STAGECOACH ANNOUNCES GENRE-DEFYING LINEUP OF NEW MUSTANG STAGE

As anticipation builds for this year’s Stagecoach, California’s country music festival has officially announced the lineup for 2026’s new show-stopping Mustang Stage, presented by Boot Barn, featuring performances from Red Clay Strays, Journey, Hootie & The Blowfish, Third Eye Blind, BigXthaPlug, Treaty Oak Revival, and more. The new stage will be located near the Mane entrance across from the iconic ferris wheel and will have expanded space for fans to enjoy. 

Showcasing exclusive performances, the Mustang Stage, presented by Boot Barn, highlights incredible artists, legends and newcomers, as the new home of Stagecoach’s beloved Late Night sets. Designed as a destination within Stagecoach for fans who want to keep the night going, the stage offers a new spot for festival goers to experience more electrifying moments where genre boundaries fade. 

Friday kicks off the stage with soul-soaked Southern country rock Red Clay Strays, BigXthaPlug, and Americana rock legends Counting Crows. Mustang will continue on Saturday with slots from anthemic favorites Journey, the English rock band Bush, and the self-described “West Texas Degenerates,” Treaty Oak Revival. The 90s alt-rock will hit its peak as the festival closes out with beloved bands Hootie & The Blowfish, Third Eye Blind, and The Wallflowers on Sunday.

The expansive new Mustang Stage, presented by Boot Barn, will also welcome Stagecoach mainstay and renowned DJ Diplo, Mr. Worldwide himself Pitbull, and hip-hop icon Ludacris for three special sets in the fan-favorite Late Night series, previously held at the Palomino Stage. 

Set for April 24-26, 2026 at Indio’s iconic Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, for another soon-to-be unforgettable weekend. Passes are available HERE.

MUSTANG STAGE (PRESENTED BY BOOT BARN) FULL LINEUP:

Friday, April 24th

Red Clay Strays

Counting Crows 

BigXthaPlug

Saturday, April 25th 

Journey

Bush

Treaty Oak Revival 

Sunday, April 26th

Hootie & The Blowfish 

Third Eye Blind

The Wallflowers

LATE NIGHT AT MUSTANG (PRESENTED BY BOOT BARN) LINEUP: 

Friday, April 24 

Diplo

Saturday, April 25 

Pitbull

Sunday, April 26  

Ludacris 

In addition to the announcement, the festival also recently revealed the lineup for the iconic Palomino Stage, which is returning this year and featuring performances from Sam Barber, Wyatt Flores, Gavin Adcock, Wynonna Judd, Lyle Lovett, Marcus King Band, Larkin Poe, Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, Ty Myers, among many others. 

Some of the most legendary artists who have graced the Palomino Stage in the past include Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, George Jones, John Prine, Kenny Rogers, Charley Pride, Zach Bryan, Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Leon Bridges, and more. The Palomino Stage frequently sees crowds of excited fans packing the tent to see their favorite artists transform a festival set into an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Mustang Stage, presented by Boot Barn, and Palomino Stage artists are included in a memorable three days of the world’s best music that will feature headline performances from country music stars Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone.