High Winds Disrupt Stagecoach Day 2: Evacuations, Delays, and Electric Comebacks
April 26, 2026
Stagecoach Day 2 faced sudden high winds that forced an emergency evacuation and caused a delay in performances, with several acts canceled or moved.
Headliner Lainey Wilson’s set was postponed by about an hour after the winds subsided and eventually moved to the Mane Stage for a 10:30 p.m. appearance.
Riley Green’s and Journey’s performances were canceled due to the evacuation, while Pitbull’s and Gavin Adcock’s sets were delayed; later, Wilson brought Green and Little Big Town on stage during the delayed portion.
During her set, Wilson honored a young fan as the 'cowgirl of the night' and underscored themes of grit and independence.
Pitbull delivered a high-energy closing on the Mustang Stage with a live band, multiple costume changes, and a Lil Jon appearance, performing hits like Hotel Room Service and Gasolina remixes.
Wilson’s performance blended swaggering country-rock with a Desert Oasis-themed stage, featuring a horn section and background singers for a psychedelic roots-soul moment in Dreamcatcher.
Pitbull closed out the festival with an energetic Mustang Stage show and a guest appearance by Lil Jon.
Wilson kept a relaxed, playful tone and joked that fans may have sat in cars and drank tequila during the delay.
Organizers announced doors reopening and updated set times across social channels as safety measures were put in place.
During the delay, Wilson invited Riley Green and Little Big Town on stage, performing collaborative numbers like I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink and a joint rendition of I Wish Grandpas Never Died.
Green stayed on stage for his own I Wish Grandpas Never Died after his set was canceled, with Little Big Town providing harmonies for the performance.
Journey’s Mustang Stage set was canceled, and Wilson’s guest performances highlighted crowd appreciation for those who returned after the evacuation.
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Taste of Country • Apr 26, 2026
WATCH: Riley Green's Stagecoach Set Got Scrapped — But Lainey Wilson to the Rescue!
Billboard • Apr 26, 2026
Stagecoach Evacuated Amid High Winds; Journey, Riley Green Taken Off Bill
Los Angeles Times • Apr 26, 2026
What Lainey Wilson did after the wind briefly shut down Stagecoach - Los Angeles Times