Concerts & Music Festivals in Ocala

Rock the Country is a touring country and rock music festival that has held events in the Ocala/Marion County area. The festival features major headliners and popular country and rock acts performing over multiple days. Events are typically held at large outdoor venues in the area. Rock the Country events draw thousands of fans for concerts, food, and entertainment. Check Rock the Country official channels and our events calendar for upcoming Ocala-area dates and lineups.

Concerts in Ocala are held at several venues including the Reilly Arts Center (downtown Ocala, 700-seat mainstage and home of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra), Circle Square Cultural Center (On Top of the World community), the World Equestrian Center (outdoor events during show season), Florida Horse Park (large outdoor festivals), and various downtown bars and restaurants with live music. Larger touring acts and festivals sometimes use venues in nearby Gainesville or The Villages.

Kid Rock has been associated with events in the Ocala area, particularly through the Rock the Country festival series which has featured major country and rock headliners. The Florida Horse Park and other large outdoor venues in Marion County can accommodate major concerts and festivals. Check our events calendar and local ticket outlets for announcements about upcoming major concerts in the Ocala area.

Ocala Geek Fest is a pop culture and fan convention held in Ocala, Florida that celebrates comics, gaming, anime, cosplay, sci-fi, and geek culture. The event typically features celebrity guests, vendor halls, cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, and panel discussions. It has become a popular annual event for the Ocala and Marion County community, drawing fans from throughout central Florida.

The Ocala area hosts boat shows and marine expos, particularly given its proximity to numerous springs, rivers, and lakes in Marion County. Local event venues have hosted boat shows featuring dealers, marine accessories, fishing equipment, and water sports gear. Check our events calendar for upcoming boat show dates and locations in the Ocala area.

Weekend live music in Ocala can be found at multiple venues. The Reilly Arts Center hosts ticketed performances on Friday and Saturday nights. Some downtown Ocala bars, such as O'Malley's Alley, have regular live music. The Orange Blossom Opry in Weirsdale has tribute shows most Saturdays and its house band on Thursday and Friday nights. During equestrian season, the World Equestrian Center features live entertainment. First Friday Art Walk in downtown Ocala also includes live music.