Slew of musicians back out of Freedom 250 concert: Bret Michaels, Martina McBride and more
The Freedom 250 concert series, celebrating America's 250th birthday, is facing a significant reduction in its lineup as several artists withdraw. Notable musicians like Bret Michaels and Martina McBride have cited misleading information about the event's nonpartisan nature as their reason for backing out. Despite the withdrawals, some artists remain committed to performing at the festival scheduled for June 25 to July 10 in Washington, D.C.
- ▪Martina McBride announced her withdrawal from the Freedom 250 concert, calling the event misleading.
- ▪Bret Michaels also pulled out, stating his shows have never been about politics.
- ▪The festival is set to take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from June 25 to July 10.
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Music Slew of musicians back out of Freedom 250 concert: Bret Michaels, Martina McBride and more By Jolie Zenna Published May 29, 2026, 10:34 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google The lineup for the Freedom 250 concert series celebrating America’s milestone birthday is continuing to dwindle as artists drop out. The President Trump-affiliated Freedom 250 Presents: The Great American State Fair is a free 16-day festival set to take over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., running from June 25 to July 10. Although the event was originally described as a patriotic celebration with concerts and military tributes, several artists claimed they were misled and no longer align with its values.
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