Cavendish Beach Music Festival returns to Cavendish, PEI from July 8-10, 2027, and the first wave of artists is a big one. Riley Green, Tim McGraw and Sam Barber will headline the main stage. Another 15 artists are on the bill so far, and more will be announced.
The McGraw booking is a full-circle moment. He headlined the very first Cavendish in 2009, and 2027 marks his first time back on the main stage since then.
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Who’s Headlining Cavendish 2027
The three headliners cover a lot of ground. Sam Barber is one of the fastest-rising young voices in country. Riley Green, the Alabama native known for his plainspoken songwriting, has become one of the genre’s most beloved touring acts.
Then there’s Tim McGraw, one of the most decorated and enduring stars country music has. Whitecap Entertainment CEO Ben Murphy called his return “a huge moment for us,” adding that “bringing back the artist who headlined our very first festival feels really special.”
The Rest of the First Wave
Below the headliners, Appalachian-rooted 49 Winchester bring their mix of Southern rock, country and soul. Blake Whiten, whose breakout single “Rollin’ Stone” went Gold, brings his gritty country-rock sound, and Jackson Dean is also on the bill.
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The genre-bending Thelma & James, CMA nominee Carter Faith and the roots-rocking Josiah and the Bonnevilles round out the top of the announcement.
There’s plenty of up-and-coming talent too, including Noah Brigden, Boy Golden, Lily Meola, Jessica Sevier and Abby Stewart. Singer-songwriter Janna Leduc, soulful vocalist Annika Catharina and Jason Scott & The High Heat are also on the lineup. For the dance crowd, the country remix project Country Night will keep things moving all weekend.
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The Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2027 Lineup
Day-by-day lineups haven’t been announced yet. Here’s everyone confirmed in the first wave:
Headliners
- Riley Green
- Tim McGraw
- Sam Barber
Also performing
- 49 Winchester
- Blake Whiten
- Jackson Dean
- Thelma & James
- Carter Faith
- Josiah and the Bonnevilles
- Noah Brigden
- Boy Golden
- Lily Meola
- Jessica Sevier
- Abby Stewart
- Janna Leduc
- Annika Catharina
- Jason Scott & The High Heat
- Country Night
Tickets, Hotels and Camping
Tickets for Bell presents Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2027 are on sale at cavendishbeachmusic.com, starting at $170. Hotel and camping packages are also available, and both come with flexible payment plans.
FAQ About Cavendish Music Festival
The 2027 festival is headlined by:
– Riley Green
– Tim McGraw
– Sam Barber
The first wave also includes 49 Winchester, Blake Whiten, Jackson Dean, Thelma & James, Carter Faith, Josiah and the Bonnevilles and more, with more artists to be announced.
The 2027 festival takes place July 8-10, 2027 in Cavendish, PEI.
Tickets for 2027 start at $170 and are available at the festival’s website. Hotel and camping packages with flexible payment plans are also available.
The 2026 festival was headlined by HARDY, Tucker Wetmore and Cody Johnson. The weekend also featured Ashley McBryde, Margo Price, Muscadine Bloodline, Dylan Gossett, Jade Eagleson and more.
Looking Back at Cavendish 2026
Roughly 50,000 country fans packed into Cavendish, PEI from July 9-11, 2026 for three days of boot-stomping music, and the 2026 edition delivered on every front. From HARDY’s pyro-filled opener to Cody Johnson turning the Island into a honky-tonk on the final night, this one’s going to be talked about for a while.
What Was New at Cavendish in 2026
Festival-goers got two big firsts in 2026. The debut of Highwater Show Hall was an instant hit, thanks to its lively acoustics and a Sunset Viewing Deck that offered some of the best views on the festival grounds.
Right alongside it was Ashley McBryde’s first-ever Canadian pop-up Redemption Bar, a non-alcoholic forward concept that gave sober and sober-curious fans a spot of their own. Both additions earned rave reviews all weekend.
Fans also got a surprise visit from Canadian actor and comedian Pat Roach of Trailer Park Boys fame, who posed for photos before introducing Margo Price on the Main Stage.
Day One: HARDY Brings the Fireworks
The party actually started before the gates officially opened, with a Kickoff Party inside Highwater Show Hall featuring Lawrence Maxwell, Jake Vadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys, and a high-energy set from Julia Cole that kept the crowd dancing all night.
On day one, The North Sound set the tone before CeCe brought her infectious energy to the Main Stage. Over at the Kitchen Stage, VAVO packed the dance floor with a country EDM crossover DJ set, and Madelaine Mae kept the boots stomping with line dancing.
As the sun went down, Dylan Gossett took over the main stage before HARDY capped off the night with explosive pyrotechnics and fireworks in his CBMF debut. Exactly the kind of chaos we hoped for.
Day Two: Tucker Wetmore’s Giant Singalong
Anna Graves opened day two and kept the momentum rolling, while Hirtle hooked crowds over at the Tailgate Stage. Margo Price brought her signature style to Cavendish before Muscadine Bloodline delivered a powerhouse set.
Then it was Tucker Wetmore’s turn. The breakout star charmed fans with a headlining set packed with country anthems, and the crowd belted out every single lyric until the sun went down.
Day Three: Cody Johnson Turns Cavendish Into a Honky-Tonk
The final day started with a wave of nostalgia as Deana Carter rolled out her timeless hits, before Ashley McBryde lit up the Main Stage with her gritty, heartfelt performance. Ethan Miller drew one of the weekend’s biggest crowds at the Tailgate Stage, turning a set of country classics into one giant singalong.
The last word belonged to Cody Johnson. After originally being scheduled way back in 2020, CoJo finally made his Cavendish debut and it was worth the wait. A hit-filled finale had the crowd roaring and brought CBMF 2026 to an unforgettable close.
The Full Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2026 Lineup
Thursday July 9, 2026
- HARDY
- Dylan Gossett
- Avery Anna
- Chase McDaniel
- CeCe
- The North Sound
- McCoy Moore
- Dahlia Ave.
- Corduroy; The Band
- John Donovan
- Sean Michael Ryan
- Tyler Lorette
Friday July 10, 2026
- Tucker Wetmore
- Muscadine Bloodline
- Margo Price
- Matt Lang
- Blue Ridge Band
- Anna Graves
- GIFTHORSE
- Adam Cousins
- Hirtle
- Ella Campbell
- Ethan Hardy
- Sulley Burrows
- Emily Clair
Saturday July 11, 2026
- Cody Johnson
- Ashley McBryde
- Jade Eagleson
- Julia Cole
- Dave Sampson
- Terra Spencer
- Andy Comeau
- Amanda Keeles
- BEAUSÉJOUR
- Ethan Miller
- Colleen Evelyn
- The Martin Boys
- Britnee Kellogg
See you on the Island.
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Logan Miller
As the founder of Front Porch Music, I believe that music has the ability to connect people. I love country music, and I love the country music industry as a whole. My goal is to help music fans find new artists to fall in love with.
