BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Country music fans in Louisiana will have the opportunity to listen to some of their favorite artists during the two-day music festival in Livingston. The popular Rock the Country music festival returns to Louisiana for another year. When: April 4-5. Where: Livingston Fairgrounds, 19869 Fairgrounds Road. For the shows, Kid Rock and Nickelback will be headlining. “We’re really looking forward to hitting the road and visiting some amazing towns, especially in places we’ve never played before. There’s something special about connecting with fans in these communities, and we’re ready to bring our best and truly rock the country. Can’t wait to see you all out there!” said Michael Kroeger of Nickelback. Other artists who are performing: Lynyrd Skynyrd Gavin Adcock Treaty Oak Revival Shenandoah Mark Chesnutt Deana Carter Little Texas Logan Crosby Them Dirty Roses Afroman Dee Jay Silver “It's this simple, Rock The Country isn't just a music festival, it's a movement,” said Kid Rock. “It’s a place for hard-working, God-fearing patriots to gather as one and celebrate freedom, music and the party of the year.” Last year's Rock the Country drew thousands of music fans During Louisiana's previous Rock the Country festival in Gonzales, over 23,000 fans were in attendance, with at least 20,000 being from outside of Ascension Parish. The event generated $12.8 million for Ascension Parish and $2.4 million in new earnings for local parish workers. "Livingston Parish Tourism is super excited to host Rock the Country Music Festival right here in Livingston on April 4th and 5th, 2025,” said Eric Edwards, executive director of Livingston Parish Tourism. “This caliber of entertainment will bring visitors from all over the country for an unforgettable weekend to experience great music featuring top country artists." Visitors can dine at local restaurants serving seafood, barbecue, pizza and more and visit local attractions like Denham Springs Antique Village, golf courses, museums and Tickfaw State Park. "Livingston Parish’s Southern Hospitality, our rich and unique culture, along with the great food that we have to offer will create memories and an unforgettable experience for all in attendance. After seeing the economic impact that Rock The Country had in Louisiana this year, we can't wait to see the economic impact that this will create for our community right here in Livingston," said Edwards. Trump targets ticket scalpers and high live event fees: ‘Price-gouging’ Rock the Country 2025: What to know Tickets Ticket prices vary from $89.99 to $499.99. There is a variety of options, such as single-day passes, two-day general admission and VIP packages. Weekend Passes: Weekend GA: $159.99 Weekend GA 4-Pack: $149.99 Weekend GA GOVX: $124.99 Weekend GA+: $319.99 Weekend VIP: Sold Out Student Ticket: $64.99 Single Day Passes: Friday GA: $99.99 Saturday GA: $119.99 Friday GA+: $184.99 Saturday GA+: $184.99 Friday VIP: $269.99 Saturday VIP: Sold Out Single Day GA GOVX: $79.99 Parking: $30 Camping: Car + Tent Camping: $269.99 Re-entry Camping Vehicle Pass: $59.99 Click here to buy tickets. All ages are allowed in the event, and everyone will need their own ticket; children ages 2 and under are free. Event organizers say re-entry is not permitted. Festival Schedule Friday, April 4 Them Dirty Roses - 2:20 p.m. Little Texas - 2:55 p.m. Rehab - 3:35 p.m. Shenandoah - 4:30 p.m. Jo Dee Messina - 5:50 p.m. Gavin Adcock - 7:30 p.m. Nickelback - 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Briana Calhoun - 2:20 p.m. Logan Crosby - 2:55 p.m. Deana Carter - 3:35 p.m. Mark Chesnutt - 4:40 p.m. Treaty Oak Revival - 6 p.m. Afroman - 7 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd - 7:30 p.m. Kid Rock - 9:30 p.m. Set times are subject to change, according to festival organizers. DJ Slim McGraw will be featured between artists' sets. List: Baton Rouge area festivals this spring, summer with music, food, art Items allowed and not allowed Items allowed into the festival: empty reusable water bottles and two sealed water bottles. cell phones and portable chargers. sealed pack of cigarettes and cigars. vape pens and e-cigarettes. blankets. non-aerosol sunscreen. Items not allowed into the festival: guns, knives or weapons of any kind. outside food and drink. tents or umbrellas. animals (with the exception of service animals). illegal substances or paraphernalia. laser pointers. chains, chain wallets or spikes. fireworks or explosives. flags. walkie talkies. professional camera, video camera. Parking Parking passes are available for purchase. Organizers suggest buying a pass in advance. Day-of-event parking is available and starts at $45. Overnight parking is strictly prohibited unless you have a camping/re-entry pass A rideshare drop-off and pick-up zone will be on-site for those interested. Guests are allowed to car camp and RV camp. Parking passes are required for any campsites. Visit the Rock the Country website for more information and FAQs. 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