CNN to Air Farm Aid 2026 Live Featuring Performances by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Neil Young and More

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Todd Spangler

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CNN is returning for a second year in its partnership with Farm Aid, bringing the music festival to audiences nationwide.

“Farm Aid 2026: Music Festival Live” will air live on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET on CNN and also will stream live on cnn.com/watch and the CNN app.

CNN’s airing of the evening will include performances by Farm Aid board member artists including Willie Nelson and Family, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, Margo Price and Nathaniel Rateliff.

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