The Loudest River Rock Yet: Announcing the 2026 Headliners

River Rock is Canton's largest outdoor music festival, where Canton residents and visitors from all over the country come together to experience some of the largest touring acts, as well as some local gems, at the beautiful Etowah River Park Amphitheater.

There's four incredible shows in store for you this year, from May until August, and trust us, you'll want to be at each one! The best part? Attending River Rock is completely free (including on-site parking) and there's no tickets or pre-registration. Simply round up your concert crew and come for a good time!

Coming up next in June is Pandora's Box, the Atlanta-based ultimate tribute to Aerosmith. These guys have been selling out shows across the country, and even on Royal Caribbean cruise lines since 2018.

Front man Nathan Utz doesn't just sound like Steven Tyler, he looks like him, moves like him, and carries that same sweet emotion that made Aerosmith one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Aerosmith's catalog spans five decades, and Pandora's Box doesn't want to miss a thing on their setlist. From the anthems that rattled speakers in the early '70s to the power ballads that ruled the radio in the '90s, this band delivers the full ride. After this show, even casual Aerosmith fans and will be dreaming on until the next time they come to town.

Closing out this year's River Rock Concert Series is a name that is synonymous with bluegrass music - the one and only Ricky Skaggs.

A master of his craft, Skaggs was picking mandolin as a toddler, sharing a stage with Bill Monroe at six, and touring professionally as a teenager. Fifteen Grammys, twelve No. 1 country hits, a Country Music Hall of Fame induction, and a National Medal of Arts later, Skaggs remains one of the most vital figures in American roots music.

Joining Skaggs on stage is Kentucky Thunder, his longtime band and eight-time IBMA Instrumental Band of the Year. Together, they put on a sound that's deeply traditional and completely alive.