Rolling Loud, the world’s largest hip-hop festival, is gearing up for a landmark event as it prepares to take over Orlando’s Camping World Stadium from May 8 to May 10, 2026. This year’s festival marks a significant shift for the iconic brand, as it moves its only U.S. stop north from its traditional Miami home to the heart of Central Florida. The three-day extravaganza will be headlined by Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again (NBA YoungBoy), and Don Toliver, promising to deliver an electrifying showcase of hip-hop’s current and next generation.
With more than 75 artists slated to perform, the 2026 edition of Rolling Loud boasts a lineup that reads like a who’s who of modern rap. Fans can expect to see performances from EsDeeKid, Chief Keef, Destroy Lonely, Sexyy Red, Fakemink, BossMan Dlow, OsamaSon, Nettspend, PlaqueBoyMax, and a host of others. The full day-by-day roster, as reported by VICE, also includes acts like Pooh Shiesty, SahBabii, Homixide Gang, NoCap, Che, SoFaygo, Luh Tyler, Nino Paid, TiaCorine, Molly Santana, Skaiwater, and many more, ensuring a diverse and dynamic musical experience.
“Rolling Loud 2026 represents a new chapter for us,” said Matt Zingler, co-founder of the festival, in comments published by Variety and echoed across multiple outlets. “Orlando felt like the right place to evolve the festival. It’s a new city, a new venue, and a lineup that truly reflects where hip-hop is today. From the headliners to the rising artists, this year is about celebrating the full spectrum of the culture while delivering an unmatched experience for fans at a price that keeps Rolling Loud accessible.”
The move to Orlando is more than just a change of scenery. Camping World Stadium, located at 1 Citrus Bowl Place, has a storied history of hosting major sporting events, concerts, and even WWE’s Wrestlemania, as USA Today reports. The venue’s central location and expansive grounds make it an ideal host for a festival of Rolling Loud’s scale. In fact, the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars will play their 2027 home games at the stadium during renovations at EverBank Stadium, underscoring the site’s growing profile.
This year’s festival will not only feature a star-studded music lineup but will also offer a full festival experience. According to Fox 35 Orlando, attendees can look forward to a variety of food vendors, bars, art installations, and other immersive activities throughout the week leading up to the main event. The festival’s organizers have promised that the Orlando edition will deliver the same high-energy atmosphere and cultural celebration that Rolling Loud has become famous for, while introducing new elements to keep things fresh for returning fans.
For ticket seekers, options abound. General admission passes start at $279, while VIP packages begin at $599, with some sources, such as Fox 35 Orlando and USA Today, noting an upper VIP tier at $649 and a VIP + Munchies Pack at $799. Tickets are available through the official Rolling Loud website, and for those seeking flexibility or sold-out options, secondary market platforms like StubHub provide additional avenues—though prices there may fluctuate based on demand. Notably, presale tickets sold out in just five days, a testament to the enduring popularity of the festival and the anticipation surrounding its Orlando debut.
Don Toliver will kick off the festivities as the Friday night headliner, building anticipation for his forthcoming album, OCTANE. Playboi Carti, who delivered a memorable set in 2025 featuring surprise appearances by The Weeknd and Kai Cenat, returns to close out Saturday night. For NBA YoungBoy, this marks his first time headlining Rolling Loud, taking a break from his massively successful “MASA Tour,” which has already sold over 500,000 tickets, to grace the Orlando stage.
“This lineup is a statement,” said festival co-founder Tariq Cherif, as quoted by BrooklynVegan and Variety. “Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Don Toliver each represent different forces shaping hip-hop right now, and bringing them together for our only U.S. festival of 2026 felt intentional. Eleven years in, Rolling Loud is still about putting the culture first and creating moments, elevating new voices, and building something that fans can feel proud to be part of.”
Rolling Loud’s commitment to showcasing the full spectrum of hip-hop is evident in its diverse lineup, which blends established stars with emerging talent. The festival has long been a launchpad for up-and-coming artists, and this year is no exception. Performers like EsDeeKid, Fakemink, and PlaqueBoyMax are set to share the stage with genre heavyweights, reflecting the evolving landscape of hip-hop and the festival’s role in shaping its future.
While Orlando will host the only U.S. edition of Rolling Loud in 2026, the festival’s global ambitions remain undiminished. In March, Rolling Loud will return to Australia for the first time since 2019, with back-to-back events in Sydney and Melbourne headlined by Gunna and Ken Carson, alongside acts like Sexyy Red, Swae Lee, Tyga, Ski Mask The Slump God, and Osamason. The international expansion follows a successful debut in India in November 2025, where 65,000 fans gathered to see Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa, Don Toliver, and Karan Aujla, as reported by Variety.
The decision to make Orlando the sole U.S. stop in 2026 is a strategic one. Traditionally, Rolling Loud has hosted multiple American dates each year, but this focused approach aims to create a singular, unforgettable experience. The festival’s leadership believes that consolidating efforts into one massive event allows them to deliver a higher quality production, a more comprehensive lineup, and greater value for attendees.
For fans, the move north is bittersweet. Miami has been synonymous with Rolling Loud since its inception, but the shift to Orlando promises new opportunities and fresh energy. The city’s vibrant music scene, coupled with the world-class amenities of Camping World Stadium, sets the stage for what many expect to be a milestone event in the festival’s history.
As the countdown to May begins, excitement is building across the hip-hop community. Rolling Loud’s reputation for surprise guests, viral moments, and genre-defining performances ensures that all eyes will be on Orlando this spring. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer, the 2026 edition of Rolling Loud is shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of hip-hop culture in all its forms.
With tickets moving fast and anticipation at a fever pitch, Rolling Loud Orlando 2026 stands poised to redefine the festival experience—one beat, one artist, and one unforgettable weekend at a time.
