The Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival is a genre-spanning music festival known for bringing headlining acts to Central Florida. In the past, the event has taken place at the 600-acre
Sunshine Grove
. The goal is to incorporate the natural environment of Okeechobee, Fla., into the overall experience. While attendees have witnessed performances by
The Killers
,
Kings of Leon
and
Zeds Dead
, the experience has been rounded out by pristine grasslands, clear lakes, and exotic tropical woodlands.
Having been first organized in 2016, the Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival is still in its infancy. The inaugural festival was held March 4-6 and drew around 32,000 attendees. In 2017, an effort was made to learn from the first event and improve every facet of the festival experience. The music ranges from rock to electronic dance music. Described as a mashup, it is an environmentally conscious festival too. It aims to maximize materials that are biodegradable, repurposed, recycled and sustainable.
When Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival tickets go on sale, you can snag your spot at StubHub. Whether you plan to camp out for all four days of the festival, pop in for a single day of music or go all out with a VIP experience, StubHub has your passes.
The Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival in 2018 was held on March 1–5. The lineup included Leon Bridges, The Flaming Lips and Big Gigantic as well as Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles, Turkuaz, Hiss Golden Messenger and the Main Squeeze. The 2017 revelry featured the Kings Of Leon, a collaboration between Usher and
The Roots
and EDM star
Bassnectar
.
The Lumineers
, Flume and Wiz Khalifa also made appearances. Other musical treats included Allen Stone, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic and the Perpetual Groove and Moon Taxi
During past events, the Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival has built up to three stages. This allows attendees to choose their favorite acts and enjoy a spread-out environment.
While the Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival was held consecutively from 2016-2018, it took a hiatus in 2019. All signs point toward the Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival making a comeback in 2020. The event has typically been held in March. The lineup and ticket sales information release has historically been released in November.
For past Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival concerts, an array of ticket options have been available. Three- and four-day passes are among the popular options because they allow concertgoers to enjoy the entire festival. The 2017 event offered the Eternal Sunshine VIP Boutique Camping Experience and a Super VIP Luxury Tour Bus. There are also other VIP options with added perks and amenities.
At the Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival, concertgoers have the opportunity to listen to great music from top performers as well as enjoy the natural environment that surrounds the venue. Additional attractions include food vendors, drink lounges and merchandise shops.
Those who are interested in hanging out in Florida and attending other music festivals might want to check out the Ultra Music Festival in Miami held at the
Bayfront Park Amphitheater
or the Jacksonville Jazz Festival held in Jacksonville at the
Florida Theater
.