Southern Rock

Southern Rock: 28 upcoming festivals. Dates: November 2026 to September 2027. The most Southern Rock: Big Blues Bender 2027, Moon Crush 2027, and Buckeye Country Superfest 2027.

Southern Rock is an Americana subgenre characterized by a powerful, guitar-driven sound, often featuring dual lead guitars and a prominent rhythm section, creating an energetic and blues-infused atmosphere. It emerged in the American South during the 1960s, drawing heavily from rock 'n' roll, country, and blues traditions, reclaiming the region's foundational influence on early rock music. Iconic artists like The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and ZZ Top defined its sound. Its cultural impact resonated through its blend of regional identity with mainstream rock aesthetics, often celebrating Southern pride and working-class themes.

The most Southern Rock festivals

Ranked by the share of the lineup tagged Southern Rock (at least 5 identified artists).

  1. Big Blues Bender 2027

    Sep 9 – Sep 12, 2027

    Las Vegas, United States 🇺🇸

    With GA-20, JJ Grey & Mofro, Paul Thorn, Robert Randolph…

    5 / 17 Southern Rock artistsout of a 21-artist lineup29% Southern Rock

  2. Moon Crush 2027

    Apr 23 – Apr 25, 2027

    Miramar Beach, United States 🇺🇸

    With JJ Grey & Mofro, Jason Isbell

    2 / 11 Southern Rock artists18% Southern Rock

  3. Buckeye Country Superfest 2027

    Jul 10, 2027

    Columbus, United States 🇺🇸

    With Chris Stapleton

    1 / 6 Southern Rock artists17% Southern Rock

  4. Rock the Bowl Festival 2026

    Dec 29, 2026

    New Plymouth, New Zealand 🇳🇿

    With NEEDTOBREATHE, Sister Hazel

    2 / 13 Southern Rock artistsout of a 15-artist lineup15% Southern Rock

  5. Sun, Sand, And Soul 2027

    Apr 15 – Apr 17, 2027

    Miramar Beach, United States 🇺🇸

    With Tedeschi Trucks Band

    1 / 7 Southern Rock artists14% Southern Rock

  6. The Hondo Rodeo Fest

    Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026

    Chase Field, United States 🇺🇸

    With Lynyrd Skynyrd

    1 / 8 Southern Rock artists13% Southern Rock

  7. Meadow Fest 2027

    May 28 – May 30, 2027

    Amersham, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    With Wooden Horse

    1 / 8 Southern Rock artistsout of a 25-artist lineup13% Southern Rock

  8. Helldorado

    Nov 14, 2026

    Klokgebouw, Netherlands 🇳🇱

    With Nashville Pussy, Supersuckers

    2 / 22 Southern Rock artists9% Southern Rock

  9. Heavy Psych Sounds Fest London 2026

    Nov 13 – Nov 14, 2026

    London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    With Desert Storm

    1 / 11 Southern Rock artists9% Southern Rock

  10. Orange Blossom Revue 2026

    Dec 4 – Dec 5, 2026

    Lake Wales, United States 🇺🇸

    With JJ Grey & Mofro

    1 / 13 Southern Rock artistsout of a 16-artist lineup8% Southern Rock

Upcoming Southern Rock festivals

All Southern Rock festivals, near you or worldwide

29 upcoming Southern Rock festivals worldwide: the 28 with an announced line-up, plus 1 whose line-up is still partial, or not announced yet while its previous edition featured this genre. Narrow down by area, region, country or continent.