>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 &amp; Custom Merchandise\u00a0                    <\/p>\n<p>Fyre Lounge VIP admission includes:<\/p>\n<p>Exclusive Access to the Frye\/Lucky Brand VIP DeckPrivate VIP Bar ServiceElevated Culinary OfferingsVIP RestroomsExpedited VIP EntryPrime Main Stage ViewingAccess to Brand Activations &amp; Custom Merchandise\u00a0                    <\/p>\n<p>Children 10 and under are free of charge only in general admission areas when accompanied by a person with a valid general admission ticket.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Country Thunder staff will send wristbands out to buyers closer to the festival.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nItems allowed\/not allowed\ud83d\udc5c                    <\/p>\n<p>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                    <\/p>\n<p>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)\u00a0                    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The three-day festival will take place the second weekend of May at the TradeWinds Resort. 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