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Neil Young Returns to Stage for Farm Aid 2026
9 Jun
Summary
- Neil Young and Chrome Hearts will perform at Farm Aid on Sept. 26.
- Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson emphasizes support for struggling farmers.
- The event boasts a diverse lineup of musical artists and board members.
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts are scheduled to perform at Farm Aid on September 26th, marking their return to live performances after a hiatus.
The concert will take place at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater and features a comprehensive lineup of artists.
This includes fellow Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Margo Price, and Nathaniel Rateliff. Other performers slated for the event are Turnpike Troubadours, Lukas Nelson, Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs, Jesse Welles, Sierra Ferrell, and more.
Farm Aid Founder Willie Nelson expressed the vital role of family farmers in communities and the challenges they currently face. He stated the event's purpose is to stand with farmers and fishers, working towards a more resilient food system.
The original Farm Aid concert was held on September 22, 1985, and has been an annual event since then. Last year's benefit in 2025 celebrated the event's 40th anniversary in Minneapolis.
