Country Concerts Coming to Florida This Summer and Fall 2026

Florida has quietly become one of the busiest country music states in the country, and the second half of 2026 proves it. From Jacksonville to Tampa to Orlando to St. Pete, the calendar is stacked with concerts, festivals, and amphitheater runs stretching to the end of the year. We tracked down every date worth putting on your calendar, whether you are a longtime fan or you just got hooked by Ella Langley’s record-breaking summer. As the voice of country music in Central Florida, this is exactly the kind of complete, local-first guide we are here to provide.

July 2026: The Summer Heats Up

July is already delivering. Our research turned up a major show kicking off the second half of the summer in Jacksonville: Cody Johnson performs at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville on July 25 as part of his Live ’26 Tour, which runs through September 12. Johnson is one of the most electric live performers in all of country music, and if you have never seen him in person, this is the kind of show that converts casual fans into lifers. Tickets are available through the venue and authorized ticket partners.

Also worth noting: Luke Bryan‘s 2026 Word On the Street Tour runs through September 26, with a Florida stop in Tampa on September 10 at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre. Bryan is one of the most consistent live draws in the genre, and his Tampa shows historically sell out fast.

August 2026: The Big Shows Come to Orlando and Ocala

We dug into the Orlando-area calendar and found something Central Florida country fans are going to want to mark down immediately. On August 23, Chris Young, Cole Swindell, Dustin Lynch, and Rodney Atkins bring a stacked four-act country lineup to Addition Financial Arena in Orlando. This is the kind of multi-artist show that delivers value from the first act to the last, and it lands right in our backyard. Tickets are available through the arena and major ticketing platforms.

Our research also turned up a significant festival just north of Orlando in Ocala. On August 28 and 29, Ocala hosts a two-day festival featuring Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, and Lauren Alaina. Brooks & Dunn are a living piece of country music history, and seeing them in a festival setting in Central Florida is the kind of thing you tell people about. We will be tracking this one closely as more details emerge.

Fall 2026: Festival Season in Full Swing

The fall calendar is where things really open up for Florida country fans. We found three strong events stacked from October through November that cover the full range of the country music experience.

First up: Miramar Beach hosts a three-day festival October 1 through 3 featuring Old Dominion, Darius Rucker, and Fitz and The Tantrums. The Emerald Coast is one of the most beautiful festival settings in the Southeast, and Old Dominion always delivers a set that sounds as good live as it does on the record. On October 17, Tampa gets Thomas Rhett, Midland, and Kameron Marlowe for a one-day show that stacks three of the genre’s most consistent hitmakers on a single bill.

The biggest Florida country event we found heading into the holiday season is St. Pete Country Fest, running November 20 through 22 at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg. The 2026 lineup includes Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, Koe Wetzel, Tucker Wetmore, Warren Zeiders, and 40-plus more artists across five stages over three full days, with gates opening at 1 PM each day and capacity of up to 30,000 fans. GA 3-Day, VIP, and Sky Box passes are available now at stpetecountryfest.com. This is the largest country music festival event in the state between now and spring, and it belongs on every Florida country fan’s calendar.

• July 25, Jacksonville: Cody Johnson at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
• August 23, Orlando: Chris Young, Cole Swindell, Dustin Lynch, Rodney Atkins at Addition Financial Arena
• August 28-29, Ocala: Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Lauren Alaina (two-day festival)
• September 10, Tampa: Luke Bryan at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
• October 1-3, Miramar Beach: Old Dominion, Darius Rucker, Fitz and The Tantrums (three-day festival)
• October 17, Tampa: Thomas Rhett, Midland, Kameron Marlowe (one-day festival)
• November 20-22, St. Petersburg: St. Pete Country Fest at Vinoy Park, Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, Koe Wetzel, Tucker Wetmore, Warren Zeiders, 40+ more artists

Frequently Asked: What country music festivals are in Florida in the fall of 2026?

Florida hosts several major country music festivals and events in fall 2026. Notable events include a two-day festival in Ocala (August 28-29) featuring Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, and Lauren Alaina; a three-day festival in Miramar Beach (October 1-3) featuring Old Dominion and Darius Rucker; and St. Pete Country Fest (November 20-22) at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, featuring over 50 artists on five stages over three full days. In addition, Sunset Country Fest 2027 is a country music festival taking place in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area, on April 17, 2027.

Central Florida country fans have their own answer coming. Sunset Country Fest, the largest country music festival in Central Florida, brings it all home to Apopka on April 17, 2027. We are building something from Central Florida, for Central Florida, and every show on this list is warm-up. Sunset Country Fest 2027 is coming to Apopka, Florida on April 17, 2027. Mark your calendar and keep following Sunset Country Fest for lineup announcements, ticket info, and all the country music coverage you love. Sunset Country Fest 2027 is a country music festival taking place in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area, on April 17, 2027.

Sources & References

• St. Pete Country Fest: Official Website
• St. Pete Country Fest: 2026 Lineup
• JamBase: Country Music Festivals in Florida 2026-2027
• Florida Marvels: Best Country Concerts in Florida 2026
• Taste of Country: Every Major Country Music Tour Scheduled for 2026

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Last updated: July 13, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us