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Okeechobee Fest Announces Wave One of 2026 Lineup

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8 months ago

October 4, 2025

South Florida Insider

OKEECHOBEE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL (OMF) 2026 UNVEILS WAVE ONE OF DIVERSE, MULTI-GENRE LINEUP FOR UPCOMING 10-YEAR REUNION.

October 1st, 2025

FEATURING HEADLINE PERFORMANCES FROM THE LUMINEERS, GRIZ, FISHER, AND T-PAIN, WITH ADDITIONAL HEADLINERS TO BE UNVEILED SOON

FURTHER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE PERFORMANCES FROM ALISON WONDERLAND, BIG GIGANTIC, BIG WILD, BIGXTHAPLUG, BLAAP, FLIPTURN, GANJA WHITE NIGHT, GOTH BABE, GRAMATIK, IAN, LP GIOBBI, LSDREAM (INCLUDING LSDREAM PRESENTS LIGHTCODE), THE DISCO BISCUITS, RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE, TRACTORBEAM, TYCHO, YOUNG THE GIANT, AND MANY MORE

ALL-STAR POWOW! TO PAIR UNEXPECTED TALENTS FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME VARIETY OF LIVE MASHUPS

WIDE RANGE OF IMMERSIVE ONLY-AT-OKEECHOBEE EXPERIENCES INCLUDE JUNGLE51 STAGE, PRESENTING EXTENDED DJ SETS FROM SUNDOWN TO SUNRISE

TICKETS FOR OKEECHOBEE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2026 ARE ON SALE NOW

FESTIVAL 2026 TRAILER STREAMING NOW

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival (OMF) has unveiled the first wave of the diverse, multi-genre lineup for its upcoming 10-year reunion, once again showcasing an awe-inspiring variety of global superstars, rising new artists, certifiable legends, and more, many of whom are making their long-awaited return to the iconic gathering following previous fan favorite performances. The beloved Florida independent music festival’s first gathering in three years takes place March 19-22, 2026, as always in the magical South Florida nature paradise of Sunshine Grove.

Tickets for Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2026 are on sale now. Ticket options include 4-Day General Admission, 4-Day GA+, and 4-Day VIP, along with a variety of camping, VIP glamping, parking packages and culinary experiences. Payment plans are available for all ticket types, camping passes, and add-ons for a 25% deposit. For complete ticket information, please see www.okeechobeefest.com/tickets.

Founded in 2016 with a mandate of authenticity, kindness, and respect between each other and the environment we inhabit, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2026 will once again celebrate the spirit of music, arts, and community with epic live performances and Only-at-Okeechobee immersive experiences unlike those found at any other festival. The upcoming OMF 2026 will feature headline performances from The Lumineers, GRiZ (performing two sets, including a sure-to-be-unforgettable “Chasing The Golden Hour Set”), T-Pain, and Fisher, with additional headliners to be unveiled soon.

Further highlights will include performances from Alison Wonderland, Big Gigantic, Big Wild, BigXthaPlug, BLAAP, Flipturn, Ganja White Night, Goth Babe, Gramatik, IAN, LP Giobbi, LSDream (including LSDream presents LIGHTCODE), The Disco Biscuits, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Tractorbeam, Tycho, Young The Giant, and many more. As noted, many of the artists appearing at OMF 2026 are returning to the festival for their second, third, fourth – and in the case of GRiZ, fifth – appearance at Sunshine Grove, affirming the gathering’s unparalleled legacy of community and tradition. In addition, OMF 2026 will see the return of what has proven one of the festival’s defining moments since its inaugural event in 2016 – the PoWoW!, an all-star jam session pairing unexpected talents for a variety of live mashups filled with creativity and imagination against an epic setting under the stars deep in the heart of Sunshine Grove.

OMF 2026 will keep the music and spirit going all night long with the Jungle 51 Stage, presenting extended sets by internationally known DJs from sundown to sunrise, capturing all the energy of a club but in the beauty and atmosphere of a verdant jungle. During the day, Jungle 51 will morph into a wellness forest where attendees can participate in yoga and other mindful programming or simply lounge around in the shade and enjoy the tropical surroundings. Many other “Only at Okeechobee” experiences will be on hand throughout Sunshine Grove, offering enrichment and exclusive happenings that are intrinsically connected to the surrounding ecosystem, from the immersive Chobewobee Village – melding captivating art installations and interactive activities with surprise performances and more – to the Farmers Market, where festivalgoers can buy fresh local produce, food, drinks and more from some of Okeechobee’s lovely neighbors. A new range of elevated dining experiences will also be available, including the Speakeasy Experience: Champagne Problems (open to all ticket types), VIP Dining Experience: The Grove Table, and VIP Dining Experience: Argentine BBQ Supper Club. More details on the world of OMF can be found at www.okeechobeefest.com/experience.

To mark the gathering’s milestone 10-year reunion, OMF has partnered with British artist Nigel Waymouth, whose visionary poster designs defined the psychedelic era, to create an original artwork for the 2026 event. Known for co-producing iconic posters that helped define the aesthetic of the psychedelic era, the new piece for Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2026 sees Waymouth returning to poster art for the first time in decades, continuing his lifelong celebration of peace, love, and life in color. An exclusive behind-the-scenes mini-documentary detailing the screen-printing process of the OMF 2026 poster art, as well as Waymouth’s storied past as an artist and historic ties to music and popular culture, is streaming now on YouTube.

“Okee reminded me of something: not the scene, but the spirit,” says Nigel Waymouth. “I felt it was time for a little revival, to show the next generation what their forefathers have produced. With this piece and all of my art, I hope to remind everyone to always give peace a chance!”

WATCH NIGEL WAYMOUTH OKEECHOBEE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2026 MINI-DOCUMENTARY

Located in Okeechobee County – a one to two-and-a-half-hour drive from South Florida’s major cities, including Orlando, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale – Sunshine Grove is a picturesque 830+ acre natural oasis that boasts sweeping grasslands, pine and palmetto jungles, and expansive lakes and waterways that create a truly unique tropical country landscape. From sprawling groves to undiscovered forests, the unique organic elements that inhabit Sunshine Grove inspire a profound recognition of the influence and significance of the natural environment that serves as the backdrop and home for tens of thousands of campers and music fans for four epic nights under the country starscape. OMF invites individuals from all over to join together in the sanctuary of Sunshine Grove’s natural paradise, where the only rule is to be fully present within yourself and the community, to reach new connections and understandings through music, dance, the arts, and the simple pleasure of sharing a meal with new and old friends alike.

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OKEECHOBEE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2026

MARCH 19-22, 2026

SUNSHINE GROVE, FL

Lineup:

The Lumineers

GRiZ (Performing 2x, including “Chasing The Golden Hour Set”)

T-Pain

Fisher

Alison Wonderland

Big Gigantic

Big Wild

BigXthaPlug

BLAAP

Flipturn

Ganja White Night

Goth Babe

Gramatik

IAN

LP Giobbi

LSDream (+ LSDream presents LIGHTCODE)

The Disco Biscuits

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Tractorbeam

Tycho

Young The Giant

Ahee

Artifakts

Capochino

Covex

DENM

Dogs in a Pile

Effin

Eggy

Jantson

Know Good

Koastle

Lizzy Jane

Mary Droppinz

Penelope Road

Pretty Pink

ProbCause

Ravenscoon

Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners

Ries Brothers

Smokeland

Steller

The Stews

The Movement

Tropidelic

Trousdale

Truth

TVBOO

Whethen

Winyah

Zingara

JUNGLE 51: EXTENDED SETS SUNDOWN TO SUNRISE

Bergsonist

Black Rave Culture

Derrick May

Mathew Jonson

Moodymann

Nightmares on Wax

Octave One

Rechulski

Riva Starr

Special Request

TamiX

The Josh Craig

TV HILL

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

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ABOUT OMF 2026 LLC:

OMF 2026 LLC, an affiliate of Soundslinger, is the owner, manager, and operator and responsible party for the organization, planning, and production of the OMF 2026, taking place March 19-22, 2026, at Sunshine Grove in Okeechobee, Florida. OMF 2026 LLC is led by a team of seasoned music industry professionals with extensive experience in event production and music festival management, ensuring a high-quality and unforgettable experience for all attendees.

ABOUT SOUNDSLINGER:

Soundslinger is an independent real estate and live event company dedicated to developing music, art, and lifestyle experiences that create lasting value for both fans and the Okeechobee community. Situated on its picturesque 830+ acre property – Sunshine Grove – in Okeechobee, Florida, the company has become a cornerstone of cultural engagement in Florida. Since its founding in 2015 by Rechulski and a group of music industry veterans, Soundslinger has curated OMF, drawing over 175,000 attendees and showcasing an impressive roster of more than 750 renowned artists across multiple stages. Past headliners have included globally celebrated acts such as Mumford & Sons, Kendrick Lamar, Skrillex, Usher feat. The Roots, Snoop Dogg, Tame Impala, Kings of Leon, Post Malone, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Sven Vath, and GRiZ, among many others. Soundslinger is dedicated to shaping and enriching Florida’s cultural landscape through its events that thoughtfully blend music, the arts, nature, and camping for an unparalleled experience.

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Palace Pride 2026 Is Turning Ocean Drive Into Miami Beach’s Most Joyful Stage

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If there is one place in Miami Beach that knows how to make Pride Month feel larger than life, it is The Palace.

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This June, the legendary Ocean Drive hotspot is going all in with Palace Pride 2026: Center Stage, Open Arms, a month-long celebration packed with drag, dining, nightlife, community moments, celebrity appearances, and the kind of sidewalk-to-stage energy that has made Palace one of South Florida’s most beloved LGBTQ+ institutions.

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Inspired by the richness and mystique of the Brazilian rainforest, the presentation moves beyond the traditional runway format and into a cinematic, multi sensory experience where fashion, storytelling, music, and visual artistry come together in one space.

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When: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Where: Tequila Town, 4710 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33142