Country Thunder Florida has a new home, and it’s a strong one. The festival, running May 8-10, has moved to Coachman Park in Clearwater, a 19-acre waterfront park built for exactly this kind of event. With all approvals secured and tickets on sale now, the focus shifts to what matters: three days of country music on the water with a lineup that delivers top to bottom.
Zach Top, Gavin Adcock, and Kane Brown headline, with Randy Houser, Max McNown, Shaboozey, and Dasha rounding out a bill that covers the full spectrum of where country music sits right now. Beyond the main stage, a dedicated spotlight stage features rising Florida artists, and a Songwriter Showcase puts the writers behind the biggest hits in front of the crowd. Surprise meet-and-greets, vendor rows, and curated sponsor activations fill out the grounds across all three days.
Country Thunder Executive Director Kim Blevins is direct about the move: “Coachman Park gives us the ability to execute our full vision and create an unforgettable experience for fans.” Clearwater City Manager Jennifer Poirrier matched that energy, citing the strong community partnership that made the quick venue transition possible. The Florida Orchestra even shifted its free Symphony by the Sea concert to June 6 to open the park for the festival weekend.
Tickets are priced to be accessible. Weekend passes average $100 per day at participating Walgreens locations with no service fees, while general admission runs $300 for all three days. A two-day bundle is available for $250. Ticket holders from the original venue who want a refund can do so through their original point of purchase.
Country Thunder has earned “Festival of the Year” at the ACM Awards three times and its Florida edition has previously hosted Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan, and Eric Church. Coachman Park is the next chapter. Tickets and full details are at countrythunder.com/fl.
Country Thunder Florida 2026:
May 8, 2026, Clearwater, FL @ Coachman Park
May 9, 2026, Clearwater, FL @ Coachman Park
May 10, 2026, Clearwater, FL @ Coachman Park