ORLANDO, Fla. – Major acts are poised to keep Central Florida’s concert streak going in 2026, with a packed calendar taking shape as the region readies for another year of big‑name shows.
March
Barry Manilow had to reschedule his January concert until March to have surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung. The 82-year-old crooner will be recovering for the month of January and plans to return to action with Valentine’s weekend concerts beginning Feb. 12 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, and then his arena concerts will resume Feb. 28 in Tampa, Florida.
- Barry Manilow: March 13 at the Kia Center
April
Demi Lovato, an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame on the Disney Channel, has built a career around powerful vocals and candid, personal themes.
- Demi Lovato: April 10 at the Kia Center
May
My Chemical Romance, Foo Fighters and Guns N’ Roses lead an expansive 2026 Welcome to Rockville lineup which will feature over 150 bands.
- Welcome to Rockville: May 7-10 at Daytona International Speedway
Rolling Loud, which bills itself as the “world’s largest hip-hop festival,” is heading to Orlando this year for its only stop in the U.S. Organizers have not yet released its 2026 lineup, but the festival typically features some of the biggest names in rap and draws tens of thousands of attendees to each of its global stops
- Rolling Loud: May 8-10 Hip hop festival at Camping World Stadium
“Weird Al” Yankovic will bring his full‑production multimedia comedy rock show back to the stage on the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, featuring his signature hits along with fan favorites that have never been performed live. His longtime band will be joined by four additional musicians to create an expanded concert setup.
Yankovic, the biggest‑selling comedy recording artist in history and a five‑time Grammy winner, is known for parodying major pop acts over the past four decades, including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Queen, U2 and Lady Gaga.
- “Weird Al” Yankovic: May 29 at Kia Center
June
Rosalía, a Spanish singer, songwriter and producer, is known for blending flamenco with pop, R&B and electronic music. She gained international attention with her breakthrough album El Mal Querer, which highlighted her powerful vocals, bold visual style and modern take on traditional flamenco. Since then, she has become one of contemporary music’s most influential artists, earning multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards. With hits including “MALAMENTE,” “DESPECHÁ” and “LA FAMA,” Rosalía continues to push creative boundaries through genre‑mixing production and striking, highly stylized visuals.
- Rosalía: June 8 at Kia Center
July
Megan Moroney, is an American country singer‑songwriter, who gained national attention with the viral single “Tennessee Orange,” which highlighted her mix of heartfelt lyrics and modern country style. Her debut album, Lucky, drew widespread praise for its honest storytelling and themes of love, heartbreak and Southern identity, establishing her as one of Nashville’s fast‑rising new artists. With a growing fan base and a down‑to‑earth presence, Moroney has quickly become one of country music’s most promising young voices.
- Megan Moroney: July 16 at Kia Center
September
Bruno Mars, one of the best‑selling artists of the 21st century and 16‑time Grammy winner is bringing The Romantic Tour to Raymond James Stadium. Sure, this one isn’t technically Central Florida, per se, but Bruno Mars just announced his first solo album release in 10 years.
- Bruno Mars: Sept. 12 at Raymond James Stadium
November
Electric Daisy Carnival, widely known as EDC, is one of the world’s largest electronic dance music festivals is known for its large‑scale production, featuring elaborate stages, immersive art installations, pyrotechnics, roaming performers and full‑size carnival rides.
- EDC: Nov. 6-8 at Camping World Stadium
Doja Cat, an American rapper, singer and songwriter, rose to prominence in the late 2010s after her viral track “Mooo!” drew widespread attention online. She became known for her genre‑blending sound, bold visual style and strong digital presence. Her 2019 album Hot Pink produced the chart‑topping single “Say So,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and cemented her status in pop and rap. Recognized for her versatility and eccentric creative approach, Doja Cat has earned multiple Grammy nominations and built a rapidly expanding global fan base.
- Doja Cat: Nov. 14 at Kia Center
The Vans Warped Tour is a traveling music festival known for its mix of punk rock, alternative, metal, and emo bands. The tour became a cultural phenomenon, giving emerging artists like Blink-182, Paramore, and Fall Out Boy a platform while celebrating skateboarding, alternative culture, and youth rebellion. Sponsored by Vans, it became one of the longest-running touring festivals in North America, attracting fans with its diverse lineup and unique festival atmosphere.
- Vans Warped Tour: Nov. 14-15 at Camping World Stadium