Daytona Beach Area Welcomes Spring with Art, Music and Cultural Festivals | News
Where can spring break visitors find the largest gathering of Jeeps, the largest rock music festival in America and a plethora of arts, cultural and music festivals?
Located on Florida’s east coast, the Daytona Beach area is known as the festival capital of Florida and will be home to a plethora of those festivals this spring. Whatever residents or visitors are looking for, this coastal destination has something for everyone.
Here’s a look at some of the upcoming spring festivals in the Daytona Beach area:
Spring Turkey Run
When: March 27-29
Thousands of classic car enthusiasts and enthusiasts will converge this year for the 36th annual Spring Daytona Turkey Run at the Daytona International Speedway. The Spring Turkey Run will align with the nation’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate American freedom, innovation and the lasting legacy of our automotive heritage. Visitors can explore the thousands of classic cars on display and for sale, visit the huge swap meet, enjoy arts and crafts at Artisan Alley, food, Hops & Hoods Beer Festival and much more.
ONE DAYTONA Art Festival
When: March 28-29
ONE DAYTONA, the shopping, entertainment and dining destination directly across from the world-famous Daytona International Speedway, will host the ONE DAYTONA Art Festival. This arts festival features juried and non-juried artisans, live art exhibitions, live music on the Victory Circle stage, a kids’ zone with hands-on craft projects, artist talks at Gallery500, a student art walk and more. Admission is free.
Daytona Beach Arts Festival
When: April 11-12
Staged in historic downtown Daytona Beach, the fifth annual Daytona Beach Arts Fest is an immersive art experience featuring juried art, artisans, crafts, chalk art, live music and mini murals. Admission is free.
Jazz festival on the lake
When: April 17-18
Dozens of jazz bands representing schools across Florida and college ensembles will perform at the 27th annual Lakeside Jazz Festival downtown in Port Orange, a premier jazz event in the southern US.
Ormond Beach Celtic Festival
When: April 18-19
The sounds of bagpipes will resound in Ormond Beach from Rockefeller Gardens and Fortunato Park along the Halifax River for the 15th annual Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. The festival is led by the internationally renowned Celtic rock band 7 Nations. In addition to multiple music stages, festival goers can enjoy the Highland Games, a Clan Village and Celtic societies from across the region, as well as Celtic food, crafts and jewelery and much more.
Jeep beach
When: April 17 – April 26
Recognized as the world’s largest exclusive Jeep event, Jeep Beach 2026 is a 10-day, family-friendly event held in Daytona Beach and Volusia County. The event, which began in 2003, attracts Jeep enthusiasts and Jeep industry vendors around the world to the destination, with organizers expecting more than 250,000 visitors and 40,000 Jeeps at the destination.
While there will be many events throughout the province, the two-day main event weekend at the Daytona International Speedway and the traditional, world-famous Jeep Beach Parade are among the highlights. Other activities include a Coastal Clean Up, Sunset in the Sand 5K and Jeep Beach concerts.
Jeep Beach has donated more than $5 million to local charities to date through the week-long event’s fundraising efforts. All proceeds will be distributed to charities in Central Florida counties. Jeep Beach has supported more than 150 nonprofits.
Ormond Beach art in the park
When: May 2-3
The 52nd annual Ormond Beach Art in the Park is held in the Rockefeller Gardens along the Halifax River. A selection of visual artists and craftsmen will present their unique creations. There will be a children’s craft zone, live entertainment and food vendors. Admission is free.
Welcome to Rockville
When: May 7-10
Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me the Horizon and My Chemical Romance headline Welcome to Rockville, one of America’s largest rock festivals at Daytona International Speedway. “The World Center of Racing” becomes “The World Center of Rock” with more than 160 bands from all rock genres on five stages. In addition, Welcome To Rockville also offers carnival rides, a giant water slide, artwork, partner experiences, award-winning spirits and delectable cuisine. This is the rock ‘n’ roll playground you’ve been waiting for.
