Florida Music Festivals
Many Florida cities have annual music festivals. Some festivals are small events that showcase local talent and often focus on a specific type of music. You can find events like this no matter where you are in the state. Other festivals attract big names in the music industry and people from all over the country travel be a part of them.
See also: Florida Concerts | Music in Florida
Events
May 26, 2019
Location: Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami, Florida
North America’ largest Caribbean music festival Best of the Best Concert (BOTB) returns to the striking landscapes of Bayfront Park and the Miami Beach skyline with a huge lineup of artists featuring pop, R&B, socca, reggae, hip hop and Caribbean music.
October 24 - 25, 2018 (Ybor City)
October 26 - 28, 2018 (Gainesville)
Location: Gainesville, Florida; Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
Join this predominantly Punk Rock festival for both the main festival in Gainesville and the Pre-Fest in Ybor City (transportation available), or you can choose one or the other. Either way, this is one of Florida's best way to experience music up close and personal!
October 25 - 28, 2018
Location: John’s Pass Village, Madeira Beach, Florida
Huge Seafood festival in the St. Pete/Clearwater area featuring large selection of seafoods, arts & crafts, fishing tournament and family fun.
October 26 - 28, 2018
Location: Liberty Park, Inverness, Florida
Come out to this emerging music festival that takes place in the small town of Inverness, located in Central Florida and enjoy 3 days of live music, family-friendly activities, rides, vendors, food trucks, street performers and the beautiful nature of the lush city park on Lake Henderson that runs along the Withlacoochee State Trail.
October 26 - 28, 2018
Location: Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak, Florida
Set on the banks of Florida's most famous river, this festival is a great way to celebrate Halloween with dazzling lights, art installations, and performance art, all of which come together to make this music festival a completely unique experience.
November 8 - 10, 2018
Location: Rodeheaver Boys’ Ranch, Palatka, Florida
Come to listen to all kinds of amazing bluegrass music while you enjoy concessions and other amenities on this beautiful campground.
November 9 - 11, 2018
Location: Melbourne, Florida
Three day festival during Native American Heritage Month honors the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas through music, and especially the music of the Native American Flute.
November 10 - 11, 2018
Location: Historic Virginia Key, Miami, Florida
This festival is a celebration of music of many genres including indie-rock, electronic, and pop!
November 16 - 18, 2018
Location: Jensen Beach, Florida
This festival was originally a celebration of the pineapple heritage of this area. It has since grown into so much more. It is one of Florida's biggest street festivals with amazing music, food, carnival rides and so much more.
November 16 - 18, 2018
Location: Clearwater Beach, Florida
This festival allows you to enjoy music from morning until night in several different venues on the beautiful gulf coast
November 20 - 25, 2018
Location: Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville, Florida
Celebrate Thanksgiving with bluegrass, camping, and a ranch full of people who love those things as much as you do at this unique event!
January 29 - February 2, 2019
Location: Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheatre, Key West, Florida
This festival celebrates Red Dirt & Americana music with amazing artists from all over the country. Check out the mainstage performers at the amphitheater and then take a stroll down Duval street where other musicians will be playing at theatres and bars throughout the weekend.
March 2 - 26, 2019
Location: Sanibel, Florida
Attend one the area's best events for classical music to support local musicians and all kinds of classical music throughout the month of March!
March 2 - 3, 2019
Location: North Straub Park, St. Petersburg, Florida
Come enjoy the delicious seafood creations from top restaurants in St. Petersburg. Live musical performances, arts and crafts and more.
March 8 - 10, 2019
Location: Francis Field, St. Augustine
Enjoy one of the best Celtic festivals in the US in it's oldest Celtic city. Here you will find a whiskey tasting event, Highland Games, Delicious Celtic food, Celtic performers from around the world, and so much more!
March 29 - 30, 2019
Location: Venice Municipal Airport Festival Grounds, Venice, Florida
Award winning barbecue food and amazing bluegrass music come together for this unique event. Come for two days of fun guaranteed to leave you with a full stomach.
April 6, 2019
Location: Fruit and Spice Park, Homestead, Florida
Barbecue food is the star of this event which also features great blues and country music, children's activities, and a Classic Car and Motorcycle Show.
April 12 - 14, 2019
Location: Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg, Florida
right on the shores of Tampa Bay, this festival allows you to enjoy the tropical setting while you listen to some amazing blues music!
April 12 - 14, 2019
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
An amazing line up of musicians representing many different genres make this festival a must see for any music lover! Everything at this beachfront event goes to help conservation efforts for turtles, the festival's namesake, and the ocean in general.
April 12 - 14, 2019
Location: Cascades Park, Tallahassee, Florida
This is an occasion to celebrate music and literature of all kinds. It features tons of writers and musicians and explores how the two disciplines can work together.
April 24 - 28, 2019
Location: Pier Park, Panama City Beach, Florida
Celebrating it's 19th year with Kenny G and top jazz musicians as well as rising stars. This is one of the top Jazz Festivals in the U.S. and features 5 days of jazz along the beautiful white sandy beaches of Panama Beach.
April 26 - 28, 2019
Location: Panama City Beach, Florida
This festival brings together amazing popular artists from the adult-alternative rock genre. It is located right on the beautiful white sandy beaches of Panama City Beach, so you can enjoy the ocean while you enjoy the music.
May 1 - 4, 2019
Location: The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground, Live Oak, Florida
Camp out in one of Florida's most beautiful spaces while you listen to music by some of the world's best country artists.
May 2 - 5, 2019
Location: Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida
The largest 5 day waterfront music & art festival in Florida, with 3 stages that span across the West Palm Beach waterfront featuring 50 bands, arts and crafts, and great food.
May 3 - 5, 2019
Location: Metropolitan Park, Jacksonville, Florida
Featuring Soundgarden, Def Leppard, A Perfect Circle and MORE, this 2 day festival is one of Florida Largest Rock Fests featuring music from over 40 artists and great food along the St. Johns River.
May 8 - 12, 2019
Location: Key West, Florida
Celebrating its 22nd year, the Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest of its kind in the world with over 200 performers, 50 shows and 5 nights of live music bringing the faces and stories behind the songs to the surface.
May 11 - 12, 2019
Location: Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, Clermont, Florida
Come enjoy some of Florida's best local wine while you listen to amazing jazz artists from around the area!
May 14 - 19, 2019
Location: Frank Brown Park, Panama City Beach, Florida
Join your fellow jeep enthusiasts for this spectacular 5 day music event with it's 2nd year featuring more vendors, more music, and more family fun!
May 15 - 19, 2019
Location: Sertoma Ranch, Brooksville, Florida
This well-known music fest features 60+ bands including Florida's best in several genres. Bring your RV's, tents and stay for this 4 day event and enjoy the complete experience.
May 16 - 19, 2019
Location: Key Largo, Florida
Featuring multiple stages and entertainment areas with songwriters from Nashville and around the U.S. including genres of pop, rock, blues, jazz and country.
June 3 - 22, 2019
Location: Holley Hall at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, Sarasota, Florida
This 2 weeks event is a magical combination of youthful promise and acclaimed talent and is known as one of the finest classical music events in the nation.
August 30 - September 1, 2019
Location: Panama City Beach, Florida
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is on Panama City Beach, one of Florida’s most beautiful beach locations, featuring 3 days of Country music and festivities.