Alan Jackson Launching 'Five O'Clock Somewhere' Music Festival

Two-day event in West Palm Beach to feature Ella Langley, Old Dominion, and more

Mar. 25, 2026 at 9:30pm

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Country music legend Alan Jackson is turning his hit song 'It's Five O'Clock Somewhere' into a full-fledged music festival this summer. The inaugural 'Alan Jackson's Five O'Clock Somewhere Fest' will take place June 12-13 in West Palm Beach, Florida, with Ella Langley, Old Dominion, Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, and other top acts set to perform.

Why it matters

The festival aims to capture the spirit of the 2003 hit song that Jackson recorded with Jimmy Buffett, which topped the charts for over two months. The event will be held at the location where the song's music video was filmed, giving fans an immersive experience.

The details

The two-day festival will be headquartered at The Palm Beaches Waterfront Commons in West Palm Beach. In addition to Langley and Old Dominion, the lineup includes Dylan Scott, Clint Black, Shenandoah, John Anderson, and Rodney Atkins. Jackson says he's excited to give fans 'an opportunity to have a 'Good Time' and enjoy some great country music' even as he steps back from touring.

  • The inaugural Alan Jackson's Five O'Clock Somewhere Fest will take place June 12-13, 2026.
  • Jackson's final touring show will be on June 27, 2026 at Nashville's Nissan Stadium, which is already sold out.

The players

Alan Jackson

A legendary country music singer and songwriter, known for hits like 'It's Five O'Clock Somewhere' and 'Chattahoochee'.

Ella Langley

A rising country music star who will headline the festival alongside fellow act Old Dominion.

Old Dominion

A popular country music band that will co-headline the inaugural Alan Jackson's Five O'Clock Somewhere Fest.

Jimmy Buffett

A renowned singer-songwriter who will perform with his Coral Reefer Band at the festival.

The Palm Beaches Waterfront Commons

The event venue located in West Palm Beach, Florida where the festival will be headquartered.

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What they’re saying

“I've gotten to enjoy so many experiences at my concerts over the years. I'm not touring any more, but I like the idea of still being able to give people an opportunity to have a 'Good Time' and enjoy some great country music while they do.”

— Alan Jackson

What’s next

Jackson's final touring show at Nashville's Nissan Stadium on June 27, 2026 is already sold out, indicating high demand for the country music icon's live performances.

The takeaway

By turning his hit song 'It's Five O'Clock Somewhere' into a full-fledged music festival, Alan Jackson is finding a new way to connect with fans and celebrate the spirit of country music even as he steps back from touring. The event's location in West Palm Beach, where the song's music video was filmed, adds an extra layer of authenticity for attendees.