Country Thunder, Tortuga Festivals Bring Country Stars to Florida Beaches in 2026
Treasure Coast residents can drive to St. Pete Beach for Kane Brown May 8-10 or Fort Lauderdale for Tortuga April 10-12 without long trips.
Two major country music festivals within driving range of the Treasure Coast are scheduled for spring 2026, offering Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River county residents nearby options for live music without a flight or extended road trip, according to a Billboard festival roundup.
Country Thunder Florida is set for May 8-10 at St. Pete Beach, roughly two hours from Port St. Lucie via I-95 and I-275. The festival's announced lineup includes Kane Brown, Zach Top, and Gavin Adcock. The Tortuga Music Festival, scheduled for April 10-12 at Fort Lauderdale Beach — about an hour south — will feature Post Malone, Kenny Chesney, and Riley Green.
Both events are part of a broader national calendar of country, Americana, and bluegrass festivals offering immersive experiences including gourmet food, top-shelf beverages, cooking demonstrations, artisan markets, dancefloors, honkytonks, dedicated family zones for attendees of all ages and onsite camping, according to Billboard. Ticket prices, parking fees, and lodging costs for either festival were not included in the source material According to initial reports,.
The Key West Songwriters Festival, running April 29 through May 3 in Key West, rounds out the closer regional options, featuring songwriters including Lori McKenna and Liz Rose. For fans willing to travel to the Tampa Bay area, Country Thunder Florida's St. Pete Beach location may be the most accessible multiday camping festival on the spring calendar for Treasure Coast attendees.
Several country festivals have shuttered or paused for 2026, including Country Jam Colorado and The Watershed Festival, making remaining regional events more significant draws for fans, according to Billboard's list. No Treasure Coast dates or venues were listed in the source material.
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