Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Returns With Fewer Dates

March 25, 2026 5:23 am Published by Cheryl Johnstone

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival announced its 11th anniversary tour for summer 2026, but with significantly fewer dates than previous years.

The tour will visit only 12 cities compared to last year’s 35 stops, marking what organizers call “a special limited run” for the 92-year-old country legend.

Featured artists include the Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Wilco, and Stephen Wilson Jr., with varying appearances across dates.

Notably absent is Bob Dylan, who co-headlined the previous two years and announced his own separate summer tour Monday.

The festival opens July 3 in Texas and will make a stop in Michigan at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Saturday, August 22.

Tickets go on sale Friday.

JUST ANNOUNCED 🚨 The Outlaw Music Festival is coming back to @PineKnobMusic on August 22! Starring @WillieNelson & Family, @theavettbros, @lukasnelson, @SWJMusic, @sierrahull, and Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, you can grab your tickets Friday! 🤠 pic.twitter.com/9jWITwZ5X6
— Pine Knob Music Theatre (@PineKnobMusic) March 24, 2026

Tags: Michigan, Outlaw Music Festival, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Willie Nelson

Categorised in: Country Music News

This post was written by Cheryl Johnstone