Is Farm Aid coming back?
Farm Aid (1985–present) — music on CNN
About Farm Aid
Farm Aid is currently between seasons. The most recent event, Farm Aid 40, aired on September 20, 2025, and there is no confirmed return date at this time.
Farm Aid is an annual music festival that was founded in 1985 by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. The festival aims to raise funds to support family farmers and promote local, sustainable food sources. Over the years, it has become a significant event for advocating for farmers' rights and expanding the Good Food Movement, with contributions from numerous artists who perform at each edition.
The festival is broadcast via CNN.com and has an approximate runtime of 277 minutes.
Farm Aid episode schedule
1 upcoming · 9 aired . Next episode: September 26, 2026.
Upcoming · 1
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Farm Aid 41 |
Aired · 9
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Farm Aid 40 |
| September 26, 2020 | S2020·E2 | Farm Aid 2020 On The Road |
| April 11, 2020 | S2020·E1 | At Home with Farm Aid |
| September 21, 2019 | S2019·E1 | Farm Aid 2019 |
| September 22, 2018 | S2018·E1 | Farm Aid 2018 |
| September 16, 2017 | S2017·E2 | Farm Aid 2017 |
| September 17, 2016 | S2016·E1 | Farm Aid 2016 |
| September 15, 2015 | S2015·E1 | Farm Aid 2015 |
| September 22, 1985 | S1985·E1 | Farm Aid 1985 |
