This fall, the Daytona Beach area is serving up fun and flavorful festivals and events you won’t want to miss. Check out the can’t-miss events! From motorcycles and classic cars to fine art, Greek culture and fresh seafood, fall brings a packed calendar of festivals and special events to the Daytona Beach area. The season features some of Florida’s most popular and longest-running events, including two major juried art festivals, the 34th annual Biketoberfest motorcycle rall

White Castle is opening it's fourth freestanding Central Florida Castle, bringing more than 60 new jobs to Volusia County. The towers are in place and the date is set. White Castle, home of The Original Slider and America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, has announced that its Daytona Beach Castle will open on Tuesday, September 22, with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. and a full day of first-day Craver festivities to follow. In a city that has been welcoming visitors for more t

Daytona Beach has lots of new reasons for visitors to stay, play and explore in the coming months. The Daytona Beach area, known for its beautiful beaches, rich motorsports history and family-friendly attractions, will have new hotel, dining, and attraction openings for visitors to enjoy throughout the remainder of 2026. Whether it’s a first-time or returning visitor, there’s always new coastal fun to discover in Daytona Beach. Here’s a look at just some of the new developmen

Motorcycle enthusiasts can enjoy beautiful, Florida fall weather, street festivals, scenic rides and championship racing. Known as one of the top motorcycle rallies in the nation, Biketoberfest is a four-day event that brings together riders of every style and generation to enjoy Florida's fall riding season. Visitors can experience live music, the motorcycle industry's top vendors, custom bike shows, motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway, and miles of scenic ri

Road Trip! If your'e looking to celebrate the 4th of July at the beach, then a great option is Daytona Beach, with several events celebrating the nations birthday. This year’s Fourth of July is going to be a special one as America’s celebrates its 250th Birthday and Daytona Beach commemorates its 150th Birthday. For visitors seeking a coastal destination to celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend, the Daytona Beach area will be attractive spot with 23 miles of pristine

There is lots to do in the Daytona Beach throughout Memorial Day Weekend, including Memorial Day Ceremonies, Concerts, Attractions, State Parks and more. With 23 miles of pristine beaches and a long list of activities and attractions, the Daytona Beach area has plenty of things for visitors to experience and explore during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start to summer. And in Daytona Beach, that means mornings paddling the waterw

Hit the gas and hold on tight, North America’s largest rock festival returns to Daytona International Speedway this weekend with a massive lineup of over 160 bands. The largest rock festival in North America is set to bring chaos and four days of non-stop noise to Daytona Beach, as Welcome to Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway from May 7 - 10, 2026 featuring more thaN 160 bands performing on 5 stages across the massive festival site. Welcome to Rockville is t

The count down is on to the 8th anniversary of Daytona Bike Week, the world's largest motorcycle event. Motorcyclist enthusiasts will kick off the riding season in Daytona Beach for the 85th annual Bike Week on Feb. 27-March 8, one of the world’s largest motorcycle gatherings. Organized by the Daytona Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce, Daytona Beach Bike Week attracts hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world to Daytona Beach to enjoy the 70-degre

Celebrate the music of Tom Petty with Free Fallin - The Tom Petty Concert Experience at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach. Get ready to relive the music, the passion, and the legendary sound of Tom Petty as Free Fallin’ – The Tom Petty Concert Experience brings the music of Tom Petty to the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach for one amazing night only, on Friday, February 13, 2026. Free Fallin - The Tom Petty Concert is the nation's favorite tribute to Tom Petty and th

Blue Man Group are bringing the global smash hit Bluevolution Tour to Daytona Beach for two shows. Dive into the thrilling Blue Man Group experience – a blend of captivating music, interactive art and audience engagement. Blue Man Group creates a fun, disruptive and out of the ordinary atmosphere that exhilarates the senses and uplifts spirits for audiences of all ages. Join over 50 million fan who’ve experienced the magic of Blue Man Group across the world! Featuring pulsing

Hear the engines roar as the racing action kicks off at Daytona International Speedway. The motorsports world will descend upon Daytona Beach and the iconic Daytona International Speedway for three months of events featuring sports cars, stock cars and motorcycles. Kicking off the jam-packed schedule is the Roar Before The Rolex 24 on Jan 16-18, the important three-day test session for teams and drivers to prepare for the Jan. 22-25 Rolex 24 At DAYTONA Weekend. This dress reh

23 miles of spectacular beaches, great accommodations, delicious dining, attractions, golf and more, discover what's new in Daytona Beach for 2026. The Daytona Beach area, known for its beautiful beaches, rich motorsports history and family-friendly attractions, will have new experiences, amenities and exhibits for visitors to enjoy in 2026. Whether it’s a first-time or returning visitor, there will be new coastal fun to discover in Daytona Beach. Here’s a look at some of the

Bert Kreischer is throwing the ultimate Daytona 500 pre-party on the Saturday night before the race . A new tradition is coming to Daytona Beach on the eve of The Great American Race. step into Bert Kreischer’s world as he personally hosts and curates an all-night party that brings together live music, stand-up comedy, beer & cocktails, and BBQ all under one massive roof for thousands of race fans Comedian Bert Kreischer will headline the inaugural “Full Throttle Festival” i

The Halifax Art Festival draws over 30,000 visitors each year to shop for antiques, original artwork, and more. From ceramics and basket weaving to watercolors and oil paintings, the Halifax Art Festival, held each fall in early November, celebrates seasoned as well as emerging artists and craftsmen. This year is the 63rd Annual 2025 Halifax Art Festival, taking place on Saturday November 1 - Sunday, November 2, 2025 in historic Downtown Daytona Beach. Featuring more than 150

Bikers are arriving in Daytona Beach for this week for motorcycle shows, custom bike builds, hundreds of the industry's top vendors, and more! The MotoPassport Scavenger Hunt is back for the 33rd annual Biketoberfest on Oct. 16-19 in the Daytona Beach area. Known as one of the top motorcycle rallies in the country, Biketoberfest attracts motorcycle enthusiasts to Volusia County with beautiful Florida weather, live music, the industry’s top vendors, bike shows, motorcycle raci