TAMPA, Fla. – The Gasparilla Music Festival is officially moving into its new home this spring. Organizers for the event, presented by Water Street Tampa, have released the full performance schedule for the 2026 festival, which is scheduled to run from April 10–12.
This year, the three-day celebration shifts to Meridian Fields, an 11.5-acre site located at 101 S. Meridian Ave., positioned just north of the Water Street Tampa district.
The festival kicks off Friday, April 10, with gates opening at 3 p.m. Mt. Joy is set to headline the opening night, supported by a diverse bill including Shakey Graves, GZA & the Phunky Nomads, lovelytheband, and local Tampa artist Tom G. On Saturday, the focus shifts toward dance and electronic music with headliners Two Friends taking the stage alongside Jai Wolf, Bryce Vine, Kasbo, and Forester.
The weekend concludes on Sunday with a closing performance by Gov’t Mule, following sets from Drive-By Truckers, Cimafunk, Kaitlin Butts, The Suffers, and East Nash Grass.
“We are really excited for what we have in store this year,” said David Cox, Executive Director of the Gasparilla Music Foundation. “We really think Tampa is going to be blown away not just by the incredible musicians but also by this amazing venue right in the heart of the city.”
Beyond the main grounds at Meridian Fields, the festival will maintain a presence within the Water Street Tampa district itself, featuring live performances and a free stage accessible to the public. Organizers are preparing for roughly 10,000 attendees per day for the event, which has been a staple of the city’s Gasparilla season since its founding in 2012.
While the music lineup is now public, the festival foundation noted that further announcements regarding the food lineup, the return of the free GMF Kids Fest, and new on-site activations are still to come.
Detailed performance times and daily schedules have been posted to the festival’s official website and mobile app. Tickets are currently on sale at gmftickets.com, with single-day general admission starting at $55 and VIP options at $135. Three-day weekend passes are available starting at $100.
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