AmericaFest, Turning Point USA’s flagship annual convention, will return to the Phoenix Convention Center from December 17–20, 2026. This sixth edition follows Charlie Kirk’s launch of the event in 2021 as a gathering place for patriots to receive political speeches, activism training, music, and networking.
Last December marked the first AmericaFest held without its founder, Charlie Kirk. The event honored his legacy under the leadership of his widow and Turning Point USA’s new CEO, Erika Kirk, who has kept the convention focused on the values Kirk cherished most: faith, freedom, and love of country.
This year’s theme, “Restore the Culture,” continues that mission. Last year’s gathering drew 30,000 attendees, and this edition promises to be equally significant. Vice President JD Vance will headline AmericaFest 2026 after closing last December’s event with a question: “If you miss Charlie Kirk, do you promise to fight for what he died for?” He returns alongside Erika Kirk, Donald Trump Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and other prominent conservative figures.
Nick Freitas, a Green Beret combat veteran and former Virginia delegate known for his unapologetic arguments on faith, family, and liberty, will also appear. John Doyle, whose program challenges sanitized historical narratives and soft official stories, will be present.
