Ohio Stadium is getting the full twang treatment next summer, as Buckeye Country Superfest returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with Tyler Childers topping a stacked lineup. He will headline a bill that also features The Red Clay Strays, Lord Huron, Sierra Ferrell, Flatland Cavalry and Kaitlin Butts. The weekend is built out as a full downtown takeover, with pre‑party shows on Friday, June 12, and a free, all‑ages Tailgate Fan Fest the morning of the main event. Expect live music across multiple nearby venues and plenty of activity outside the stadium before the lights go up inside.
Pre‑party Shows Take Over Downtown Friday Night
The festival site details two official night‑before events: a Buckeye Country Superfest Presents show at The Bluestone and an Official Pre‑Party at Newport Music Hall featuring Evan Honer with Leon Majcen, according to Buckeye Country Superfest. VIP packages include complimentary entry to both pre‑parties, and the site notes that RSVP instructions will go out to qualifying ticket holders ahead of the shows.
Sierra Ferrell And Evan Honer Anchor Club Gigs
Ticketing listings show Sierra Ferrell headlining The Bluestone with special guests The Brudi Brothers, while the Newport Music Hall pre‑party with Evan Honer is billed with Leon Majcen and posted showtime details. Both event pages include ticket information and accessibility notes, per AXS and PromoWest. Promoter listings indicate general‑admission and limited VIP options are available for the Newport pre‑party.
Free Tailgate Fan Fest Fires Up At 10 A.M.
The official Tailgate Fan Fest is set to open at 10 a.m. across from Ohio Stadium and will be free and open to all ages, offering food, merch and shorter sets from a mix of local and touring acts. The Columbus Dispatch reports that the tailgate stage lineup includes Noah Rinker, Willi Carlisle, Annie Bosko and William Matheny, citing a press release from festival organizers.
Tickets, Logistics And What To Know Before You Go
Tickets for the stadium show are on sale via Ticketmaster, and the Schottenstein Center lists June 13 as the event date at Ohio Stadium, confirming Tyler Childers as headliner alongside The Red Clay Strays, Lord Huron, Sierra Ferrell, Flatland Cavalry and Kaitlin Butts. The festival information outlines bag policies, cashless concessions and security screening, and organizers are urging fans to arrive with phones fully charged for mobile tickets and to be ready for contactless purchases, per the Schottenstein Center and the main Buckeye Country Superfest info page.
