Country heavyweights Chris Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn are set to turn Georgetown into a two-stepping magnet again, headlining Two Step Inn 2026 on April 18 and 19 at San Gabriel Park. The festival, which organizers love to tout as the world's largest outdoor honky-tonk, is coming back with more than 30 artists, three stages, and enough dance floors to keep Central Texas spinning all weekend.
When and where
Two Step Inn returns to San Gabriel Park on April 18 and 19, 2026, with Brooks & Dunn closing the main stage on Saturday and Chris Stapleton wrapping up the festival on Sunday, according to MySanAntonio. The park, which hugs the San Gabriel River, has quickly become the festival's permanent spring home. Organizers say the riverside setting and sprawling dance-floor layout are key to dialing in that honky-tonk feel.
What the festival says it is
The festival website bills Two Step Inn as "the world's largest outdoor honky-tonk" and says the 2026 edition will feature more than 30 artists across three stages with multiple dance floors, per Two Step Inn. The site also touts curated Central Texas food options, artisan vendors and a stack of premium viewing and hospitality packages for fans who want to upgrade the experience.
Who's on the bill
Saturday's lineup is built around Brooks & Dunn and includes the Goo Goo Dolls, BigXthaPlug, Tracy Lawrence, Wyatt Flores, Wade Bowen and Muscadine Bloodline. Sunday pairs Chris Stapleton with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Travis: More Life, Clay Walker and the Randy Rogers Band, among others, according to 94.7 KTTS. The mix leans into country staples and crossover names designed to keep every dance floor packed from afternoon sets to headliner encores.
Tickets and travel
The festival's ticket portal shows 2-day general admission and GA+ options, with 2-day GA starting around $329, and several ticket categories already on a waitlist, per Two Step Inn. Organizers are warning fans to expect heavy traffic around San Gabriel Park and suggest using park-and-ride shuttle options where available. Lodging in Georgetown and nearby Austin is expected to fill up quickly, and local roads around the park are known to get congested during festival weekends.
Local impact
Organizers have also been quick to emphasize the festival's local footprint. Hello Georgetown reported that Two Step Inn donated more than $1.19 million to Friends of Georgetown Parks & Recreation from the 2025 festival, bringing total contributions since 2023 to about $2.5 million. Friends of Georgetown Parks says some of that money is going toward flood recovery and park improvements, and local reporting has highlighted the broader economic boost the festival delivers to hotels, restaurants, and small businesses. Hoodline previously reported the festival drew roughly 70,000 attendees during its 2025 run, according to Hoodline.
Before you go
Fans eyeing a trip to Georgetown are being urged to register for presales or jump on the waitlist early and to comb through the festival FAQ for details on entry rules, bag policies, and on-site amenities. City and festival officials say they are coordinating on safety, cell coverage, and traffic management plans, so it is worth checking official festival updates as April approaches for the latest word on travel routes, parking acces,s and day-of logistics.
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