Tampa’s riverfront is already circling a date on the calendar. Country star Thomas Rhett is locked in to headline the 15th annual Tampa Pig Jig on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, with tickets set to go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday, April 24. Organizers are bracing for a quick sellout across both general admission and upgraded VIP tiers.
Lineup And Date
The announcement dropped April 20, with local outlet That’s So Tampa confirming Rhett at the top of the bill. He will be joined by Midland, Kameron Marlowe, Sister Hazel and Cassidy Daniels for the one-day festival on the downtown riverfront, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Tickets And VIP Perks
The festival’s ticket breakdown is already posted. General Admission is listed at $140, GA+ tickets at $275 and the Milestone Supply Lounge pass at $590. According to Tampa Pig Jig’s tickets page, the Milestone Supply Lounge offers unlimited barbecue, complimentary drinks, private restrooms, shaded seating and front-stage views. Organizers caution that those premium passes are limited.
On-Sale Time And Where To Buy
Local coverage notes that tickets will go live at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 24. WTSP reports that the festival is sending buyers to its Tixr listing for purchases.
The Cause Behind The Party
The Tampa Pig Jig is not just about brisket and big hooks. The event benefits NephCure Kidney International and has grown into one of the organization’s largest annual fundraisers, generating millions while supporting clinical research into rare, protein-spilling kidney diseases. Local reporting and festival materials note that the event has helped move along dozens of clinical trials for conditions such as FSGS and nephrotic syndrome, according to Osprey Observer and the event organizers.
About Thomas Rhett
Rhett is a multi-platinum country artist behind hits like "Die a Happy Man," "Marry Me" and "Crash and Burn." His label biography highlights an awards shelf that includes ACM and CMA wins along with Grammy nominations. For a fuller rundown of his chart-toppers and honors, see Big Machine Label Group.
Planning to go? Set a calendar alert for 10 a.m. Friday and keep that browser refreshed. Lounge passes and upgraded tiers have a habit of disappearing fast. For the complete lineup and ticket details, head to the festival’s ticket page or check the event’s Tixr listing before the on-sale hits.
