The Choctaw Nation has announced its 2026 concert lineup, featuring platinum-selling country artist Mark Chesnutt as the Saturday night headliner. Chesnutt will take the amphitheater stage on Saturday, Sept. 5, with festival favorite Neal McCoy performing as the opening act.
The Choctaw Labor Day Festival is the largest event held in southeast Oklahoma. The 2026 festival runs Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6 on the historic Choctaw Nation Capitol Grounds at Tvshkahomma. The full weekend, including the free concerts, are among the biggest attractions.
Sunday evening’s Christian music concert will feature Dove Award-nominee Ben Fuller and gold record artist Hope Darst. Additional performers will be announced at a later date.
Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy the Choctaw Princess Pageant, sporting events, arts and crafts, carnival with midway rides, food and drinks, health and other service information booths, and family camping.
If you would like to stay up to date on festival activities, you can go to laborday.choctawnation.com or text “LABORDAY” to 888777 for more information.