Cole Swindell to headline Way Out West Fest in El Paso

The New Zia Country artist Cole Swindell will headline the 2026 Way Out West Fest, organizers announced.

Swindell is scheduled to perform Saturday, Sept. 26, in El Paso as the festival marks its 10-year anniversary.

And yes, the New Zia Country will have your tickets!

Organizers described Swindell as a proven hitmaker with multiple No. 1 singles and platinum-certified songs. His catalog includes hits such as “Chillin’ It,” “You Should Be Here” and “She Had Me At Heads Carolina.”

Promotional graphic announcing Cole Swindell as the headliner for the 2026 Way Out West Fest in El Paso, scheduled for Sept. 26 during the festival’s 10-year anniversary.
Country artist Cole Swindell is set to headline the 2026 Way Out West Fest in El Paso on Sept. 26 as the festival marks its 10th anniversary. (Courtesy graphic / Way Out West Fest)

Swindell has released 13 No. 1 singles as an artist and has also found success as a songwriter.

The downtown festival is expected to feature additional performers, though organizers have not yet released a full lineup.

People interested in attending can learn more at epwayoutwest.com or sign up for presale updates through the festival’s presale registration page.