Article Contributed by Big Hassle Media
Published on 2026-03-10
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2026 (OMF) is very proud to announce the initial lineup for what has proven one of the beloved Florida independent music festival’s defining moments since its inaugural event in 2016 – the PoWoW!, an all-star jam session pairing unexpected talents for a variety of live mashups filled with creativity and imagination against an epic setting under the stars deep in the heart of Sunshine Grove.
OMF26 will see groundbreaking DJ/producer LP Giobbi leading in the first-ever female-led PoWoW, hosting a spectacular lineup of friends and very special surprise guests, including Rick Mitarotonda (Goose), Dominic Lalli (Big Gigantic), Aron Magner (The Disco Biscuits), and more. Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2026 takes place March 19-22, as always in the magical South Florida nature paradise of Sunshine Grove.
“The PoWow is one of my favorite experiences we curate each year,” Rechulski told Billboard earlier today. “It’s about bringing extraordinary artists together to create a truly once-in-a-lifetime moment, one where they push beyond the familiar and explore something entirely new in front of the fans. The fact that this year marks our first-ever female-led PoWow makes it even more powerful. Creating experiences that fans can only have at Okeechobee is central to what we do, and the PoWow is the ultimate expression of that vision.”
The past decade has seen a stunning assortment of superstars come together for the PoWoW, beginning in 2016 with a now-legendary jam featuring Miguel, Arcade Fire’s Win Butler, John Oates, Mac Miller, Skrillex, The Meters’ George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste, Kamasi Washington, and more. The years that followed furthered The PoWoW’s tradition of uniting diverse artists for unprecedented musical invention, spanning Soulive’s Eric Krasno, Michael McDonald, Solange, GRiZ, Vulfpeck, and members of Snarky Puppy (2017); Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Chaka Khan, and Trombone Shorty (2018); Cory Wong & Friends (2020); George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic with Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Earthgang, and others (2022); and Anderson .Paak with Free Nationals, Big Boi, Goose’s Rick Mitarotonda & Peter Anspach, the Earth, Wind & Fire horns, and many more (2023).
Founded in 2016 with a mandate of authenticity, kindness, and respect between each other and the environment we inhabit, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2026 will celebrate the spirit of music, arts, and community with epic headline performances from Cage The Elephant, Fisher, GRiZ, Knock 2, T-Pain, LCD Soundsystem, and The Lumineers, along with a truly diverse, multi-genre lineup of global superstars, rising new artists, certifiable legends, and more, many of whom are making their long-awaited return to the iconic gathering following previous fan favorite performances. An array of additional immersive musical experiences are also in store for OMG 2026 festivalgoers, including the Jungle 51 Stage, presenting extended sets by internationally known DJs from sundown to sunrise.
As always, OMF 2026 will travel far beyond the music with a truly one-of-a-kind assortment of “Only at Okeechobee” experiences unlike any other, offering infinite flavors, personal enrichment, and exclusive happenings that are intrinsically connected to the surrounding ecosystem. Details regarding the infinitely inspiring world of OMF 2026 can be found at www.okeechobeefest.com/
An extremely limited variety of ticket options is still available, including GA, 4-Day GA, and VIP passes, as well as a very small number of 2-Day Weekend and Single Day tickets. Checkout with PayPal offers flexible payment options starting at $20 a month. For complete details, please visit www.okeechobeefest.com/tickets
Located in Okeechobee County – a one to two-and-a-half-hour drive from South Florida’s major cities, including Orlando, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale – Sunshine Grove is a picturesque 830+ acre natural oasis that boasts sweeping grasslands, pine and palmetto jungles, and expansive lakes and waterways that create a truly unique tropical country landscape. From sprawling groves to undiscovered forests, the unique organic elements that inhabit Sunshine Grove inspire a profound recognition of the influence and significance of the natural environment that serves as the backdrop and home for tens of thousands of campers and music fans for four epic nights under the country starscape. OMF invites individuals from all over to join together in the sanctuary of Sunshine Grove’s natural paradise, where the only rule is to be fully present within yourself and the community, to reach new connections and understandings through music, dance, the arts, and the simple pleasure of sharing a meal with new and old friends alike.
