CNN has partnered with Farm Aid for a second year to bring audiences the Farm Aid 2026: Music Festival Live on Saturday, Sept. 26. The event will feature performances from a range of musical artists, with the goal of raising awareness and support for family farmers and sustainable agriculture. The festival will air live on CNN from 7 p.m. ET to 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 26, offering viewers a chance to watch the performances as they happen. The Farm Aid 2026: Music Festival Live continues a tradition of combining music with advocacy, as Farm Aid has long worked to support small-scale farmers and promote food justice. This year's event is expected to highlight the challenges facing the agricultural sector and the importance of preserving family farms in the United States. Viewers who do not have a cable subscription can still watch the festival through streaming platforms, making the event more accessible to a wider audience. The partnership between CNN and Farm Aid aims to bring attention to agricultural issues while providing entertainment through live music. The event will be broadcast from a central location, with performances expected to include a variety of musical genres. It will be hosted by Farm Aid’s usual team of agricultural advocates and musicians, continuing the organization’s mission to support the farming community through media and public engagement.