FIRST-EVER TAKEOVER OF COACHMAN PARK FEATURES
 ZACH TOP, GAVIN ADCOCK, KANE BROWN & MORE
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COUNTRY THUNDER HEATS UP CLEARWATER MAY 8–10,
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

NASHVILLE, TENN. (April 14, 2026) — Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — today announces that Country Thunder Florida 2026 will now take place at Coachman Park in Clearwater. Known for its breathtaking views and lush green space, the stunning waterfront park offers an ideal home for the festival’s first-ever beachside edition. With all approvals secured and the path fully clear for the three-day festival, Country Thunder Florida is set to heat up Clearwater from May 8–10. “We are excited to introduce Country music fans to beautiful waterfront Coachman Park and to be the new location for Country Thunder. There’s a lot that goes into expediting event preparations and moving a festival 30 days before it is scheduled and we have been working around the clock with Country Thunder officials to ensure we deliver a great festival experience for ticket holders and the artists,” shares City Manager Jennifer Poirrier. “I’m excited to put on my boots and watch the sunset while listening to some great Country music.” Headlined by Country superstars Zach Top, Gavin Adcock, and Kane Brown, Country Thunder Florida’s milestone event arrives with a stacked lineup also featuring Randy Houser, Max McNown, Shaboozey, Dasha, and many more.  “This is about putting on the festival we came here to deliver,” says Country Thunder Executive Director Kim Blevins. “As we moved forward with planning for the festival, it became clear that Clearwater offered the infrastructure and community partnership needed to bring this event to life the right way. Coachman Park gives us the ability to execute our full vision and create an unforgettable experience for fans. We’re excited to be in a community that’s truly embracing what Country Thunder is all about, and we can’t wait for an incredible event.” Located less than 20 miles from the originally announced site in St. Pete Beach, Coachman Park provides a waterfront venue built to host a festival of this scale, pairing expansive grounds with a high-energy, fan-first atmosphere. Across three days, Country Thunder Florida will transform Coachman Park into a bucket-list festival experience — uniting fans from all corners of the U.S. for nonstop music, connection, and coastal ambiance at its finest. Beyond the music, attendees can expect a full slate of all-day action: cowboy hat and apparel vendors, a wide range of food offerings, plus an additional stage spotlighting rising artists from the Sunshine State and a Songwriter Showcase featuring the writers behind the Main Stage’s biggest smashes. Curated sponsor activations bring added buzz throughout the grounds, and surprise artist meet-and-greets can surface at any moment. “While we are disappointed that Country Thunder Florida will no longer take place on St. Pete Beach, it has been a privilege to work alongside the Country Thunder team throughout this process,” said Travis Johnson, Hotel Manager of TradeWinds Resort. “Both Country Thunder and TradeWinds worked closely with the city, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission, to address permitting requirements, and ultimately this decision reflects what is best for the overall logistics and long-term success of the event. We are proud to remain a resort partner and look forward to welcoming Country music fans to St. Pete-Clearwater and to TradeWinds Resort, while continuing to support the positive economic impact this event brings to our community.” To make the venue available for Country Thunder, The Florida Orchestra agreed to move its free community concert Symphony by the Sea to June 6, 2026, at The BayCare Sound, showing the strong community support for the festival. In light of the venue change, Country Thunder ticket holders interested in a refund can do so at the original point of purchase. Designed to be both high-impact and accessible for fans, Country Thunder Florida offers weekend passes averaging just $100 per day when purchased at participating Walgreens locations to avoid service fees. Quantities are limited; go here for more information now. General admission tickets are $300 total for all three days, with a bundle of two single-day tickets available for $250 — go here to purchase now.  For more information and future announcements on Country Thunder Florida, visit countrythunder.com/fl.

ABOUT COUNTRY THUNDER MUSIC FESTIVALS: Country Thunder Music Festivals thrives as the world’s preeminent Country music festival brand. Led by President and C.E.O. Troy Vollhoffer since 2005, it continues to set the tone for Country music and culture. This global powerhouse encompasses annual multi-day events in six major markets across two countries, earning “Festival of the Year” at the ACM Awards three times and entertaining millions of fans to date. Its stages have welcomed GRAMMY® Award-winning generational superstars, genre-busting trailblazers, and rising talent alike. Beyond boasting a reputation for once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, it has perennially provided a launchpad for breaking acts. Between those powerhouse performances, each location features an immersive concourse consisting of numerous cuisine and beverage options, local vendors, and various attractions. Dubbed “a pillar of country festival culture” by Holler., American Songwriter has hailed it as “a country music lover’s dream,” while The Tennessean summed it up best, “For three decades, the Country Thunder brand has succeeded in offering fans top-tier performances.” The brand’s festivals include Saskatchewan, Arizona, Wisconsin, Alberta, and Florida. As always, Country Thunder Music Festivals embodies the past, present, and future of Country music and so much more. ABOUT COUNTRY THUNDER FLORIDA: Country Thunder Florida brings all the action of your favorite Country music experience to the water. Following its 2019 introduction, it has emerged as a fan favorite and the perfect kickoff to summer in the Sunshine State. Finding a home at Coachman Park  in 2026, the festival will be set against a 19-acre park that boasts wide green spaces and beautiful waterfront views. The Florida edition has spotlighted the likes of Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Cody Johnson, HARDY, and more. Hailed by Country Now as “an epic weekend,” it’s an unrivaled and unparalleled destination for sun, fun, and Country music and culture.