It’s almost time to head back to Fort Lauderdale Beach!
Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival returns April 2-4, 2027 for three days of live music, sunshine and one of the coolest festival settings you’ll find anywhere.
Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line and Megan Moroney will headline the 14th annual festival, which once again takes over the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Last year was my first time covering Tortuga, and I absolutely loved it.
There’s something pretty awesome about photographing some of the biggest names in music while standing on the beach with the Atlantic Ocean right behind you. The entire weekend felt like one giant party, and I left already hoping I’d get the chance to come back.
The 2027 lineup gives everyone another good reason to make the trip.
Florida Georgia Line, Eric Church, Megan Moroney, NE-YO, Stella Lefty, Vincent Mason, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Dylan Marlowe, Redferrin, Drake Milligan, Benny G, Franklin Jonas, Ashley Anne, Josh Weathers, Cody Lohden, Highway Home, Just Jayne, Train, Stephen Wilson Jr., Chase Matthew, Grace Potter, Tyler Nance, Willow Avalon, The Droptines, Algorhythm, Sons of Habit, Kyle Schuesler, Sunny Black, Slater Nalley, KG and The Bad Habits, Jordan Cobb, Goo Goo Dolls, Tucker Wetmore, Dylan Scott, Tyler Braden, Carter Faith, Zach John King, BadFish, Jacob Hackworth, Wheeland Brothers, Blake Proehl, Kevin Powers, Colin Lynch, Ava Hall and Cassidy Daniels are all scheduled to perform, along with Dee Jay Silver and DJ Rock.
That’s a really fun mix.
Country is obviously a huge part of Tortuga, but one of the things I enjoyed about the festival was that you aren’t listening to the exact same style of music for three straight days. The Sunset Stage will feature Goo Goo Dolls, Train and NE-YO as headliners, bringing rock, pop and R&B into the mix as the sun goes down over Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Florida Georgia Line’s appearance is also a big one. Tortuga will be their first headlining festival performance since announcing their return to touring in 2027.
Of course, Tortuga is about more than the music.
You’ve got three stages spread across the beachfront, daytime performances under the Florida sun and sunset sets with the ocean as the backdrop. It’s one of those festivals where you can watch an artist, grab something to eat, hang out on the beach for a while and then head right back to another stage.
The festival has also had a major focus on protecting the environment since it began in 2013.
Rock The Ocean’s Conservation Village gives fans a chance to meet organizations working to protect sea turtles, coral reefs, sharks, marine habitats and marine mammals. Tortuga fans have helped raise more than $7 million for ocean conservation, research and education over the years.
The festival has also earned a 2-Star Blue Seal from Oceanic Global for its sustainability efforts, including reducing single-use plastics and responsibly managing waste.
That combination of music, the beach and a good cause really makes Tortuga stand out.
After getting the opportunity to cover it for the first time last year, I completely understand why people come back year after year.
I’m ready to get my feet back in the sand!
