JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson has announced the entertainment lineup and details for the 2026 Dixie National Rodeo, the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River, with tickets going on sale for the first time during the Mississippi State Fair.
The 61st annual Dixie National Rodeo will feature nine performances across two weekends: Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 18-21, 2026, at the State Fairgrounds in Jackson.
“For the first time ever, tickets to the Dixie National Rodeo will go on sale to the public during the Mississippi State Fair, beginning Oct. 3,” Gipson said. “We’re excited to announce the star-studded lineup that includes country music legends, as well as several young, up-and-coming stars.”
The announcement was made yesterday at the State Fairgrounds, joined by sponsors and rodeo royalty, including Miss Dixie National Harley Grace Vinzant.
The award-winning artists scheduled to perform include:
Ole 60 – Friday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m.
Bayker Blankenship – Saturday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Joe Nichols – Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m.
Tanya Tucker – Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m.
Waylon Wyatt – Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m.
Muscadine Bloodline – Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m.
Mark Chesnutt – Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Dixie National Rodeo is a National Finals Rodeo qualifier and draws approximately 900 of the world’s best rodeo contestants, making it one of the top 60 largest professional rodeos globally.
“Not only do visitors get an unforgettable live concert but they also get to see some of the top rodeo competitors from around the world in action,” Gipson added, encouraging fairgoers to secure their tickets early.
Rodeo concert tickets will be available for purchase in-person at the Coliseum Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.com beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3.
During the Mississippi State Fair, visitors can also experience a “Taste of the Dixie National Rodeo” at Patriot Village and witness the Dixie National Rodeo Queen Pageant for the first time in October.
For updates on the 2026 Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, visit www.dixienational.org.
Yesterday, Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the entertainment lineup and other details ahead of the 2026 Dixie National Rodeo. (Courtesy photo)
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