Country music icon Alan Jackson may be hanging up his touring boots, but not before giving Florida fans one final celebration to remember. The legend is launching the first-ever Alan Jackson’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Fest, a brand-new multi-day festival coming to The Palm Beaches Waterfront Commons in West Palm Beach on June 12-13.
The inaugural event is designed to blend world-class music, coastal culture, and elevated hospitality — and Jackson himself had a direct hand in creating it. “I’ve gotten to enjoy so many experiences at my concerts over the years,” he says. “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.”
The festival’s name and spirit are rooted in Jackson’s triple-platinum, CMA and ACM Award-winning smash hit “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” which spent more than two months at the top of the charts in the summer of 2003. The song’s carefree, celebratory energy is exactly what organizers are aiming to recreate — and the location is no coincidence. South Florida is where Jackson once lived, where he filmed the iconic music video, and where he fell in love with the coastal lifestyle that the song embodies.
The lineup is stacked. Ella Langley, Old Dominion, and Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band headline alongside Dylan Scott, Clint Black, Shenandoah, John Anderson, Rodney Atkins, Jammy Buffet (a Jimmy Buffett tribute act), and Allen Stone. Comedian Dusty Slay and Sirius XM’s JD Spradlin of Radio Margaritaville will host the festivities.
Longtime Jackson Tour Manager and Peachtree Entertainment CEO Nathan Baugh describes the festival as a deeply personal project. “After 15 years of working with Alan, I’ve seen how much the beach lifestyle and that ‘Five O’Clock Somewhere’ mindset mean to him,” he says. “It’s not just a song – it’s how he lives. This festival is a natural extension of that. At Peachtree, we focus on creating real, memorable experiences, and this one is special because it’s rooted in Alan’s story and a place he’s always loved.”
Milton Segarra, president and CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches, is equally enthusiastic about what the event means for the region. “Today’s travelers are increasingly planning trips around signature events, and Alan Jackson’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest is a perfect example of how music and place can come together to create an unforgettable experience,” he says. “This festival captures the laid-back spirit and coastal warmth that define our destination. We invite attendees to stay longer, explore more, and embrace The Palm Beaches lifestyle embodied by this signature event.”
For fans unable to snag tickets through the initial sale, the festival has partnered with StubHub for a secure fan-to-fan ticket exchange. VIP packages will also be available, featuring chef-curated food and beverage offerings, dedicated entrances, air-conditioned spaces, and premium viewing platforms.
All tickets go on sale Friday, March 27 at 5oclocksomewherefest.com.
As for Jackson himself, the festival kicks off what promises to be an emotional final chapter — he’ll close out his touring career with a sold-out stadium concert in Nashville in late June. But before that farewell, South Florida gets the party first.