Railbird Music Festival Tickets Are Now On Sale

Eliana Hebert

Folk and country lovers often face an overlap in some of their favorite artists. Thankfully, the Railbird Music Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, is the perfect place for those who love any of these two genres.

The Railbird Music Festival was first established in 2019 by entrepreneur David Helmers. For the first-ever festival in 2019, Helmers was able to draw some major performers in both genres, including Brandi Carlile, Hozier, Tyler Childers, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Grace Vanderwall; however, the kickoff was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tickets opened up last week for this year’s Railbird Music Festival, and the lineup truly impresses. Headlining in their 2026 annual festival are The Lumineers on Saturday, June 6th, and Tyler Childers on the 7th. Other major artists performing include Caamp, Mt. Joy, Zach Top, and Ella Langley. The first day seems to be folk-focused, while day two definitely appeals to country fans more.

Major Performers Over the Years:

2020
The Head and the Heart
Young the Giant
Bonny Light Horseman
Cat Power
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

2021
The Morning Jacket 
Leon Bridges
Dave Matthews Band
Zach Bryan
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

2023
Zach Bryan
Weezer
Tyler Childers
The Head and The Heart

2024
Noah Kahan
Turnpike
Troubadours
Counting Crows
Chris Stapleton
Hozier
Lord Huron 

2025
Lainey Wilson
Bailey Zimmerman
Shaboozey
Jelly Roll
Riley Green
The Red Stray Clays 

Artists like Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, and The Head and The Heart are known returners, and a lot of these artists gained popularity and fame after their initial performances at Railbird.

With general admission tickets “flyin’ quick” according to the festival in an Instagram post, ticket prices are increasing this Thursday, October 30th. This is the second time since ticket sales opened just over a week ago on October 22nd, so those interested are recommended to purchase admission soon.