Is it summer yet? I know it’s only February, but I’m already sick of winter weather and 5 pm sunsets. I’m ready for some warm sun, cold drinks and of course, country music. If you’re in the same boat, it’s time to make plans for Carolina Country Music Festival. The festival returns to beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from Thursday, June 4 through Sunday, June 6, and this year features a powerhouse lineup of some of the biggest names in country music, including headliners Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Riley Green. And now, the festival is unveiling the full lineup packed full of country music legends and the best up and coming artists alike. This year’s festival will feature performances from Cole Swindell, Tucker Wetmore, Justin Moore, Chris Janson, Lauren Alaina, Tracy Lawrence, Flatland Cavalry, Chris Lane, Rodney Atkins, Ashley Cooke, Dasha, LOCASH, Drew Baldridge, Drake White, Emily Ann Roberts, Zach John King, The Wilder Blue, Graham Barham, Channing Wilson, Julia Cole, Laci Kaye Booth, Whey Jennings, Davisson Brothers Band, Filmore, Myles Morgan, Slater Nalley, Diamond Dixie, Chandler Carpenter and The Reckless Souls, Byrdie Wilson, Darren Deese, Rut Spence and more. All in all, the festival will feature over 40 artists performing across multiple stages, just steps away from the beach and in the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach. Speaking on this year’s lineup, Southern Entertainment CEO Bob Durkin praised the wide range of artists who will be hitting the stage: “We’ve got two of the hottest artists in country right now — Post Malone and Riley Green — alongside two of the genre’s biggest mainstays, Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton. From global superstars to artists on the rise, we’re bringing together an incredible mix of talent for four unforgettable days on the beach.” I grew up going to Myrtle Beach every year, like I’m sure many of you did, and some of my best memories are strolling the boardwalk, listening to the music from outside The Bowery before I could even get in, and hanging out at the old Myrtle Beach Pavilion – whose former home now serves as the site for Carolina Country Music Fest. From Broadway at the Beach to Brookgreen Gardens, world class golf courses (and endless mini golf too, if that’s more your speed) and of course, incredible nightlife, Myrtle Beach really does have something for everybody of any age. Add in a country music festival in the heart of the city right off Ocean Boulevard, and you can’t really beat it. Carolina Country Music Festival is now entering its second decade and has sold out four consecutive years – and with Main Stage VIP tickets for 2026 already sold out, you’re probably not going to want to wait much longer to get your tickets for this one. As an added bonus, today is the last day to get the Thursday night kickoff concert included with the purchase of your three-day ticket, so there’s even more incentive to lock in your plans now. General admission tickets start at just $79 per day for four days of non-stop music (but keep reading and we can help you save a little money). Festival goers will get to enjoy entry to the festival’s air-conditioned dive bars featuring live music throughout the day, curated shopping villages, interactive fan activities and Music City-inspired favorites such as karaoke, dueling pianos and line dancing lessons—delivering an authentic Nashville-style celebration to the Carolina coast. But if you’re looking to elevate your experience Carolina Country Music Festival also offers Super VIP tickets that gives fans the most exclusive access, including a private festival entrance, front row viewing at the main stage, an elevated viewing platform with a full-service bar, an air-conditioned catering tent with seating, curated food offerings with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and evening buffets Friday through Sunday, private restrooms and an open bar within the Super VIP section. Tickets for the festival are on sale NOW at CarolinaCountryMusicFest.com, and they’re going quick so if you’re looking for summer plans you should probably go ahead and lock in now – and if you use code WHISKEYRIFF at checkout you’ll even get 10% off. Get your tickets now, and we’ll see you at the beach. The post Carolina Country Music Festival Unveils Jam-Packed 2026 Lineup, Featuring Post Malone, Riley Green & Many More first appeared on Whiskey Riff.