Country Rising Festival: Cleveland
A new era of country music is coming to Cleveland. Country Rising Festival, headlined by BigXthaPlug, is a one-day outdoor music experience dedicated to spotlighting the artists redefining the genre. The event will make its debut Friday, July 24, 2026, at ForeFront Field.
Produced by Social House Entertainment, the creators of the nationally recognized Tacos & Tequila Festival, Country Rising blends modern country music with culture, nightlife, and immersive festival energy—delivering more than a concert, but a full-scale day-to-night party.
Leading the lineup, BigXthaPlug brings his genre-shifting sound and undeniable presence to ForeFront Field, joined by Ernest, Dylan Marlowe, Austin Snell, and Lakeview—a group of artists pushing country beyond tradition by mixing hip-hop influence, Southern grit, and genre-bending sound.
Set under open skies at ForeFront Field, Country Rising will feature high-energy live performances, line dancing, elevated local food and drink, interactive games, bold brand activations, a mechanical bull, and VIP lounge experiences designed for social sharing and discovery. This is cool country—loud, modern, and built for fans who want to be part of what’s next.
Country Rising comes from the team behind Tacos & Tequila Festival, which has spent the past five years building one of the country’s most successful lifestyle-driven music festivals, with sold-out events across major U.S. markets.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3556017-0
