Three days of music, ocean conservation, and beachfront entertainment await festival-goers at the highly anticipated Tortuga Music Festival 2026, scheduled for April 10-12 at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, Florida. The festival’s lineup features an unexpectedly diverse array of talent spanning multiple genres, with headliners Post Malone, Kenny Chesney, and Riley Green leading a star-studded roster of performers.
Fort Lauderdale’s Tortuga Music Festival returns with three days of beachside entertainment featuring headliners Post Malone, Kenny Chesney, and Riley Green.
The 2026 edition continues the festival’s tradition of blending country music with other genres, creating a unique musical tapestry against the backdrop of Fort Lauderdale’s scenic coastline. Notable artists joining the headliners include country veterans Dwight Yoakam and Clay Walker, alongside contemporary stars Tyler Hubbard and Russell Dickerson.
In a surprising cross-genre addition, hip-hop icon Ice Cube and rock band The Fray will perform, reinforcing the festival’s reputation for musical diversity. Following the success of the 2025 festival that saw performances from Luke Combs and Tim McGraw, attendees can expect exceptional live music experiences.
Beyond the music, Tortuga maintains its commitment to ocean conservation and environmental advocacy. The Rock the Ocean Foundation has received over $6 million in net proceeds from previous festivals to support various marine conservation initiatives. The festival has implemented extensive waste diversion efforts, successfully redirecting over 115 tons of waste from landfills during its 2024 event.
Special permits have been secured to guarantee the protection of sea turtles during nesting season, demonstrating the organizers’ dedication to responsible event management.
The festival structure will feature multiple simultaneous stages to accommodate more than 40 performers throughout the weekend. This arrangement allows attendees to experience a variety of musical styles while maximizing opportunities to catch headline performances during peak hours.
Although primarily adult-oriented, the festival welcomes children under 10 when accompanied by a ticketed adult, making it accessible to families.
Outside food and beverages are prohibited, but numerous vendors will be available on-site to serve the diverse crowd of music enthusiasts. Performing artists will benefit from proper royalty collection through various performance rights organizations that ensure compensation for public performances at large-scale events like Tortuga. Many artists see festival appearances as crucial for establishing multiple income streams in today’s competitive music industry.
With attendance numbers steadily increasing in recent years, Tortuga 2026 is poised to further cement its status as one of America’s premier beach music festivals. The combination of top-tier musical talent, environmental consciousness, and the idyllic beach setting continues to draw fans from across the nation to this uniquely Floridian celebration of music and ocean advocacy.
