Article Contributed by ASHTON-MAGNUSON MEDIA
Published on 2026-06-03
GoldenSky 2024, by Lexie Alley
Danny Wimmer Presents and Visit Sacramento are excited to announce the return of GoldenSky Music Festival to Discovery Park in Sacramento, California in October 2027. It’s part of a three-year commitment that will bring GoldenSky to Discovery Park in 2027, 2028 and 2029.
As plans continue to come together for the fourth year of GoldenSky, fans can mark their calendars for the weekend of October 15, 2027. Additional details — including exact festival dates, the initial artist lineup, and early bird on-sale information — will be announced this October.
Music fans are also invited to help shape the 2027 event by participating in GoldenSky surveys all summer long and can sign up HERE. Fans who sign up will also get the first chance to purchase early bird tickets this Fall.
“There’s a magic that happens when you see thousands of people singing along as the sun sets over Sacramento, and that’s what GoldenSky has always been about for us,” says Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “This festival was built on community, connection, and creating memories that last long after the weekend is over. As we’ve prepared for GoldenSky's return, we’ve worked closely with Visit Sacramento, the City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, and our local partners because we believe the best festivals never stand still. Our goal has been to honor what we started together in those first years, while building something even more meaningful for the future. The community embraced GoldenSky from day one, and we’re committed to delivering something truly special when it returns.”
“After a two-year hiatus, we are beyond excited to welcome GoldenSky back to Sacramento,” said Visit Sacramento President & CEO Mike Testa. “Sometimes, the best opportunities are worth the wait and we are grateful for the vision of DWP and for all the people who worked together to make this a reality for our city.”
"Serving as a host for DWP’s incredible festivals for 14 years has left an indelible mark on our city,” said Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty. “We’re thrilled GoldenSky is coming back for the next three years -- 2027, 2028, and 2029 -- and our community is committed to partnering with DWP to provide an unmatched experience for music fans for years to come.”
During its first three years (2022-2024), GoldenSky hosted country music superstars as well as breaking talent, including Ashley McBryde, Bailey Zimmerman, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Clint Black, Elle King, Eric Church, Gabby Barrett, Jon Pardi, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Megan Maroney, Midland, Parker McCollum, Parmalee, Riley Green, Sam Hunt, Shaboozey, Thomas Rhett, Tim McGraw, Turnpike Troubadours, Wynonna Judd and more.
GoldenSky has also become known for creating an immersive festival experience that extends far beyond the music — blending country culture, local flavor, interactive fan moments, curated hospitality experiences, nightlife, and unique activations that celebrate both the spirit of the festival and the Sacramento community. This summer, fans will have the opportunity to help shape the next evolution of those experiences through a series of fan surveys designed to gather input and ideas ahead of the festival’s return.
Each year of the event garnered media accolades, including:
“For country music lovers, GoldenSky is the place to be.” – KCRA NBC 3
“All the country gold will be in California this weekend.” – CMT
“Bigger and better this year…a huge success” – Mark S. Allen, KXTV ABC10
“The sweet twangs of country returned to Discovery Park...” – Sacramento Bee
GoldenSky Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America, in partnership with Visit Sacramento. GoldenSky is the second of DWP’s back-to-back weekends at Discovery Park, following Aftershock. Both events directly impact the local Sacramento community with approximately $54 million in economic impact annually.
For more information on GoldenSky Music Festival, visit:
Website: www.GoldenSkyFestival.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/goldenskyfest/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/goldenskyfest/
X: https://x.com/goldenskyfest
Hashtag: #GoldenSkyFest
