By Maria Vanderbilt & ryan petcove | April 7, 2025
Tortuga Festival kicked off under clear Florida skies, and from the very first guitar strum, it was clear Ft. Lauderdale was in for a wild weekend. Favorites like Jelly Roll, Ludacris, and Marcus King had the crowd two-stepping in the sand, while rising stars kept the energy buzzing all afternoon. The beachfront was alive with fans soaking in every note, dancing barefoot, and raising their drinks as the sun dipped below the horizon. It was the perfect blend of sunshine and sound to set the festival weekend in motion.
Day two of Tortuga cranked things up to eleven. Keith Urban brought raw energy and heartfelt grit to the stage, with fans belting every lyric alongside him, while Shaboozey had the crowd hooked on his catchy melodies. Beach anthems blended with country rock swagger as the afternoon rolled into evening, and the festival grounds filled with energy that could be felt all the way to the shoreline. With surprise collabs and non-stop singalongs, Saturday was pure adrenaline from start to finish.
The final day of Tortuga came in with cool breezes and warm vibes, but the performances were nothing short of electric. Luke combs closed out the festival with a high-energy set that felt like the perfect send-off, keeping fans dancing well into the night. Earlier in the day, artists like Corey Kent, Yelawolf, and Kashus Culpepper filled the beach with soaring vocals and infectious energy. As the sun set over Ft. Lauderdale, fans savored every last moment—singing, swaying, and celebrating the unforgettable weekend under the stars.
Maria Vanderbilt and Ryan Petcove are freelance photographers for Majestic Music Magazine.
