Anyone who’s ever been to a music festival knows that the 2-4 day stretch of non-stop concerts can be one of the most fun yet most exhausting experiences ever.
Spending most of the day on your feet, running between stages to catch your favorite artists, all while keeping up the energy to sing and jump along to every song, is no easy feat. On top of that, festivals can get expensive fast, with tickets often costing hundreds of dollars before you even factor in travel, accommodations, and food.
However, there’s one loophole to ensure that you’re getting the best bang for your buck out of your festival experience while turning the weekend into more than just a series of shows. Arguably, the best summer combination is country music and any body of water, which is why beachside festivals offer such a peak experience.
With a lineup set by the shore, you can spend your mornings soaking up the sun, swimming in the ocean, or relaxing in the sand before heading into a full afternoon and night of live music. Even better, many of these festivals take place right on the beach, meaning you can enjoy a full beach day while watching some of your favorite artists perform your go-to summer favorites live.
If you’re looking for the perfect music festival and beach getaway wrapped up in one, look no further. Here’s every upcoming 2026 country music festival that is happening on (or near) the beach:
Tortuga Music Festival
- Dates: April 10-12
- Location: Ft. Lauderdale Beach, FL
- Headliners:
- Post Malone
- Riley Green
- Kenny Chesney
Country Thunder Florida
- Dates: May 8-10
- Location: St. Pete Beach, FL
- Headliners:
- Gavin Adcock
- Zach Top
- Kane Brown
Patriotic Festival
While this Memorial Day weekend festival isn’t buried in the sand, it hosts a perfectly curated lineup just a few miles away from the Virginia Beach coastline. Fans can catch Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn, and The Red Clay Strays live at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Dates: May 22-24
- Location: Norfolk, VA
- Headliners:
- Zach Top
- Brooks & Dunn
- The Red Clay Strays
Gulf Coast Jam
- Dates: May 28-31
- Location: Panama City Beach, FL
- Headliners:
- Post Malone
- Chris Stapleton
- Riley Green
- Keith Urban
Carolina Country Music Festival
- Dates: June 4-7
- Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
- Headliners:
- Riley Green
- Luke Bryan
- Blake Shelton
- Post Malone
5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest
- Dates: June 12-13
- Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
- Headliners:
- Ella Langley
- Old Dominion
Barefoot Country Music Festival
- Dates: June 18-21
- Location: Wildwood, NJ
- Headliners:
- Post Malone
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Eric Church
- Miranda Lambert
Country Calling
- Dates: October 2-3
- Location: Ocean City, MD
- Headliners:
- TBA