With festival season approaching, now’s the time to plan your music adventure in Florida! From EDM in Miami to country vibes on the coast, Florida’s festival scene offers something for everyone. Whether it’s beachfront stages or downtown venues, each festival brings a unique mix of sound and culture. VISIT FLORIDA has rounded up the Sunshine State’s must see festivals throughout the state during music festival season, see more below!
- Ultra Music Festival, Miami: March 28–30
- World-renowned electronic music festival featuring elite DJs and cutting-edge production.
- Tortuga Music Festival, Fort Lauderdale: April 4–6
- A three-day festival showcasing country, rock, and roots music, with a focus on ocean conservation.
- Welcome to Rockville, Daytona Beach: May 15–18
- North America's largest rock festival, spanning four days with over 150 bands.
- Breakaway Festival Tampa, Tampa: April 25–26
- A two-day festival blending electronic, hip-hop, and pop artists.
- Gulf Coast Jam, Panama City Beach: May 29–June 1
- A four-day festival with top country headliners like Blake Shelton, Tyler Childers, and Lainey Wilson.
- Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival, Orlando: May 30–31
- A bass and dubstep-heavy festival with top electronic artists.
- 30A Songwriters Festival, South Walton: January 16–20
- Celebrating 16 years with performances by over 130 songwriters across 30 venues.
- Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival, Pensacola: September 30-Oct 5
- This five-day annual celebration of the art of songwriting features performances from over 120 talented musicians of various genres across nearly two dozen venues
- Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, Fort Meyers: September 19-28
- Offering music lovers hundreds of free performances by top singer-songwriters in intimate island venues. The festival runs across four locations: Captiva Island, Cape Coral, downtown Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach.