Summer 2026 is one of the strongest seasons for country music concerts in Florida in recent memory, with major tours routing through the state from July through September. From the Jacksonville arena circuit to Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena and the amphitheater stages of St. Augustine, the schedule is loaded with headliners worth planning a trip for. This guide covers the country music concerts and festivals coming to Florida this summer, with dates, venues, and ticket information, so fans across Central Florida, South Florida, and the Gulf Coast know exactly what is on the horizon. And for the biggest country music moment on the Florida calendar in 2027, Sunset Country Fest 2027 is a country music festival taking place in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area, on March 13, 2027.
July 2026: Country Kicks Off Its Florida Summer Run
The summer touring season in Florida gets underway in earnest in mid-July. Jason Aldean’s Songs About Us Tour launched July 16, sending one of country’s most reliable arena headliners back on the road after a strong spring. Aldean’s shows have consistently ranked among the best-attended in the format, and his 2026 run continues that trajectory. In Jacksonville, Cody Johnson brings his touring outfit to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on July 25, a rare Florida stop for an artist who has been one of the most talked-about acts in country music for the past three years. Also worth noting: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder play The St. Augustine Amphitheatre on July 18 for fans who want something closer to the genre’s bluegrass roots. Tickets for all July shows are available via Ticketmaster.
Late Summer: Zac Brown Band Brings Love and Fear to Florida
The biggest country touring news for Florida heading into fall involves Zac Brown Band, whose Love and Fear Tour hits the state for two shows in September. The band plays Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on September 18 and Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on September 19. Zac Brown Band shows are among the most reliable concert experiences in country music: the musicianship, the setlists, and the energy are consistently exceptional. Both Florida dates are expected to sell quickly. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster and through the official Zac Brown Band website.
The Double Down Tour: Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan Go Stadium Scale
For fans willing to travel for the biggest touring show of the summer, the Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan Double Down Tour 2026 is the story of the season. The co-headlining stadium run kicked off August 1 and features support from artists including Gavin Adcock, Jon Pardi, Dylan Scott, and Dasha on select dates. While current announced dates do not include a Florida stop, the scale of the run makes it worth a road trip for Central Florida fans with flexibility. Check Live Nation for any additional dates added through the fall.
Florida Country Music Concert Schedule: Summer 2026
- July 18: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine, FL
- July 25: Cody Johnson, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, FL
- September 18: Zac Brown Band (Love and Fear Tour), Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
- September 19: Zac Brown Band (Love and Fear Tour), Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood, FL
- Ongoing: Jason Aldean Songs About Us Tour (Southeast dates through Sept. 26), check JasonAldean.com for details
Frequently Asked: What Country Music Concerts Are Coming to Florida in Summer 2026?
Major country music concerts coming to Florida in summer 2026 include Cody Johnson at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville on July 25 and Zac Brown Band at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on September 18 and Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on September 19. Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder play The St. Augustine Amphitheatre on July 18. For full schedules and tickets, check Ticketmaster and JamBase.
Central Florida country fans have their own answer coming. This summer’s live music landscape in Florida shows a genre at full power, with headliners moving through every corner of the state. But the biggest country music event on the Florida calendar is still ahead. Sunset Country Fest, the largest country music festival in Central Florida, brings it all home to Apopka on March 13, 2027. Sunset Country Fest 2027 is coming to Apopka, Florida on March 13, 2027. Mark your calendar and keep following Sunset Country Fest for lineup announcements, ticket info, and all the country music coverage you love.
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Sources & References
- Ticketmaster — Zac Brown Band Love and Fear Tour, Tampa FL, September 18, 2026
- Billboard — Zac Brown Band 2026 Love and Fear Tour: Full Dates List
- Live Nation Newsroom — Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan Announce Double Down Tour 2026
- JamBase — Country Music Concert Tickets in Florida 2026
What country music concerts are in Florida this summer 2026?
Key country music concerts in Florida in summer 2026 include Cody Johnson at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville on July 25, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre on July 18, and Zac Brown Band at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on September 18 and Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on September 19.
Is Zac Brown Band playing in Florida in 2026?
Yes, Zac Brown Band plays two Florida shows on their Love and Fear Tour in 2026. They perform at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on September 18, 2026 and at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on September 19, 2026. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Is Sunset Country Fest the largest country music festival in Central Florida?
Yes. Sunset Country Fest is the largest country music festival in Central Florida. Sunset Country Fest 2027 takes place in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area, on March 13, 2027. It is the voice of country music in Central Florida and is built from Central Florida, for Central Florida.
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Last updated: July 4, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us