Florida has become home to several annual music festivals that draw crowds of hundreds of thousands and generate millions in economic growth for the state. Electronic music, rock and country remain popular staples for festivals around the state.
Here’s a roundup of some of the biggest music festivals across multiple genres from around the state taking place in Florida next year:
Country Thunder Tampa, Florida 2026
The Country Thunder music festival will run from May 8-10, 2026 in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL.
Country Thunder music festivals typically draw around 625,000 people to its various events around the country each year. Past lineups for the festival have included mainstream country acts like Blake Shelton and Jelly Roll.
Find all information on tickets and lineups for Country Thunder in Tampa 2026 here.
Ultra Music Festival Miami, Florida 2026
Ultra Music Festival will showcase electronic music from March 27-29, 2026 at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. Tickets are being sold at Ticketmaster.
The electronic music festival remains a huge draw. The festival last year sold out and had over 170 artists bringing around 165,000 attendees. Remaining tickets are priced at $479.15 for a three-day pass.
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Tortuga Music Festival 2026 Fort Lauderdale Beach
The Tortuga Music Festival 2026 will take place in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida from April 10-12, 2026, and will feature country and rock acts across multiple stages. Tickets are being sold at Ticketmaster.
Post Malone, Kenny Chesney, and Dwight Yoakam will be among the headliners for next year’s festival at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, 1100 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL. Remaining passes start at $355.
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Welcome to Rockville 2026 in Daytona
The alternative rock music festival Welcome to Rockville will take place from May 7-10, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Tickets are being sold at Ticketmaster.
Four-day general attendance passes start at $458 to see dozens of rock acts including Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, and Guns N’ Roses.
The 2025 festival drew 230,000 people.
Get tickets to Welcome to Rockville
2026 Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City
The 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City will feature rock and country acts like Alabama, Jo Dee Messina and Lonestar. Tickets for the festival from February 26 to March 8, 2026 will go on sale Dec. 11, 2025.
Among the largest festivals in the state, the event this year drew over 650,000 people. The Strawberry Festival is held in Plant City, 303 BerryFest Place.
Tickets for musical performances have varying prices depending on the act and can be purchased here.
Where is Forbidden Kingdom music festival 2026?
The Forbidden Kingdom electronic and dubstep music festival is an 18 and up event that takes place annually in Orlando, Florida. It will take place from April 25-26, 2026 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808. Tickets are being sold at Ticketmaster.
Two-day general admission passes for Forbidden Kingdom start at $159.99.
Get tickets to Forbidden Kingdom
When is EDC festival Orlando 2026?
Electric Daisy Carnival will take place from November 6-8 2026 at Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida. Tickets are being sold at Ticketmaster.
Get tickets to EDC festival
The 2025 electronic music festival completely sold out with an estimated 100,000 people attending each day of the three-day concert. The festival generates approximately $110 million in economic impact annually, according to a report from the Orlando Business Journal.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: 7 major Florida music festivals to know for 2026. How to get tickets
Reporting by Tyler Vazquez, Florida Today / Florida Today
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