Windy City Smokeout 2026

Country music. Championship BBQ. Five unforgettable days in Chicago.

Windy City Smokeout returns July 8-12, 2026, outside the United Center, bringing together some of the biggest names in country music alongside award-winning pitmasters from across the country.

With 24 artists, 22 pitmasters, and five epic days of live music, food, drinks, and summer fun, this is one festival every country fan should have on their bucket list.

Lineup

Wednesday, July 8

• Treaty Oak Revival
• Braxton Keith
• Sterling Elza

Thursday, July 9

• Hootie & The Blowfish
• Scotty McCreery
• Ghost Hounds
• Noeline Hofmann
• Karley Scott Collins

Friday, July 10

• Lainey Wilson
• Hudson Westbrook
• Vincent Mason
• Mackenzie Carpenter
• Chandler Walters

Saturday, July 11

• Jordan Davis
• Russell Dickerson
• Tyler Hubbard
• Blake Whiten
• Alexis Wilkins
• Special Guest DJ Set by ADHD

Sunday, July 12

• Blake Shelton
• Warren Zeiders
• George Birge
• Carter Faith
• Tyler Nance

More Than Music

Windy City Smokeout isn’t just a concert—it’s one of the nation’s premier BBQ and country music festivals. Fans can enjoy:

• 22 world-class pitmasters
• Craft beer and cocktails
• Interactive experiences
• Food from some of the best BBQ teams in America
• The ultimate country music festival atmosphere

Event Information

📍 Outside the United Center
📍 Chicago, Illinois
📅 July 8-12, 2026