Outlaw Music Festival to stop at Ruoff Music Center this August

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Willie Nelson, Mark Rothbaum, Keith Wortman, Blackbird Presents, and Live Nation announce the return of the 2026 Outlaw Music Festival Tour as it enters its second decade on the road.

Following last year’s milestone 10th anniversary, which Rolling Stone hailed as “undoubtedly the most exciting and eclectic multi-artist festival of the 2025 summer amphitheater season by a wide margin,” the festival ushers in a new era, continuing its tradition of unforgettable music and community that has made it a true cultural phenomenon.

The Outlaw Music Festival will make a stop at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville on Sunday, Aug. 23 as part of the Coors Light Concert Series, featuring Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, and Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble.

Headlining this special limited run is once again the legendary Willie Nelson. With fewer appearances on the road this year, each night carries added significance, a rare chance to experience a living legend alongside a powerhouse lineup of iconic voices and next-generation trailblazers.

“Being on the road and playing for the fans is what I love to do,” Nelson said. “We don’t get to do as many shows as we used to, so every night out there means a little more. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and making it a special time.”

Tickets are on sale now at OutlawMusicFestival.com. VIP packages will be available, offering great seats and exclusive festival merchandise.

The first Outlaw Music Festival debuted in 2016 in Scranton, Pa. The sold-out show was so popular that Blackbird, Rothbaum, and Nelson have made it one of North America’s biggest annual touring franchises. Musicians such as Chris Stapleton, Neil Young, Luke Combs, Van Morrison, ZZ Top, Eric Church, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, and many more have been a part of the Outlaw Tour, sharing unforgettable music memories and unique vendor villages with local food, drinks, and shopping at Live Nation amphitheaters nationwide.