# Sand in My Boots Festival return > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sand-in-my-boots-festival-return > Updated: 2026-11-02T14:51:31.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Following a successful inaugural edition in 2025 and a hiatus in 2026, organizers announced that the Sand in My Boots Festival will return to Gulf Shores, Alabama, in May 2027. In November 2026, Morgan Wallen revealed the festival lineup for the May 21 to May 23 event. Curated by Wallen in partnership with AEG Presents, the lineup includes headliners Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, and Kings of Leon, alongside artists such as Kygo, Empire of the Sun, Nelly, Flo Rida, Third Eye Blind, Gavin Adcock, Koe Wetzel, and Cole Swindell. The festival aims to provide a genre-blending experience and supports the Morgan Wallen Foundation. Wallen stated he aims to elevate the fan experience with new stage concepts for this iteration of the event. Festival passes, including general admission, VIP, and various premium packages, are scheduled to go on sale Friday, November 6, 2026. ## Claims - The festival will take place in Gulf Shores, Alabama. (reported by 5 sources) - The festival was on hiatus in 2026. (reported by 5 sources) - Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, and Kings of Leon are headlining the festival. (reported by 4 sources) - The Morgan Wallen Foundation donated more than $200,000 in musical instruments to five Alabama schools in 2025. (reported by 3 sources) - The 2027 Sand in My Boots Festival is scheduled for May 21 to May 23, 2027. (reported by 1 source) - The festival is being held in partnership with AEG Presents. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-02: Morgan Wallen announces 2027 Sand in My Boots Festival lineup Morgan Wallen has revealed the lineup for the 2027 Sand in My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, featuring headliners Kings of Leon and Ella Langley. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morgan-wallen-announces-2027-sand-in-my-boots-festival-lineup ### 2026-10-19: Sand in My Boots Festival announced for return in 2027 The Sand in My Boots Festival is scheduled to return to Gulf Shores, Alabama, in May 2027 following a one-year hiatus. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sand-in-my-boots-festival-announced-for-return-in-2027 --- Cite as: Sand in My Boots Festival return. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sand-in-my-boots-festival-return