JON PARDI, CODY JINKS, MIDLAND TO HEADLINE INAUGURAL LONE STAR SMOKEOUT MAY 2-4, 2025 AT AT&T STADIUM
Tickets for the nation’s premier country music and BBQ festival on sale Friday, January 10
The music lineup has been announced for the debut Lone Star Smokeout, with headliners Jon Pardi, Cody Jinks, and Midland to take the stage on the AT&T Stadium grounds in Arlington, Texas, May 2-4, 2025. From the team behind Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants and Chicago’s beloved Windy City Smokeout, the three-day country music and BBQ festival will bring more than 15 of country music’s top artists to Dallas-Fort Worth, with a lineup hand-picked by ACM-award winning promoter and festival co-founder Ed Warm. Boasting country’s hottest stars and rising talent, Lone Star Smokeout will feature additional performances from Randy Rogers Band, DJ Pauly D, Dylan Gossett, Wyatt Flores, Tucker Wetmore, Eli Young Band, Josh Meloy, Tanner Adell, Lauren Watkins, Kaitlin Butts, Grace Tyler, Ian Harrison, JoJo DiSalvo, Catie Offerman, and Kashus Culpepper. Three-day tickets go on sale Friday, January 10 at 10:00 AM at www.lonestarsmokeout.com.
Lone Star Smokeout will also highlight world-class BBQ from more than 10 of the most celebrated pitmaster teams from across the country and representing Texas, to be announced next month alongside the festival by-date lineup and performance schedule.
Because everything’s bigger in Texas, Lone Star Smokeout attendees will have the opportunity to shop at fan-favorite retail purveyors throughout the event, including pop-ups from Tecovas, Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott, and Hale House Boutique, as well as a custom hat bar from Flea Style. The debut festival’s home at AT&T Stadium marks a groundbreaking partnership between the Smokeout brand and the iconic Texas venue.
“We’re excited to bring Lettuce Entertain You’s and the Smokeout’s hospitality with a curated selection of top-tier BBQ and country music talent for the first Lone Star Smokeout in Arlington,” said R.J. Melman, President of Lettuce Entertain You and co-founder of Windy City Smokeout and Lone Star Smokeout. “We look forward to continuing to partner with the incredible AT&T Stadium team as we bring this boutique festival to life. ”
“After thoroughly researching scenes across multiple states, it became clear that Dallas-Fort Worth’s love of country music makes it the perfect place for the future of our festival,” said Warm. “Lone Star Smokeout’s debut artist lineup features a hand-picked selection of renowned headliners and some of the industry’s most promising rising stars, including some homegrown Texas talents, making it the perfect introduction to this new market.”
Available pass experiences include 3-Day General Admission and 3-Day Platinum, with single-day tickets to go on sale next month. The festival’s all-inclusive Platinum ticket type offers a premium experience including curated gourmet dining, top-shelf beverages, climate-controlled viewing areas, air-conditioned private bathrooms, stage pit viewing access, reserved parking, expedited entry, on-site concierge service, and more.
Three-day or Sunday passholders may also purchase tickets to the can’t-miss Bottomless BBQ Brunch on Sunday, May 4. The signature Smokeout event boasts a variety of BBQ selections from the weekend’s pitmasters and a fully-dressed mimosa and Bloody Mary bar, accompanied by a live acoustic musical set.
The full breakdown of ticket offerings can be found at www.lonestarsmokeout.com/tickets.
For guests interested in corporate and group hospitality, Private Group Cabanas and Backstage Lounge options are also available for direct reservation. An overview of group hospitality opportunities can be found at www.lonestarsmokeout.com/privateparties.
Confirmed sponsors include American Airlines, Flecha Azul, and more. For sponsorship inquiries, please visit www.lonestarsmokeout.com/sponsorship-inquiry/.
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ABOUT LONE STAR SMOKEOUT:
Lone Star Smokeout is a three-day boutique country music and BBQ festival, brought to you by the team at Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants and behind Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout. The festival will take place from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4, 2025 outside of the iconic AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will spotlight BBQ staples from 10+ of the nation’s best pitmasters, live music performances from 15+ of country music’s hottest talents, and other unique retail pop-ups and sponsor activations. For more information, visit www.lonestarsmokeout.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.