Sand in my Boots Festival Returns to Gulf Shores - May 2027
Make a weekend of it at Flora-Bama
Boots, beach, and a whole lot of good music…Sand in My Boots is coming back to Gulf Shores, Alabama! Set for May 21–23, 2027, Morgan Wallen’s festival is bringing a lineup spanning country, rock, hip-hop, and more to the Alabama coast. Headliners Morgan Wallen, Kings of Leon, and Ella Langley will lead three days of music on the beach.
But why let your festival wristband decide when the fun starts and stops?
If you’re searching for things to do during Sand in My Boots weekend, come see us at Flora-Bama. From live music and waterfront restaurants to boat rentals and dolphin cruises, we’ve got plenty of reasons to arrive early, stay an extra day, and turn your concert trip into a proper beach vacation.
Who Is Playing Sand in My Boots 2027?
The announced Sand in My Boots lineup includes:
Morgan Wallen, Kings of Leon, Ella Langley, Kygo, Empire of the Sun, Nelly, Flo Rida, Gavin Adcock, Koe Wetzel, Cole Swindell, Third Eye Blind, Midland, Hudson Westbrook, Gucci Mane, Vincent Mason, Rick Ross, Corey Kent, Avery Anna, Kameron Marlowe, Zach John King, Juicy J, Girl Talk, Ying Yang Twins, Waylon Wyatt, Project Pat, Blake Whiten, Corey Smith, Carter Faith, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Kashus Culpepper, Jacob Hackworth, Kenny Whitmire, and Phil Kane.
Visit the official Sand in My Boots website for passes, schedule announcements, and festival updates. Lineup is subject to change.
Before the Festival: Start Your Weekend at Flora-Bama
Getting into town before the first festival day? Give yourself a little time to settle into the coast.
Located on the Orange Beach, Alabama, and Perdido Key, Florida, state line, Flora-Bama has been bringing people together for good music and good times since 1964. Grab your crew, find your spot, and kick off the trip with a famous Bushwacker and a beach view.
For anyone looking for things to do near Gulf Shores before Sand in My Boots, an arrival-day stop at Flora-Bama belongs on the itinerary. Consider it your warm-up session. Singing along is encouraged.
During Festival Weekend: Keep the Live Music Going
Around here, live music doesn’t wait for festival weekend. Flora-Bama has live music daily, 365 days a year, with five stages and sounds ranging from country and rock to beach music.
If you’re exploring Gulf Shores nightlife, live music near Orange Beach, or places to go after Sand in My Boots, build a Flora-Bama visit around your festival plans. Come spend an afternoon with us, start your evening with a set, or keep the sing-alongs going after your festival day.
Check our live music schedule for performers and set times as your trip approaches, and leave time for festival traffic and transportation.
Where to Eat During Sand in My Boots Weekend
A full weekend of dancing deserves more than a snack between sets. When you’re looking for waterfront restaurants near Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, pull up a chair at our restaurants.
Flora-Bama Yacht Club
Make time for a meal at Flora-Bama Yacht Club, where local seafood, waterfront views, and a relaxed atmosphere set the scene. Bring your friends, enjoy the outdoor deck and beach area, and ease into vacation mode over lunch or dinner. No yacht required.
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill
For burgers, seafood, po-boys, and a seat by the water, head to Flora-Bama Ole River Grill. With an open-air deck and plenty of screens for sports fans, it’s an easy choice for a group meal before heading to the festival or while exploring the coast.
Add a Boat Day to Your Festival Trip
Your boots have plans. Your flip-flops should, too.
For things to do in Orange Beach during Sand in My Boots weekend, take your vacation from the sand to the water with Flora-Bama Marina & Watersports.
Choose your kind of adventure:
- Pontoon boat rentals: Gather your crew for a day cruising the local waterways.
- Jet ski rentals: Add a little more speed to your beach getaway.
- Coastal Cruiser: Enjoy a private, captained outing with your group.
- Bama Breeze Dolphin Cruise: Trade the concert crowd for scenic views and dolphin watching.
Plan a water adventure before your festival day if your schedule allows, or save it for the days before or after the event. Check availability and reserve ahead so your boat day fits your concert plans.
After the Festival: Stay for One More Round of Beach Time
When the final festival set ends, your vacation doesn’t have to.
Stay an extra day for a waterfront lunch, a dolphin cruise, or another afternoon of live music at Flora-Bama. If you’re searching for things to do after Sand in My Boots, we say give yourself one more day to enjoy the coast without watching the clock for your next set.
Come for Sand in My Boots. Make a few Flora-Bama memories while you’re here.
We’ll have the music. You bring the crew.
