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Why Okeechobee Is The Ultimate Festival Destination

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival has completely proven to be a leading example in the ever-growing festival industry in just three very short years. Okeechobee has officially made Sunshine Grove their paradise of a home. while taking place during the perfected time of weather in Florida March 1st - 4th.

With an annual attendance of just over 30,000 people from all fifty states and 5 out of 7 continents, Okeechobee has mastered the most tranquil, peaceful, and controlled environment we have ever experienced at a four-day camping festival. 

If you'been itching for a true vacation of the soul, an interactive escape from your reality, or an unforgettable musical experience of a lifetime, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is 100% calling your name.

This is one of the only festivals on the planet that takes great pride in providing intense diversity in their talented lineup of artists. We're honored to call Okeechobee our home event and look forward to new and old comers coming together all for the love of music.

Experience indie rock classics like Arcade Fire, Foster The People, Leon Bridges, The Flaming Lips, Local Natives, Judah & The Lion, Misterwives, The Districts, and Chicano Batman. Get to know some of the biggest radio artists today including Travis Scott, Snoop Dogg (Superjam PoWow Set), Halsey, Khalid, Blackbear, MAGIC!, Lil Dicky, SUPERDUPERKYLE, and Slightly Stoopid.

Usher - Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2017 by Chris Jardines

Completely lose your mind and rage to the world's largest underground electronic, hip hop, and jam scene to date with Bassnectar, Tipper, Big Gigantic, STS9, Thievery Corporation, Zeds Dead, Gramatik, Illenium, Tycho, Sylvan Esso, Lettuce, Ganja White Night, G Jones, Big Wild, Denzel Curry, Ski Mask The Slump God, Pouya, Liquid Stranger, Twiddle, and seriously so many more. 

Waka Flocka - Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2017 by Chris Jardines

View the 2018 lineup in it's entirety HERE and expect the full day-to-day detailed scheduling for all events at the very beginning of February. This will be our third time covering Okee, and let us tell you, these people and this place alone with become your second home and family. The sense of community is unmatched and certainly is something you will be looking forward to every year to come.

Whatever your vibe is, you can find it here at Okeechobee. Let's say you want to lay low on the tunes. Not only do you have 800 acres of the gorgeous Sunshine Grove in the Florida sun to explore, but Okeechobee provides an entire other sector of the festival that truly differentiates this fest from any out there.

Find yourself in a collection of communities that are brought together to insure an experience for your mind, body, and soul. This will be a neighborhood within the grounds directly outside of The Grove, where you can encounter everything from interactive yoga, live art installationssurprise sets, gourmet food, a giant Ferris wheel, nooks and crannies to feed your jungle liking in the ChobeeWobee Village, and an entire Aquachobee beach area that is seriously better than any MTV Spring Break party you've ever seen. 

Aquachobee will be your early day destination hosted by This Song Is Sick, while the mystical Jungle 51 will be your secret nightly adventure, open until sunrise with your house and techno needs to keep you going. It's literally insane how many areas this entire event holds. It can actually be difficult to truly experience absolutely everything, that's why it's important to go with your own pace of flow and take your time in this world full of wonders. You'll come out a better you, we promise.

Tickets for our most highly suggested festival of the year, can be found HERE for as low as $289. This includes your productive freedom for four entire days and nights. P.S. Did we mention who is playing a first time Thursday headlining set? BASSNECTAR will be hosting two entire performances at this year's Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival and the first will be a full moon gathering beach set. So yes, being there all four days is absolutely essential.

Find all of your VIP, Portal Pair, ECO Warrior, Car & RV Pass necessities HERE. Ever have a fear of missing out? It's probably happening right now. Get rid of that fear and get everyone you know on board to purchase your tickets TODAY! In the meantime, take a look at our 3 Step Guide, 2017 Gallery, and this gorgeous example of what it means to find Heaven on Earth by entering the portal below.

Cover Photo by Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival
All Other Photos by Chris Jardines (Holiday of Music)

Governors Ball Shares Massive 2018 Lineup

The Governors Ball Music Festival will be returning to the gorgeous Randall's Island Park in New York City June 1st - 3rd for their eighth annual extravaganza. We are ecstatic to see such iconic artists from a variety of genres fit so perfectly in their biggest lineup yet.

Governors Ball is more than just a music festival but an immersive experience where you get the massive feeling of Coachella or Bonnaroo, without having to camp or drive an exponential amount of miles with your car packed to the brim. At GovBall, all you need to bring is yourself to experience today's best artists in the game within one of the greatest cities in the world. One of their ongoing quotes is "You're Doing Great!" which inspires attendees to keep doing their thing and let loose.

Now to the lineup. Heavy hitting headliner's for this year's celebration include massive artists such as Eminem, Jack White, Travis Scott, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. These names alone are more than enough to convince most festival goers to get their butts to the city this coming June.

Highlighted acts that we are personally most excited for include Halsey, N.E.R.D., Post Malone, Lil Uzi Vert, Damian Marley, Galantis, 2 Chainz, Dirty Projectors, Manchester Orchestra, DRAM, Vic Mensa, Third Eye Blind, Kali Uchis, Goldlink, The Menzingers, and The Struts. Here, take a look at the lineup in it's entirety below.

Can you guess who the surprise guest will be? The artist will be revealed in the month, so keep your eyes peeled. The buzz going around for Governors Ball is currently sweeping the festival season and a lot of first time attendees, have already purchased their passes.

Tickets are currently ON SALE for an exclusive day-of-announce price of $245 and will go up after tonight. General Admission, VIP, VIP Plus, Platinum, Suites, Hotel, Travel, and FAQ Info can all be found HERE. It's time to get yourself ready because this is the year attending Governors Ball in NYC is an absolute must people.

Hangout Music and Arts Festival Announce Stacked 2018 Lineup

The beach themed utopia of a festival, Hangout Music and Arts Festival, has just announced an enormous amount of talent coming to the gorgeous sands of Gulf Shores, Alabama May 18th - 20th, 2018.

Expect international phenomenon's such as Kendrick Lamar, The Killers, The Chainsmokers, Odesza, Logic, Portugal. The Man, Halsey, Galantis, SZA, Foster The People, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Slightly Stoopid, along with many more monumental acts all grooving in a beach wonderland like setting. Take a look at the Hangout 2018 lineup in it's entirety below.

We have always admired the layout and work ethic Hangout continues to put in their annual extravaganzas. It's refreshing, laid back, yet professional style of production is what keeps festival goers attending, completely selling out multiple years in the past.

3-Day General Admission Passes are currently ON SALE NOW for as low as $259, for the artists of the year coming together for an experience of a lifetime with you and your friends invited. Find all necessary GA, VIP, Super VIP, Big Kahuna, Cabana, Travel, Payment Plan, and Ticketing information HERE and start telling every you know why you're going to Alabama in May!