Tortuga Music Festival has been doing annual concerts on the beach of Ft. Lauderdale since 2013 the year of its inception. It was created as a large-scale event to raise funds and awareness for Ocean Conversation. Its founder Chris Stacey a 20-year music industry veteran and ocean enthsiast along with A.J. Niland of HUKA Entertainment. The time is approaching where Country Music’s emerging and leading artists make their way to the Ft. Lauderdale shoreline for a vibrant weekend filled with enjoyment, sunshine, and sand. This year’s roster promises to be exceptional. I’m fortunate to attend and experience the energy up close!
This year’s lineup is as folllows
Friday April 10, 2026
- Chayce Beckham
- Ashley Cooke
- Lucas Nelson
- Dwight Yoakam
- Emily Ann Roberts
- Surfer Girl
- Sons of legion
- Flatland Calvary
- Ice Cube
- Mary Kutter
- Lakeview
- Hunter Flynn
- Elizabeth Nichols
- Chandler Walters
- Headliner for Friday Night Post Malone
Saturday April 11th, 2026
- Adam David
- Buffalo Traffic Jam
- Graham Barham
- Solon Holt
- Brittney Spencer
- Colbie Caillat
- Preston Cooper
- Afroman
- Clay Walker
- Owen Riegling
- G. Love & Special Sauce
- Tyler Hubbard
- Cole Goodwin
- The Fray
- Headliner for Saturday Night Riley Green
Sunday April 12th, 2026
- Rhys Rutherford
- Brandon Wisham
- Greylan James
- The Band Loula
- The Wheeland Brothers
- Uncle Kracker
- Something Out West
- Amanda Shires
- Shane Smith & The Saints
- McCoy Moore
- Josh Ross
- Russell Dickerson
- The Jack Wharff Band
- Dustin Lynch
- Headliner for Sunday Night Kenny Chesney
Some of these performers are making their debut at Tortuga, while others, like Kenny Chesney, are returning for their 6th time. Kenny last performed in 2023, having made his debut at the very first festival in 2013. He’s also set to receive the first-ever Ocean Legacy Award during his 2026 performance. I’m really looking forward to seeing this star-studded event and witnessing one of the greatest of all time receive his award.