CMA Fest 2026 was recorded during the festival in Nashville, which took place June 4–6, 2026, and the TV special aired afterward on June 25, 2026.

Quick scoop

The concert special is not recorded live on the TV air date; it is filmed during the festival weekend and then edited for broadcast later.

What that means

  • The footage comes from the June 4–6 festival window.
  • The broadcast special aired on ABC on June 25, 2026.
  • So, if you meant the TV special, it was recorded earlier in June, not on the night it aired.