Playboi Carti, YoungBoy, Don Toliver to Headline Rolling Loud Festival’s Only 2026 U.S. Date

The global hip-hop festival giant Rolling Loud is scaling back its U.S. presence for 2026, consolidating its stateside event into a single, major three-day experience. Scheduled for May 8-10, 2026, the festival will take over Orlando, Florida's Camping World Stadium, a venue known for hosting major sporting events and concerts. This marks a strategic shift for the brand, which has historically staged multiple domestic events each year.

Headlining this pivotal edition are three defining artists of the current era: the enigmatic trap innovator Playboi Carti, the prolific Baton Rouge star YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and the melodic force Don Toliver. They will be joined by a deep roster of over 70 acts, including established names like Chief Keef and Sexyy Red, alongside buzzing newcomers such as Destroy Lonely, BossMan Dlow, and Nettspend. This curation is designed to showcase the full spectrum of modern hip-hop's sound and regional diversity.

"Rolling Loud 2026 represents a new chapter for us," explained co-founder Matt Zingler. "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." Co-founder Tariq Cherif added, "This lineup is a statement. These headliners each represent different forces shaping the genre, and bringing them together for our only U.S. festival of 2026 felt intentional. Eleven years in, we're still about putting the culture first and creating moments fans can feel proud to be part of." Industry analysts note this focused approach could heighten demand, creating a must-attend destination event for the hip-hop community.

General admission passes for the Orlando festival are now available, starting at $279, while VIP experiences begin at $599. This pricing strategy aims to maintain the festival's reputation for accessibility while offering upgraded amenities. The announcement follows a period of significant international expansion for the Rolling Loud World Tour, which will hit Sydney and Melbourne, Australia in March 2026 with headliners Gunna and Ken Carson. This global push was underscored by the successful debut of Rolling Loud India in November 2025, which drew 65,000 fans to see sets from Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa, Don Toliver, and Punjabi music superstar Karan Aujla, demonstrating the festival's powerful crossover appeal.