Tyler Childers performing at Riverbend Music Center on Oct. 3, 2025 // Photo: Brittany Thornton

The annual Railbird Music Festival will return to Lexington next June with a packed lineup of some of the best acts in country, folk and rock music, featuring headliners like Tyler Childers and the Lumineers.

Organizers released the full lineup of the 2026 Railbird Music Fest Monday, which returns to Lexington’s Infield at Red Mile Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7. More than 30 artists will perform across three stages, with acts including Zach Top, Ella Langley, Caamp, Mt. Joy, Sam Barber, Muscadine Bloodline and more. Attendees can also enjoy curated bourbon experiences.

The Lumineers will headline June 6, followed by Tyler Childers on June 7. You can see the full lineup on the poster below.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 22 at noon. You can sign up for Railbird’s SMS list for reminders and a link to purchase tickets. Two-day general admission begins at $265, but organizers say that price will increase at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. One-day general admission begins at $175. You can also upgrade to GA+, VIP or Platinum tickets. Purchase tickets and parking passes here.

Learn more at railbirdfest.com.

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Katherine Barrier is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s journalism program and has nearly 10 years of experience reporting local and national news as a digital journalist. At CityBeat, she...