A lineup of country music acts is coming to the Downtown Disney District. Ahead of the 60th CMA Awards, Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort is hosting nearly 3 weeks of various live country music performances presented by ABC and the Country Music Association.
Below, we break down this year’s country music lineup at Downtown Disney. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including details on ride closures in November and holiday specials on ABC.
2026 Country Music Lineup in Downtown Disney
Leading up to the day of the 60th CMA Awards, daily live country music performances will be on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and lawn now through November 18 at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
The 60th CMA Awards will air live on Wednesday, November 18, on ABC and Disney Plus. Streaming will be available the following day on Hulu. The annual CMA Awards are presented to country music artists, musicians, broadcasters, producers, and songwriters to honor their outstanding achievements.
Here is the lineup of 2026 performers in Downtown Disney:
- November 2: Franklin Wall
- November 3: Sabrina Lentini Band
- November 4: That Band Called Mowdy
- November 5: Coriander
- November 6: TBA
- November 7: That Band Called Mowdy
- November 8: Coriander
- November 9: Louis Thomass and the Surfing Cowboys
- November 10: Franklin Wall
- November 11: The Carmel Helene Band
- November 12: Franklin Wall
- November 13: Louis Thomass and the Surfing Cowboys
- November 14: That Band Called Mowdy
- November 15: Sabrina Lentini Band
- November 16: Louis Thomass and the Surfing Cowboys
- November 17: Coriander
- November 18: The Carmel Helene Band
Since the show takes place outside the Disneyland Resort theme parks, no entry ticket is required for the Downtown Disney District. Parking in the Simba Lot starts at $10 for the first hour.
Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage Entertainment showcases musical acts that span a range of genres, including jazz, Motown, reggae, and rock. There are also seasonal acts and specialty performances year-round.
Live music is also available in locations around Disneyland Resort, including at the Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill and Patio in Downtown Disney, the lobby of Pixar Place Hotel, and the Paradise Garden Bandstand in Disney California Adventure.
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This holiday season, a number of festive offerings are also available in Downtown Disney, including nightly snowfall, Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail, Breakfast With Santa at Naples Ristorante e Bar, and new winter wonderland decor. Additionally, Downtown Disney eateries will have seasonal items, and World of Disney will carry holiday merch.
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