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The Portal Reopens: Okeechobee Music Festival Returns After Three Years

Noah Deassuncao
Jan 5, 2026
2 min read
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They say if you love something, let it go, and if it comes back, it was meant to be. After a long-awaited three-year hiatus, Okeechobee Music Festival (OMF) is officially returning, reopening The Portal to Florida once again. Set to take over the sprawling 800-acre Sunshine Grove in Okeechobee, Florida, the festival is back with a staggering lineup of chart-topping acts like Cage the Elephant, T-Pain, The Lumineers, LCD Soundsystem, and the highly anticipated return of GRiZ.

This March, OMF is pulling out all the stops with immersive new experiences, mind-bending art installations, and a deeply versatile lineup designed for music lovers of all kinds! Over four days, attendees won’t just attend a festival, they’ll live within it, surrounded by jungles, lakes, and groves just steps from the festival’s heartbeat. From meditation-filled mornings to once-in-a-lifetime SuperJam sessions where artists from across genres collaborate live on stage, OMF delivers nonstop magic. Add in Aquachobee Beach, home to painting stations, games, and laid-back beach vibes, and the experience becomes truly unforgettable.

Since its debut in 2016, OMF has united tens of thousands through a shared celebration of nature, music, and community, and this year promises to be one for the books. The festival’s three main stages: BE, HERE, and NOW, will host an eclectic mix of heavy hitters like Fisher, Knock2, flipturn, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise, alongside rising artists including Whethan, The Stews, and Ritchy Mitch & the Coal Miners, with many more to discover.

If you’re looking for a more elevated experience, OMF’s VIP offerings deliver comfort without compromise. VIP perks include expedited entry, exclusive viewing areas, access to premium food and bar options, spa amenities, and essential comforts like complimentary showers, air-conditioned restrooms, and earplugs. Wellness offerings range from barber services and beauty bars to henna tattoos, massage lounges, sound bed therapy, leg compression, and red light therapy.

As March draws closer, The Portal’s call grows stronger, and so does the excitement for this magical oasis. Head to okeechobeefest.com to secure your ticket and prepare to step back into the world of Okeechobee!

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