Bigger lineup helps push XRoads41 to record 66,543 fans in Oshkosh

OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- An Oshkosh music festival keeps getting bigger.

The third year of XRoads41 wrapped up with a record-setting 66,543 attendees across three days, marking the largest attendance in the festival’s history and another major milestone for the growing music event produced by Oshkosh Festivals, LLC.

XRoads41 featured its biggest lineup to date on August 6-8, 2026, with 29 artist performances across three stages featuring popular music artists and bands, including Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Zac Brown Band, Treaty Oak Revival, and Wiz Khalifa.

Beyond the music, this year’s XRoads41 included more vendors, food choices, sponsor activations, and entertainment throughout the festival grounds, starting with the new Sometimes Stage in the General Admission area. There were 23 food vendors, including new additions Portillo’s and Chick-fil-A. More than 30 shopping, activity, and experience vendors were at the event, including The Music Experience, where fans could demo premium guitars, the Texas Slingshot ride, and more than a dozen premium sponsors with samples and giveaways.

The XRoads41 weekend extended into a new chapter with the inaugural XRoads41 Rock Detour, a one-day rock festival held the day after the main festival wrapped. Featuring 11 artists—including renowned acts Breaking Benjamin, Daughtry, Memphis May Fire, Dorothy, Drowning Pool, Atreyu, and Saliva. The debut event drew 3,500 attendees, adding a powerful new dimension to the XRoads41 experience. Festival organizers are expected to announce plans for the future of Rock Detour in the coming weeks.

With the 2026 XRoads41 festival now in the books, fans are already looking ahead to next year. XRoads41 will take place on August 12-14, 2027. Tickets for XRoads41 2027 are on sale now, with Early Bird pricing available through Friday, Aug. 14 at noon. Visit XRoads41.com or the XRoads41 event app for the link to buy tickets.

The first 2027 headliner announcement is expected to come Monday, Aug. 24.