GoldenSky Music Festival has a date with Sacramento again. Danny Wimmer Presents and Visit Sacramento just announced the festival’s return to Discovery Park in October 2027, kicking off a three-year commitment that brings GoldenSky back in 2027, 2028, and 2029. After a two-year hiatus, the country gathering is officially on its way home.
Fans can circle the weekend of October 15, 2027. Exact festival dates, the initial artist lineup, and early bird on-sale details all arrive this October. Music fans can also help shape the fourth edition by joining GoldenSky surveys all summer, and those who sign up get the first crack at early bird tickets this fall.
Danny Wimmer framed the return around the festival’s roots. “There’s a magic that happens when you see thousands of people singing along as the sun sets over Sacramento, and that’s what GoldenSky has always been about for us,” he says. “This festival was built on community, connection, and creating memories that last long after the weekend is over. As we’ve prepared for GoldenSky’s return, we’ve worked closely with Visit Sacramento, the City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, and our local partners because we believe the best festivals never stand still. Our goal has been to honor what we started together in those first years, while building something even more meaningful for the future. The community embraced GoldenSky from day one, and we’re committed to delivering something truly special when it returns.”
Local leaders share the enthusiasm. “After a two-year hiatus, we are beyond excited to welcome GoldenSky back to Sacramento,” said Visit Sacramento President & CEO Mike Testa. “Sometimes, the best opportunities are worth the wait and we are grateful for the vision of DWP and for all the people who worked together to make this a reality for our city.” Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty added, “Serving as a host for DWP’s incredible festivals for 14 years has left an indelible mark on our city. We’re thrilled GoldenSky is coming back for the next three years, 2027, 2028, and 2029, and our community is committed to partnering with DWP to provide an unmatched experience for music fans for years to come.”
The festival built a serious reputation fast. During its first three years from 2022 to 2024, GoldenSky hosted country superstars and breaking talent alike, including Ashley McBryde, Bailey Zimmerman, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Clint Black, Elle King, Eric Church, Gabby Barrett, Jon Pardi, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Megan Maroney, Midland, Parker McCollum, Parmalee, Riley Green, Sam Hunt, Shaboozey, Thomas Rhett, Tim McGraw, Turnpike Troubadours, and Wynonna Judd. It’s a genuinely exciting return for one of country’s most beloved festival weekends.
GoldenSky has also become known for an immersive experience that reaches past the music, blending country culture, local flavor, interactive fan moments, curated hospitality, nightlife, and unique activations that celebrate Sacramento itself. This summer’s fan surveys are designed to shape the next evolution of all of it. Produced by Danny Wimmer Presents in partnership with Visit Sacramento, GoldenSky is the second of DWP’s back-to-back Discovery Park weekends, following Aftershock, and the two events deliver roughly $54 million in annual economic impact to the local community.