2026 Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival releases full lineup

PHOENIX — The 2026 Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival has released the full lineup of musical performers for the six-day, two-weekend event in March.

The popular annual festival will take place March 13-15 and March 20-22 at its new home: Rawhide Western Town and Event Center.

The Chandler Ostrich Festival debuted in 1988 and had been held at Tumbleweed Park since 2003.

It has grown to become one of Arizona’s largest family-friendly events with an array of national musical acts. Ostrich races were a big draw initially, but they were discontinued because of concerns about the birds’ welfare.

“Our move to Rawhide marks a new chapter for the Ostrich Festival, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback we’ve already received from the community has been incredible,” Terri Kimble, president and CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, said in a press release. “The momentum surrounding this year’s event is truly amazing, and we can’t wait for another fantastic year.”

What are the concerts for the 2026 Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival?

Performers for all six nights were revealed as of Feb. 27.

Classic rock band Kansas, best known for the songs “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” was the first musical act revealed. The multiplatinum group will take the main stage on March 13.

Chicago singer-songwriter Ravyn Lenae, whose sound blends R&B, pop, house and synth-funk, will be the March 14 festival headliner.

Award-winning country music artist Jo Dee Messina, who sent six hits to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot County Songs chart, including “Stand Beside Me,” “I’m Alright” and “Bring on the Rain,” will perform on March 15.

American rapper Vanilla Ice, who rose to fame in the 90s with his hit single “Ice Ice Baby” and is also known for the songs “Play That Funky Music,” “I Love You” and “Rollin’ in My 5.0,” will be the headliner on March 20. Candyman, another American rapper and record producer, will be the opening act for Vanilla Ice. He is best known for his song “Knockin’ Boots” and has created rap and DJ courses at Scottsdale Community College.

Legendary funk and soul band The Commodores, whose huge hits include “Brick House,” “Easy” and “Three Times a Lady,” take the spotlight on March 21. The Boogie Knights, an L.A.-based disco tribute act, will also perform that night.

Multi-platinum artist Baby Bash, whose music is a blend of hip-hop and R&B influenced by his Mexican-American heritage, is set to be the festival headliner on March 22. His hit “Suga Suga” reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2003 and his song “Cyclone” featuring T-Pain was also a chart-topper in 2007. NB Ridaz, an Arizona-based hip-hop group, and American hip-hop duo A Lighter Shade of Brown will be the openers for Baby Bash.

Tickets are now available online.

This is an updated version of a story originally published on Feb. 13, 2026.

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