Chase Matthew and Lauren Alaina to Co-Headline 100th National Cherry Festival Concert in Traverse City, Michigan
Chase Matthew and Lauren Alaina, two prominent country music artists, are set to co-headline a special performance at the 100th National Cherry Festival on July 6, 2026. The concert will take place at the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage in Traverse City, Michigan, marking a significant highlight for the festival's centennial celebration. The event has been a long-standing tradition, bringing together families and visitors to enjoy summer festivities along the West Grand Traverse Bay.
Tickets for the co-headline performance will be available for purchase starting on Friday, March 6, at 9:00 a.m. General admission tickets are priced at $53, while premium reserved seating options range from $56 to $83 depending on the location. Additionally, a VIP deck option is offered through the GT Band EDC for $178. Interested customers can secure their tickets through the festival's official website.
Chase Matthew, a Nashville native and Warner Music Nashville artist, has garnered over 1 billion global career streams. Known for hits like "County Line" and his album "Come Get Your Memory," Matthew has toured with country music stars such as Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. On the other hand, Lauren Alaina, a Georgia native and Grand Ole Opry member, has achieved three No. 1 hits in her career. Notably, she is the only solo female country artist with an RIAA Diamond single for her collaboration with Kane Brown on "What Ifs."
Kat Paye, the executive director of the National Cherry Festival, emphasized the significance of the upcoming centennial milestone and the co-headline performance. Paye expressed excitement about the show, stating that Matthew and Alaina are exceptional entertainers who will deliver an unforgettable night for the community and festival attendees. The Pepsi Bayside Music Stage, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and 910 Media Group, will host the concert along the picturesque shores of West Grand Traverse Bay, with additional support from Jim Beam and Big Country 102.9 Radio.
In conclusion, the 2026 National Cherry Festival marks a century of honoring Northern Michigan's cherry industry and local traditions. Don't miss out on this special co-headline performance by Chase Matthew and Lauren Alaina, as tickets go on sale on Friday, March 6, at 9:00 a.m. through cherryfestival.org.