Jason Aldean, Nickleback and more to headline The Hondo Rodeo Fest at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium

Cody Johnson, Nickelback, Jason Aldean and The Red Clay Strays to headline three nights of $1 million rodeo competition and live music, joined by Jon Pardi and Dexter & The Moonrocks at Raymond James Stadium Feb. 26–28.

The Hondo Rodeo Fest has officially revealed the concert lineup for its Tampa debut, featuring some of country and rock music’s biggest names taking the stage following the $1 million rodeo competition at Raymond James Stadium Feb. 26–28, 2027.

The lineup will feature Jon Pardi and Cody Johnson on Friday, Feb. 26; Dexter & The

Moonrocks and Nickelback on Saturday, Feb. 27; and The Red Clay Strays and Jason Aldean

on Sunday, Feb. 28. The Tampa event marks The Hondo Rodeo Fest’s first expansion into

Florida, bringing its signature combination of championship rodeo and major live music to the

Sunshine State.

Friday, Feb. 26 – Cody Johnson and Jon Pardi

The Hondo Rodeo Fest’s opening night will be headlined by reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year Cody Johnson. One of country music’s leading live performers, Johnson has amassed more than 13 billion global streams and a string of No. 1 singles, including “‘Til You Can’t,” “The Painter,” “Dirt Cheap” and “I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood, and “The Fall”.

Joining Johnson on Friday is Jon Pardi, whose modern take on traditional honky-tonk has made him a standout in country music. With six No. 1 singles, Pardi’s catalog includes Multi-Platinum hits “Head Over Boots” and “Dirt on My Boots.”

Saturday, Feb. 27 – Nickelback and Dexter & The Moonrocks

Nickelback, one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 21st century, will headline Saturday night. The Diamond-certified rock band have sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide, amassed billions of streams and built a catalog of global hits including “How You Remind Me,” “Photograph,” “Rockstar” and “Far Away.” The band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2024.

Opening Saturday night is Dexter & The Moonrocks, the rising country-rock band known for its self-described “Western Space Grunge” sound. The group has built a rapidly growing following with tracks including “Couch and “Freakin’ Out.”

Sunday, Feb. 28 – Jason Aldean and The Red Clay Strays

The Hondo Rodeo Fest will close its Tampa debut with Jason Aldean and The Red Clay Strays co-headlining Sunday night.

Jason Aldean, the Grammy-nominated, Multi-Platinum entertainer and ACM Artist of the Decade, has built one of modern country music’s most successful careers. With 30 No. 1 singles, nearly 20 billion streams and more than 20 million albums sold, his catalog includes hits such as “Dirt Road Anthem,” “My Kinda Party” and “You Make It Easy.”

The Red Clay Strays, the reigning ACM Group of the Year, have emerged as one of country-rock’s most compelling acts. The Mobile, AL-based band broke through nationally with “Wondering Why” and has continued its rise with fan favorites including "Wanna Be Loved" and "If I Didn't Know You," the latter taken from the band’s new album, Grateful, which debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart.

The Hondo Rodeo Fest, a massive three-day Western lifestyle event, will bring rodeo’s top talent, a concert series with famed country music stars and a free western fan fest to Tampa's Raymond James Stadium Feb. 26 - 28, 2027.

The rodeo, boasting a $1 million prize for its invite-only athletes, has sold out Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ, and most recently filled Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. This February, The Hondo Rodeo Fest will make its Tampa debut for the first time in event history, with 50,000 fans expected to attend the event.

First launched in November 2024 at Chase Field in Phoenix and built on a bold, invite-only format, the event features world champion cowboys and cowgirls competing across eight disciplines for their piece of a $1 Million purse. The Hondo continues to grow as a destination experience that blends the grit of rodeo with major live entertainment.

Over the past two years, the event has showcased world-class rodeo talent, with past competing athletes including 2026 PBR World Champion John Crimber, 4X World Champion Tuf Cooper, 3X World Champion Riley Webb, 4X World Champion Hailey Kinsel, 19X NFR Qualifier Lisa Lockhart, 4X World Champion Zeke Thurston and 2025 World Champion Statler Wright.

Outside the stadium, each day at noon, fans can enjoy a free Western-themed fan fest with live entertainment, interactive experiences, food and beverage offerings, shopping, family friendly activities and more.

The Million Dollar Rodeo kicks off on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m. while each night will feature a 2-part concert series from 8:30 – 11 p.m. The artist lineup will be revealed on Aug. 17, with additional event programming and athlete announcements following in the coming weeks.

Fans will score the biggest savings during Hondo Rodeo Fest Tampa’s presale, August 26-27, with limited tickets available at 25% off while supplies last. General ticket sales begin August 28, with fans able to save 20% off from August 28-September 4 and 10% off from September 5-October 2 before prices increase.

Presale tickets for The Hondo Rodeo Fest Tampa begins August 26 and runs through August

27 with a limited number of tickets available at 25% off, while supplies last. General ticket sales begin August 28, with fans able to save 20% off from August 28-September 4 and 10% off from September 5-October 2 before prices increase.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thehondorodeofest.com/Tampa.

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