Music & Concerts
Country for Kids 2026 presented by TowneBank featuring Joe Nichols
Join us for Country for Kids 2026, presented by TowneBank, featuring country star Joe Nichols! Enjoy opening performances by TRACIELYNN, Alec Edmonds, and pre-event music hosted by DJ Ty Street. Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center — with all proceeds benefiting the Center for Child & Family Services.
Event Description
We are excited to announce the 26th Anniversary of Country for Kids, presented by TowneBank, featuring award-winning country artist Joe Nichols as our 2026 headliner!
The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the Main Ballroom on the second floor of the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia. The evening is packed with entertainment, beginning with pre-event music from DJ Ty Street, followed by live opening sets from Alec Edmonds and TRACIELYNN, leading into an unforgettable performance by Joe Nichols.
VIP Area sponsored by Bayport Credit Union, Sponsor's Area sponsored by Coliseum Central, Entertainment sponsored by Security Allied Storage and Van, Silent Auction Area sponsed by Priority Automative Charities
Country for Kids is the annual charity concert benefiting the Center for Child & Family Services, a nonprofit organization serving Hampton Roads since 1943. With more than 20 essential programs, the Center provides mental health counseling, youth substance abuse counseling, anger management, domestic violence services, job readiness programs, Hispanic outreach, credit and budget counseling, financial education, and more—serving over 3,000 individuals each year.
Join us for a powerful evening of live country music while supporting life-changing programs for local children and families.
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About Country for Kids
Celebrating 26 years, Country for Kids has showcased many of the biggest names in country music, including:
Chris Janson, Scotty McCreery, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, Phil Vassar, Jo Dee Messina, Craig Morgan, Sara Evans, and more.
The tradition continues with another unforgettable night of music in 2026.
About the Center for Child & Family Services
Since 1943, the Center has strengthened Hampton Roads through:
100% of net proceeds benefit the Center for Child & Family Services.
Joe Nichols is one of country music’s most respected modern traditionalists, celebrated for his rich baritone voice, timeless sound, and chart-topping hits. With a career spanning more than two decades, Nichols has earned multiple ACM, CMA, and Grammy nominations and has remained a consistent force in country music.
He has released 10 studio albums and earned six No. 1 singles, including fan favorites:
Known for blending heartfelt storytelling with classic country honesty, Nichols has built a loyal following and continues to sell out shows nationwide. His live performances deliver the perfect mix of emotional ballads, high-energy hits, and authentic country sound—making him a standout headliner for Country for Kids 2026.
