San Antonio, August 22, 2025
News Summary
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo has announced its first lineup of entertainers for 2026, including Miranda Lambert, Ty Myers, Shenandoah, and Shane Smith & the Saints. Set to take place from February 12 to March 1 at the Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum, the event will feature a mix of concerts, rodeo competitions, and agricultural fairs. Tickets and fairgrounds season passes are now on sale, reflecting the rodeo’s commitment to supporting educational and agricultural initiatives across Texas.
San Antonio
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo announced its first lineup of entertainers for the 2026 run, confirming performances by Miranda Lambert, Ty Myers, Shenandoah, and Shane Smith & the Saints. The event is scheduled to take place from February 12 through March 1, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center and the Freeman Coliseum fairgrounds in San Antonio. Tickets and fairgrounds season passes went on sale on the day of the announcement via the event’s official ticketing channels.
Key facts
- Event dates: February 12–March 1, 2026
- Headliners announced: Miranda Lambert, Ty Myers, Shenandoah, Shane Smith & the Saints
- Venues: Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum fairgrounds
- Ticket availability: Tickets and season passes available at official ticket outlets as announced
Supporting details
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is one of Texas’s largest and most established rodeos, featuring a combination of concerts, a world-class rodeo, livestock shows, an agricultural fair, and carnival rides. The event has been presented for more than 76 years and traces its origins to 1949. Historically, the rodeo draws more than 1.5 million visitors annually and relies on a large volunteer force to operate—this year’s organizational team acknowledged contributions from over 7,000 volunteers. The nonprofit operation directs proceeds into educational and agricultural programs, having contributed over $287 million since inception through scholarships, grants, endowments, auctions, and other programs.
The announced entertainment lineup continues established relationships with repeat performers: Miranda Lambert previously performed at the rodeo in 2008, 2011, and 2012, while Shane Smith & the Saints performed as part of the 2024 lineup. The program of events extends beyond concerts and rodeo competition to include livestock exhibitions and a broad agricultural fair aimed at supporting youth and agricultural education across Texas.
Operational and community impact
Each year the rodeo reports an educational reach to over 20,000 students across Texas through scholarships, school programs, and related outreach. The organization cites partnerships with sponsors, community organizations, and volunteers as critical to sustaining those efforts and expanding educational opportunities for Texas youth.
Ticketing and access
Tickets for concerts and rodeo performances and fairgrounds season passes were made available on the day the entertainer lineup was released. Attendees typically select from single-show tickets, multi-show packages, and season passes for access to the fairgrounds and associated attractions. Attendees are advised to consult official ticket outlets for seating maps, pricing, and availability.
Background
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo began in 1949 and has since evolved into a multi-week event combining competition, entertainment, education, and community outreach. Revenue and fundraising activities connected with the rodeo fund scholarships and educational programs in agriculture and related fields, supporting students and institutions across the state. The long-running nature of the event has led to recurring artist engagements and established community traditions surrounding the fair and rodeo calendar.
Event feature table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo (2026) |
| Dates | February 12 – March 1, 2026 |
| Primary venues | Frost Bank Center; Freeman Coliseum fairgrounds |
| Announced entertainers | Miranda Lambert; Ty Myers; Shenandoah; Shane Smith & the Saints |
| Historical attendance | More than 1.5 million visitors annually |
| Volunteers | Over 7,000 volunteers referenced |
| Educational reach | Impacts over 20,000 students annually |
| Since 1949 contributions | Over $287 million in scholarships, grants, and programs |
Timeline
| Date / Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement day (Thursday) | First 2026 entertainer lineup released | Announced by event organizers |
| Announcement day (Thursday) | Tickets and fairgrounds season passes went on sale | Available at official ticket outlets |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Official opening of the 2026 rodeo and concerts | Event schedule |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Final day of the 2026 rodeo | Event schedule |
| 2008, 2011, 2012 | Previous Miranda Lambert performances at the rodeo | Historical records |
| 2024 | Shane Smith & the Saints performed | Historical records |
Event statistics (visual)
Key impact metrics represented as simple visual bars.
Notes: Bar widths are illustrative and relative to the metrics described. Absolute figures stated in the article: more than 1.5 million annual visitors, over 7,000 volunteers, impacts to over 20,000 students, and over $287 million contributed since 1949.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the 2026 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo take place?
The 2026 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is scheduled for February 12 through March 1, 2026.
Who are the first entertainers announced for 2026?
The first announced entertainers for 2026 are Miranda Lambert, Ty Myers, Shenandoah, and Shane Smith & the Saints.
Where will the rodeo and concerts be held?
Events will be held at the Frost Bank Center and the Freeman Coliseum fairgrounds in San Antonio.
When did tickets go on sale?
Tickets and fairgrounds season passes went on sale on the day the entertainer lineup was announced, as communicated by event organizers.
How long has the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo been operating?
The rodeo has been held for more than 76 years, with its origin dating back to 1949.
What educational and community impact does the rodeo have?
The rodeo reports impacting over 20,000 students annually and has contributed more than $287 million since 1949 through scholarships, grants, endowments, and related programs.
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- KENS5: San Antonio 2026 Rodeo Entertainers Announced
- Wikipedia: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
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- News 4 San Antonio: Miranda Lambert Headlines 2026 San Antonio Rodeo
- Google Scholar: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
- Express News: San Antonio Rodeo Concerts 2026 Lineup
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