Alan Jackson is launching his own festival this summer when the inaugural 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest comes to The Palm Beaches Waterfront Commons in West Palm Beach, Fla., on June 12-13.
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Ella Langley, Old Dominion and Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band will headline the festival, which also includes performance sets from Dylan Scott, Clint Black, Shenandoah, John Anderson, Rodney Atkins, the Jimmy Buffett tribute band Jammy Buffet, and Allen Stone. Comedian Dusty Slay and SiriusXM Radio Margaritaville’s JD Spradlin will host the fest.
Jackson directly played a role in the fest’s creation and conceptualization. He shared in a statement: “I’ve gotten to enjoy so many experiences at my concerts over the years. I’m not touring anymore, 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 fest, which takes inspiration from Jackson’s 2003 collaboration with Jimmy Buffet, will take place in the region Jackson filmed the song’s music video, and the area where Jackson also once had a home.
“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,” longtime Alan Jackson Tour Manager and Peachtree Entertainment’s CEO Nathan Baugh said in a statement. “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.”
The festival has partnered with StubHub to introduce a safe and secure fan-to-fan ticket exchange, giving fans access to sold-out ticket types and the ability to purchase verified tickets directly through the official platform if fans’ plans change. Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 27, and the festival will also feature VIP experiences such as chef-curated food and beverages, dedicated entrances, air-conditioned spaces and premium platform viewing options.
This year, Jackson will also play his “finale” concert in Nashville at Nissan Stadium on June 27. The concert will celebrate the Country Music Hall of Famer’s four decades of shaping country music and releasing enduring hits. The concert will feature performances from artists including Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Lee Ann Womack.
