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SAN ANTONIO —The 2026 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo returns on Thursday, transforming the Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum grounds into the ultimate celebration of Texas heritage.

Running from February 12 through March 1, this 18-day extravaganza is one of San Antonio’s biggest events, drawing approximately 1.5 million visitors each year.

Fairgrounds

The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Fairgrounds feature carnival rides, tons of food options, shopping, live music stages, a wine garden, craft beer area, the New Ag Expo, pig races, a petting zoo, and so much more.

Shops at the Rodeo: Sip, shop, dine, and dance at the Expo Hall with more than 165 unique vendors!

Pig Races: With multiple shows per day starting at 10:30 am through 7 pm, be sure to check out Swifty and his friends! Click here for times.

Horse Discovery: Get an up close experience with equine friends! See the horse picture gallery here.

Click here for the full events calendar. Click here for a list of 100 free things to do on the fairgrounds!

Rodeo

The San Antonio Rodeo is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). The PRCA and WPRA rodeo seasons begin on October 1 and end September 30 each year.

Rodeo Action Begins: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026: Watch 19 PRCA Rodeo performances followed by entertainment and special rodeo performances on specific nights – Noche Del Vaquero, Ranch Rodeo, and Xtreme Bulls.

Noche del Vaquero: A celebration of South Texas heritage! Noche del Vaquero honors the traditions, artistic skills and pageantry of our culture. See Ballet Folkloricó, escaramuzas, Bull & Bronco riding, charro and mariachi exhibitions.

Ranch Rodeo: Teams of real working cowboys compete with one another in events similar to the tasks they face every day such as steer loading, calf branding, roping and some fun events as well.

2026 Concert Lineup: Country Legends & More

Feb. 12 @ 7 pm: Russell Dickerson
Feb. 13 @ 7 pm: Hank Williams Jr.
Feb. 14 @ 12 pm: Ty Myers
Feb. 14 @ 7:30 pm: Midland
Feb. 15 @ 12 pm: Pat Green
Feb. 15 @ 7:30 pm: Brad Paisley
Feb. 16 @ 7 pm: Shenandoah
Feb. 17 @ 7 pm: Hudson Westbrook
Feb. 18 @ 7 pm: Miranda Lambert
Feb. 19 @ 7 pm: Robert Earl Keen
Feb. 20 @ 7 pm: Gary Allan
Feb. 21 @ 12 pm: Dos Borrachos feat Kevin Fowler & Roger Creager
Feb. 21 @ 7:30 pm: Cody Jinks
Feb. 22 @ 12 pm: Xtreme Bulls followed by Braxton Keith
Feb. 22 @ 7:30 pm: Noche del Vaquero followed by Banda Los Recoditos
Feb. 23 @ 7 pm: Terri Clark
Feb. 24 @ 7 pm: 49 Winchester
Feb. 25 @ 7 pm: Dierks Bentley
Feb. 26 @ 7 pm: Semi-Finals 1 followed by Sheryl Crow
Feb. 27 @ 7 pm: Semi-Finals 2 followed by Ludacris
Feb. 28 @ 12 pm: Wildcard followed by The Droptines
Feb. 28 @ 7:30 pm: Finals followed by Shane Smith & The Saints

Live Music Venues & Food

No visit is complete without a stop at the Wine Garden or the Busch Light Roundup pavilion. You’ll find classic rodeo fare— smoked turkey legs, brisket, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and more!

Busch Light Roundup