WE Fest 2026 Day-by-Day Schedule Unveiled: Lineup, Performances, and Ticket Information
WE Fest 2026 has unveiled its day-by-day schedule for the upcoming four-day festival at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, taking place from August 5 to 8. The festivities kick off on Wednesday, August 5, with a lively Kick-Off Party on the Barn Stage featuring performances by Maiden Dixie, The Kruse Brothers, Cooper Alan, and DJ Dank Williams. The main-stage action begins on Thursday, August 6, with GRAMMY-winning artist Lainey Wilson headlining, accompanied by Flatland Cavalry, Randy Houser, Brent Cobb, and Maggie Antone. Additional acts will entertain the crowd across the Trading Post and Country Club stages, including Braden Jamison, Jordan Beem, and Zach Thomas.
Friday, August 7, will see Thomas Rhett taking the spotlight on the main stage, supported by performances from Little Big Town, Diamond Rio, and Max McNown. The day's lineup also includes Elizabeth Nichols, Matt Schuster, Blake Proehl, Nathan Bess, Brianna Helbling, and DJ B-Rock across various stages. The festival culminates on Saturday, August 8, with a closing performance by Brooks & Dunn, along with Jamey Johnson, Nate Smith, Shenandoah, and The Droptines. Noeline Hofmann, Matt Rogers, Laila Noelle, and the Dan Brekke Band will also take the stage on Saturday.
Tickets for WE Fest 2026 can be purchased through the festival's Front Gate Tickets link or by contacting the ticket office at 1-833-2WE-FEST (1-833-293-3378). Please note that all stage times are subject to change, so attendees are advised to stay updated by checking the WE Fest app and official social media channels for any updates during the event. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of country music at WE Fest 2026!