AMERICANAFEST 2026

The 26th annual AMERICANAFEST will return to Nashville September 15-19, 2026, bringing together fans and industry professionals alike for a celebration of American roots music through nightly showcase performances, business panels, networking opportunities and one-of-a-kind special events across Music City.

All Acme x AMERICANAFEST events are FREE and open to the public. Passes are available for other nightly events and special showcases.

Check out the AMERICANAFEST app for the full schedule of shows, events, and more!

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  • Event Date: September 16 from 2PM-5PM (Central Time)

    Open to the public and festival badge holders, enjoy performances from some of Oklahoma’s most talented musicians including

    Lineup:
    2PM:     Zoe Cummins

    2:45PM: Casii Stephan

    3:30PM: Kalyn Fay

    4:15PM: Beau Jennings & The Tigers

  • Event Date: Thursday, September 17 from 12:00PM–5:00PM (Central Time)

    Event is FREE and open to both AMERICANAFEST badge holders and the public.

    Lineup
    12:15pm: The Silver Silos

    1pm: Angela Hacker

    1:45pm: Steve Knight

    2:30pm: McKenzie Lockhart

    3:15pm: Logan Bowden

    4pm: Thad Saajid

  • Event Date: September 18, 2025 from 10:45AM-6PM (Central Time)

    The show is FREE and all ages

    LINEUP:
    Paul Mcdonald & The Mourning Doves + Friends
    Steve Poltz
    Parker Millsap
    Lilly Hiatt
    Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines
    Tyler Ramsey
    Abigail Rose
    Jay Cobb Anderson (of Fruition & Caamp)
    Kassi Valazza
    Madam Radar
    Leah Blevins
    Amelia Day
    Tim Easton
    Louisiana Surf Department
    Tristan Trincado
    Maisy Owen
    Reilly Downes & The Acid Cowboys
    Songs for Kids Band!

  • Event Date: September 18, 2026 from 3:00-6:00PM (Central Time)

    Presented by Louisville Tourism, LouGrass is Louisville’s take on Kentucky’s beloved bluegrass music—born in the hills of Appalachia and raised on acoustic instruments and rich traditions. It’s a celebration of Kentucky roots music that blends bluegrass with Americana, blues, jazz, and more.

    Lineup:
    Whiskey Bent Valley Boys
    Kentucky Blue
    Ida Clare

    More Information Here

  • Event Date: September 18, 2025 from 7PM-Midnight (Central Time)

    Lineup
    7pm:     Jackson West
    8pm: The Last Revel
    9pm: Pieta Brown
    10pm: Alicia Blue
    11pm: Trippp

  • Event Date: September 19 from 12PM-2PM (Central Time)

    Come enjoy our weekly Saturday mornin’ Soul Brunch featuring Nashville’s legendary R&B / Soul singer Charles “Wigg” Walker, but with a twist!

    He’s shared stages with James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Etta James, Wilson Pickett, Little Willie John, Otis Redding, and Sam Cooke to name a few, and we’re lucky to welcome him to our own.

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  • Jammin' out since 2014!

    Event Date: September 19, 2025 from 3PM-6PM (Central Time)

    Welcome to Acme's Fam Jam - Official AMERICANAFEST Event presented by Acme Radio! Join us for an unforgettable experience with the authentic voices of Music City!

    Lineup
    3pm : Joelton Mayfield

    3:45pm: Big Guy & The Very Large Men

    4:30pm: Ovven

    5:15pm: TRISTEN

  • Event Date: September 19, 2025 from 7PM-Midnight (Central Time)

    Lineup
    7pm:     Slow Groove Kings
    8pm: Sam Stoane
    9pm: Abby Webster
    10pm: Austin Mackay

⬇ Check out our official AMERICANAFEST playlist to listen to some of our artists before they hit the stage! ⬇

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