Farm Aid Festival Biography and History
Farm Aid Festival brings together artists to support family farmers and raise awareness of the challenges facing American agriculture. The 2026 event, scheduled for September 26 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia, features Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews Band and Nathaniel Rateliff. The announced lineup connects generations of performers across country, folk and rock.
Farm Aid's 2026 bill includes artists with longstanding careers and distinctive catalogs. Willie Nelson is known for songs such as “On the Road Again,” while Neil Young's influential recordings include “Harvest Moon.” John Mellencamp's best-known work includes “Jack & Diane,” and Dave Matthews Band is recognized for its expansive live performances. Nathaniel Rateliff brings a roots-driven sound to the lineup. Together, these performers make the festival a notable date for fans of Concerts and Country / folk in Virginia Beach.
The supplied event information identifies the 2026 Virginia Beach performance but does not provide earlier Farm Aid dates at this venue. For updates and ticket information, tickets-virginiabeach.com covers events in the city, including this festival at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater.
Venue and Seating Information
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater hosts large-scale live events in Virginia Beach. Seating experiences can differ depending on the event layout and ticket type, so review the seating details shown for the specific Farm Aid date before choosing. The event information provided does not include a seating chart or verified section-by-section fan reviews.
For a comfortable view, compare the available reserved seats with any general-admission options listed for the event. Seat location, sightlines and the distance from the stage may vary across the venue, and the best choice depends on personal preferences and the tickets offered for September 26.
Parking Information
Parking details and prices for Farm Aid 2026 have not been provided. Check the venue's event-day guidance and the information attached to your ticket before travelling, as access arrangements and fees may vary by event.
Fans planning to drive should allow extra time for arrival and follow posted directions near the amphitheater. Confirm any parking options, restrictions and payment requirements through official event or venue information rather than relying on unverified rates or availability.
Farm Aid Festival Virginia Beach reviews
Southern Rock at its best
"I have always wanted to see these bands live since the late 70's and I finally got my chance. The parking lot was full for the first time for us when and the line for the men's room was longer than the one for the lady's room. Absolutely a great salute as part of the Farewell Tour, all the acts were great especially Farm Aid Festival where they incorporated footage of Ronnie singing back in the 70's as part of the show. Some of us older guys spent a good portion of our time waiting in line to use the men's room, the only drawback. The rent a cops wouldn't let anyone 'go over the hill' and go behind a tree. I believe that the event was sold out, 15,000 is the capacity on the internet but I think there were more than that in attendance. I was struck at how many young people (late 20's-late 30's) were fans of Southern rock, thinking that there would only be us old timers. We have been at Bethel Woods at least once a year for the last 7 years."