Ready to Rock: Tortuga Music Festival Lands

on Fort Lauderdale Beach April 10-12

Tortuga Music Festival returns this Friday, April 10, transforming Fort Lauderdale Beach into the place to be. Spanning three days, the festival brings together some of today’s biggest names in country, rock, and roots music, along with fans who share a love for great music and beachside vibes. Keep reading to discover happenings throughout the weekend; we can’t wait to jam with you. See you on the sand!

Festival Happenings

Gibson Guitars Takes Over The Ritz-Carlton,

Fort Lauderdale with an Immersive Experience

Kicking off alongside Tortuga Music Festival, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale turns up the volume on coastal luxury with the debut of the Gibson Guitar Experience, a resort-wide collaboration with iconic music brand Gibson, celebrating more than 130 years of legendary sound and craftsmanship. Running through May 10, the month-long takeover transforms the oceanfront resort into an immersive sound-meets-the-sea escape with live music, inspired dining, restorative spa rituals, and curated in-room touches.

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W Fort Lauderdale's All-New WET Deck is the Perfect Tortuga Music Festival HQ

Live it up large for Tortuga weekend at the W Fort Lauderdale's newly renovated WET Deck. Get a Tortuga Day Pass and get access to all entertainment and activations, plus one corona or bacardi cocktail at the bar. Go big with the crew in a private bungalow at the center of the WET Deck. Spend the day posted up with your own space and enjoy a Corona cooler stocked for the day and Cowboy hats for the crew! 

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The Shorely at Marina Village

Tortuga Weekend Passes for Water Taxi

17th Annual Orchid & Garden Festival Happening This Weekend at Bonnet House Museum

Discover a vibrant botanical escape at the 17th Annual International Orchid & Garden Festival, a two-day celebration on April 11 & 12 featuring stunning orchids, tropical plants, herbs, and fruit trees from 30+ local and international vendors. Shop everything you need to grow your garden and enjoy live music, Hula dancers, and garden art. Join engaging orchid care lectures and workshops, including special presentations by ZimSculpt Curator Vivian Croisette. Admission also includes access to ZimSculpt, an outdoor exhibition with live sculpting and Zimbabwean marketplace.

The 2026 American Cup Dives Into Fort Lauderdale Beach April 16-19

The 2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open Sets the Stage for World Records

USA Diving makes it way back to Fort Lauderdale Beach for the 2026 American Cup staring April 16. For the first time on U.S. soil, traditional Olympic Diving will meet High Diving in an action packed week you don't want to miss. Experience a new era for international competition in the United States, and see teams compete for gold in this elite World Aquatics sports event featuring 18 countries including 20 Olympians. Get tickets your tickets now!

Top professional swimmers as well as collegiate and club teams from across the country will compete at the 2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open, happening April 29 through May 2. Don’t miss the fastest swimmers in the world competing to qualify for the 2027 World Championships in Budapest. 2025 saw three world records set in a single day, and we're looking forward to celebrating some more records being set this year. See you at the meet!

The Pilates Festival Takes Over the

W Fort Lauderdale WET Deck on April 18

Get ready for a full-day wellness experience where movement meets lifestyle at The Pilates Festival on April 18th. The team at Pilates & Lattes is bringing this chic event to the WET Deck at the W Fort Lauderdale for its first-ever festival in Fort Lauderdale. Start your morning with beachfront movement and relaxation, then transition into a day club-style rooftop experience giving ocean views, music, sun, and a vibrant social atmosphere.

Coming Up: Fort Lauderdale Air Show May 9-10

All the way up! The 2026 Fort Lauderdale Air Show will once again soar over the Beach May 9-10, delivering a thrilling weekend of high-performance aircraft, precision flying, and unforgettable views set against our iconic oceanfront backdrop. This year's show is headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Whether you’re a lifelong aviation fan or simply looking for an exciting reason to plan a beach getaway, the Fort Lauderdale Air Show is one of the most anticipated events of the year, and one that turns the sky into the main stage. Click below for more details and plan ahead for your Air Show weekend to avoid the rush!