The 2026 National Peanut Festival has confirmed its headliners for the main concert stage, announcing that Corey Kent, Lauren Alaina and Tyler Hubbard will perform at the All In Amphitheater during the fair’s run in November.
When and where
The festival opens on 6 November 2026. Gates are scheduled to open at 16:00 on opening day, with a ribbon-cutting at 18:00 and live music from the Darrell Qualls Band at the Food Court stage from 19:00 to 21:00. Concerts on the All In Amphitheater form part of the festival’s nightly entertainment, with some performances included in fairground admission and others requiring an additional ticket.
Headline performances and ticketing
The three main concerts are spread across the festival week:
- Corey Kent performs on Sunday, 8 November 2026. His show is included with fairground admission; reserved seating is available for an extra R20 and preferred seating for R10.
- Lauren Alaina takes the amphitheatre stage on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Entry with fairground admission costs R10, with reserved seating for R35 and preferred seating for R25.
- Tyler Hubbard closes the festival’s headline run on Thursday, 12 November 2026. His concert is priced at R20 alongside fairground admission; reserved seating is R45 and preferred seating R35.
Daily highlights and family offerings
Organisers also released a daily events calendar that mixes live shows, competitions and community-focused activities. Selected highlights from the schedule include:
- Saturday, 7 November — Peanut Proud Saturday with a Hometown Pride Car Show (13:00–19:00), and two performances of Equestrian Chaos at the BankPlus Arena. The Food Court stage hosts Big and Loud from 19:00–21:00.
- Sunday, 8 November — Salsa Sunday with a Lego competition at 15:00, Willie Ziavino and the COT Band from 14:00–18:00, Baylee Bennet Knighton at 19:00, followed by Corey Kent at 19:00 in the amphitheatre.
- Monday, 9 November — Farmers Day & ALFA Members Day, with pre-registered farms and their immediate families receiving free entry; ALFA members also get access on this day.
| Day | Main Amphitheatre Act | Fairground admission + seating |
|---|---|---|
| 8 November (Sun) | Corey Kent | Included / Reserved R20 / Preferred R10 |
| 10 November (Tue) | Lauren Alaina | R10 / Reserved R35 / Preferred R25 |
| 12 November (Thu) | Tyler Hubbard | R20 / Reserved R45 / Preferred R35 |
Who’s who on the bill
Each artist brings a distinct profile to the festival. Corey Kent first gained wider attention as a contestant on The Voice in 2016 and has since built a multi-platinum recording career. Lauren Alaina, who was the runner-up on American Idol in 2011, has multiple charting hits and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2022. Tyler Hubbard rose to prominence with Florida Georgia Line before pursuing solo work that has produced several top hits.
Alongside the headliners, the programme stacks community and family-friendly activities across the fairgrounds, designed to appeal to a broad cross-section of festivalgoers interested in music, agriculture and local culture. Reserved and preferred seating options provide choice for patrons wanting a more comfortable concert experience.
Further details about full daily schedules, ticketing procedures and any additional acts are expected from festival organisers as the November dates approach.
For South African readers who follow international country acts and festival culture, the National Peanut Festival’s mix of arena acts and fairground programming offers a useful snapshot of how regional festivals are packaging headline concerts alongside community events to broaden appeal.
