Welcome to Rockville
May 7 – 10, 2026
Catch Welcome to Rockville, the largest rock music festival in North America, at Daytona International Speedway. With over 160 bands like Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance and Ice Nine Kills dominating five stages, it’s well worth the one-hour day trip to the Atlantic Coast.
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Rolling Loud
May 8 – 10, 2026
Want even more listening inspo? Get ready to party during the world’s largest hip-hop festival when Rolling Loud rolls into Camping World Stadium. The three-day festival will feature nearly 100 performers and dozens of official pre- and post-parties throughout downtown Orlando. Catch featured headliners including Don Toliver, Playboi Carti and NBA Youngboy in the only U.S. stop on Rolling Loud’s 2026 festival tour.
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35th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
May 12 – 25, 2026
Discover the nation’s longest-running Fringe theatre festival with comedy, music, dance, theater and more across multiple downtown Orlando locations. Loch Haven Cultural Park is the epicenter of the action, featuring free entertainment on the lawn, boundary-pushing visual arts, and a Kids Fringe section packed with family-friendly fun. Discover additional Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival shows at the Lowndes Shakespeare Theatre, Renaissance Theatre Company, Savoy Orlando and more throughout your stay.
Orlando Carnival Downtown Weekend
May 22 – 24, 2026
Party all weekend long with three days of Carnival celebrations in downtown Orlando. The fun begins with a high-energy fashion show and continues with a massive Carnival J’ouvert celebration in the heart of downtown Orlando. Both are ticketed events, but the grand finale is completely free to attend. Celebrate Caribbean culture with the Orlando Carnival Downtown Mas Band Parade and Concert, where you can enjoy cultural performances, an artisan marketplace, parade viewing, a concert and more.
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