Heartwood Music Fest X celebrates 10 years of community, collaboration, and independent music
Press release from Heartwood Soundstage
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Heartwood Soundstage proudly presents Heartwood Music Fest X, a two-day celebration marking ten years of one of Gainesville’s most beloved community-driven music festivals.
Taking place April 4–5, 2026, the festival brings together a diverse lineup of local and regional artists for a weekend rooted in collaboration, creativity, and connection. Doors open at 3:00 p.m., with music beginning at 4:00 p.m. each day.
This milestone year highlights the spirit that has defined Heartwood Music Fest since its inception: intergenerational collaboration and a shared love for live music. Audiences can expect unique, one-time moments throughout the weekend — from surprise guest appearances and artist collaborations to youth performers sharing the stage with seasoned musicians, celebrating the continuum of Gainesville’s creative community.
Saturday’s programming spans multiple stages and features performances by SOOZA & special guests, Kristen Warren, Dirty Chai, Purple Kloud, Matthew Fowler, Easy Honey, and more, alongside workshops, cyphers, and collaborative sets. Sunday continues on the outdoor stage with performances from We Rock Gainesville, Ricky Kendall, Uncle Mosie, Collin Whitlock & Friends, Aisle 14, Dionysus, and others.
The lineup reflects the depth and diversity of the Heartwood community — from the immersive, genre-blurring energy of SOOZA and Dionysus, to the intentional songwriting of artists like Jordan Burchel, Matthew Fowler, and Kristen Warren. Programs like We Rock Gainesville further emphasize the festival’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion, creating space for musicians of all abilities to participate and perform.
Heartwood Music Fest X is more than a festival — it is a reflection of a thriving, interconnected music scene that values experimentation, tradition, and community in equal measure.
- All Ages
- Kids 12 & under enter free
- Lawn chairs permitted as space allows
- Student & group discounts available
- Tickets available now at heartwoodsoundstage.com