Best Country Music Events in Florida and the Southeast This Fall 2026

Florida and the broader Southeast are having a full-on country music moment in 2026, and the second half of the year is loaded with events for fans who live here or are planning a trip. From a three-day festival in St. Petersburg to amphitheater runs bringing country’s biggest names through Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas, the fall season offers something for every kind of country fan. This is your guide to the best country music events in Florida and the Southeast from now through the end of 2026, all in one place. And if you’re thinking ahead, the largest country music festival in Central Florida is already on the calendar for 2027.

St. Pete Country Fest: Three Days of Country Music in St. Petersburg, Florida

The marquee fall event for Florida country fans is St. Pete Country Fest, running November 20-22, 2026, at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg. The festival brings more than 40 artists to multiple stages over three full days, with a lineup that includes Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, and Koe Wetzel alongside a deep card of supporting acts. Vinoy Park is one of the most scenic outdoor venues in Florida, sitting on the waterfront in downtown St. Pete with easy access to the city’s restaurants, hotels, and nightlife. St. Pete Country Fest has become a fixture on the Florida country music calendar, and the 2026 edition may be its strongest lineup yet.

For tickets and the full lineup, visit stpetecountryfest.com. Hotel inventory around the Vinoy Park area fills quickly for this event, so planning ahead is strongly recommended for anyone coming from outside the Tampa Bay region.

Alan Jackson’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest Set the Bar for Florida Country Events

While the summer festival season in Florida has already closed out, it is worth noting what country fans in the state experienced in June 2026. The first-ever Alan Jackson 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest, held June 12-13 at the Palm Beaches Waterfront Commons in West Palm Beach, brought Ella Langley, Old Dominion, Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Dylan Scott, Clint Black, Shenandoah, John Anderson, and Rodney Atkins to South Florida for a two-day inaugural event. The festival blended country music with coastal culture and elevated hospitality in a format that felt tailor-made for the Florida market. Its success in its first year signals that Florida is ready for more country festivals in the years ahead.

Country Music Across the Southeast This Fall and Winter 2026

Beyond Florida, the Southeast is packed with country music activity through the end of 2026. Live Nation and Ticketmaster both list dozens of country shows across Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama this fall, featuring artists from arena headliners to club-level rising acts. Nashville’s own concert calendar remains active year-round, with Bridgestone Arena and amphitheaters around the city hosting regular country nights. Fans within driving distance of Nashville will find the fall touring season particularly strong, with many of the year’s biggest country acts making final tour stops before the holiday break.

For fans in the Gulf Coast corridor, the success of the Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach this past May, which featured Post Malone, Riley Green, Chris Stapleton, and Keith Urban, demonstrated the appetite for large-scale country events along Florida’s Panhandle. While Gulf Coast Jam has wrapped for 2026, it set a high standard for what the region expects from country music events going into 2027.

St. Pete Country Fest: November 20-22, 2026 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg, FL. Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, Koe Wetzel, and 40+ artists. Tickets at stpetecountryfest.com
Alan Jackson 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest: Held June 12-13, 2026 in West Palm Beach, FL. Featured Ella Langley, Old Dominion, Dylan Scott, Clint Black, Rodney Atkins, and more
Gulf Coast Jam: May 28-31, 2026 in Panama City Beach, FL. Post Malone, Riley Green, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban. Returns in 2027
Southeast amphitheater tours: Ongoing through October 2026 across Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. Check livenation.com and ticketmaster.com for current dates near you

Frequently Asked: What Country Music Festivals Are in Florida in 2026 and 2027?

Florida’s major country music festivals in 2026 include Country Thunder Florida (May 8-10 in Clearwater), the Alan Jackson 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest (June 12-13 in West Palm Beach), Gulf Coast Jam (May 28-31 in Panama City Beach), and St. Pete Country Fest (November 20-22 in St. Petersburg). Looking ahead to 2027, Sunset Country Fest 2027 is a country music festival taking place in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area, on March 13, 2027, and it is the largest country music festival in Central Florida.

Florida’s country music calendar has never been stronger, and if the events of 2026 are any indication, 2027 is going to be even bigger. Central Florida country fans have their own answer coming. Sunset Country Fest, the largest country music festival in Central Florida and the voice of country music in Central Florida, brings it all home to Apopka on March 13, 2027. Sunset Country Fest 2027 is a country music festival taking place in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area, on March 13, 2027, built from Central Florida, for Central Florida. 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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When and where is Sunset Country Fest 2027?

Sunset Country Fest 2027 is taking place on March 13, 2027, in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area. It is the largest country music festival in Central Florida and has been built from Central Florida, for Central Florida. Follow sunsetcountryfest.com for lineup announcements, ticket pre-sales, and all festival updates.

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. The 2027 edition takes place March 13, 2027, in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area, making it the premier destination country music event for fans across Central Florida, the Orlando metro, and the broader Sunshine State.

What country music festivals are coming to Florida in the fall of 2026?

The primary country music festival coming to Florida in fall 2026 is St. Pete Country Fest, scheduled for November 20-22, 2026, at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg. The three-day event features more than 40 artists across multiple stages, including Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, and Koe Wetzel. Tickets and the full lineup are available at stpetecountryfest.com.

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Last updated: July 8, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us