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Willie Nelson's Outlaw Festival Tour Returns for 2026

3/25/2026

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Summary

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Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival Tour returns for its second decade, starting July 3, 2026, in Irving, Texas.
The lineup includes Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Wilco, and others.
This year the tour will have 12 shows with fewer Nelson appearances.
The Fourth of July Picnic in Austin, Texas, features Billy Strings and Rodney Crowell.
Tickets go on sale March 27, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Outlaw Music Festival Tour began in 2016, featuring artists like Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow, and included 10 shows that attracted thousands. This revival of outlaw country music, rooted in the genre's emergence in the late 1960s, highlights Nelson's lasting influence since his rise in the 1970s, showcasing a cultural appreciation for roots music and community gatherings.

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Story summary

Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival Tour returns for its second decade, starting July 3, 2026, in Irving, Texas.
The lineup includes Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Wilco, and others.
This year the tour will have 12 shows with fewer Nelson appearances.
The Fourth of July Picnic in Austin, Texas, features Billy Strings and Rodney Crowell.
Tickets go on sale March 27, 2026.

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