Get ready to (finally) Rock the South

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September 19, 2026

The “biggest party in the south” is ready to rock on Oct. 1- 4, 2026.

For original ticket holders, the festival has been an extra four months in the making after the event was rescheduled from the original June 2026 slot due to weather concerns.

This is the 15th annual Rock the South festival and the first year at Rock the South’s new 150-acre site, The Fields at Decatur, in Decatur, Alabama.

The reschedule brings an additional day of performances, stretching the event to a four-day festival. Those who initially purchased a weekend pass to the originally scheduled festival have access to the new fourth day.

Ticket holders who purchased Thursday or Friday single-day tickets before the rescheduling will be able to attend Saturday, while those who originally purchased a Saturday single ticket will be able to attend Sunday as well.

The event includes over 30 artists across the duration of the festival. Since the reschedule was announced, Rock the South has added in exciting new artists to fill spots for artists that were unable to be a part of the new event timeline.

Oct. 1: Headliner Zach Top with performances by Dee Jay Silver, Titus Thornton, Callie Prince, Aniston Pate, The Creekers, Cole Goodwin, The Castellows and Craig Morgan.

Oct. 2: Headliner Jason Aldean with performances by Dee Jay Silver, Ethan Garner, Connor Hicks, Myles Morgan, Cody Lohden, Phil Kane, The Band Perry, Kameron Marlowe.

Oct. 3: Headliner Jessie Murph with performances by Grace Tyler, KG & The Bad Habits, Ian Harrison, Jay Webb, Lakeview, Stella Lefty, BigXthaPlug.

Oct 4: Headliner Riley Green with performances by Emmy Moyen,, Ava Hall, Tyler Nance, Austin Snell, Graham Barham, Avery Anna, Brantley Gilbert.

Another perk added to the fresh schedule: Rock the South is bringing a Midway Fair to the festival grounds. This event will host carnival rides, games, food and more.

For more information view the Rock the South website.

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