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This weekend is a big one. Welcome to Rockville takes over Daytona International Speedway — 160+ bands, 5 stages, 4 days. But even if rock isn't your thing, there's plenty more going on around town.
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This Weekend's Main Event
🎸 Welcome to Rockville 2026 — 15th Anniversary
The World Center of Rock is in Daytona 🤘
Over 230,000 fans showed up last year. This year is bigger. 160+ bands across 5 stages at Daytona International Speedway, May 7–10. Headliners that go four for four — there is no bad night at Rockville.
Thursday May 7th Guns N' Roses · Godsmack · Five Finger Death Punch · Alice Cooper · Staind · Amon Amarth
Friday May 8th Foo Fighters · Turnstile · The Offspring · Parkway Drive · Hollywood Undead · The Hu
Saturday May 9th Bring Me The Horizon · Lamb of God · Breaking Benjamin · Motionless in White · Simple Plan · Switchfoot
Sunday May 10th My Chemical Romance · A Day To Remember · Rise Against · Yellowcard · Ice Nine Kills · Coheed & Cambria
🎟️ Single-day passes from $153 · 4-day passes from $425 · Parking from $54/day · Rain or shine at DIS, 1801 W International Speedway Blvd.
Weekend Lineup
Friday, May 8th
🧘♀️Rock Om Yoga – Daily Class | Hard Rock Hotel – Wave Terrace | 9:30am — Free, open to the public. Friday's class is a general flow. Show up, stretch out, start the day right.
🤘Welcome to Rockville – Night 2 | Daytona International Speedway | Gates open 11am — Foo Fighters headline. Turnstile, The Offspring, Parkway Drive, Hollywood Undead & more.
🌽DeLand Farmers Market | Artisan Alley, DeLand | 6pm
⚾Daytona Tortugas vs. Clearwater Threshers | Jackie Robinson Ballpark | 6:35pm — New series, same great ballpark. The Jack is the move if Rockville isn't your scene.
👜Daytona Riverfront Market | 179 S. Beach St., Downtown | 5–9pm — Weekly Friday night market with up to 45 local vendors, live music by Aaron Esposito, and waterfront vibes. Dogs welcome.
🎸Exit Left – Live Music | Hard Rock Hotel – Sessions | 8pm — Rockville-adjacent vibes just down the strip. Free & open to the public.
Saturday, May 9th 🤘
🌽NSB Farmers Market | Sams Ave, New Smyrna Beach | 7am
🧘♀️Rock Om Yoga – Saturday Class | Hard Rock Hotel – Rock Royalty Terrace | 10–11am — Free & open to the public. AumShanti instructor on the oceanside terrace. Bring a mat or grab one at the front desk.
🤘Welcome to Rockville – Night 3 | Daytona International Speedway | Gates open 11am — Bring Me The Horizon headline. Lamb of God, Breaking Benjamin, Motionless in White, Simple Plan, Switchfoot & more.
⚾Daytona Tortugas vs. Clearwater Threshers | Jackie Robinson Ballpark | 6:35pm — Saturday night at The Jack. Cold beer, cheap seats, great time.
Sunday, May 10th 🏖
🌿Holly Hill Riverside Market at Sunrise Park | 1135 Riverside Dr, Holly Hill | 9am–2pm — Weekly Sunday market on the Halifax River. Fresh produce, food vendors, coffee, local honey, handmade goods, and more. Dogs on leash welcome. Free admission.
🧘♀️Rock Om Yoga – Sunday Class | Hard Rock Hotel – Rock Royalty Terrace | 10–11am — Free & open to the public. A perfect way to ease into the last day of Rockville weekend.
⚾Daytona Tortugas vs. Clearwater Threshers | Jackie Robinson Ballpark | 1:05pm — Sunday afternoon baseball. Best value in sports in Volusia County.
🏖Beach Day. May in Daytona hits different. Get out there.
🤘Welcome to Rockville – Final Night | Daytona International Speedway | Gates open 11am — My Chemical Romance close it out. A Day To Remember, Rise Against, Yellowcard, Coheed & Cambria & more. Go out with a bang.
📌 No Rock the Beach Tribute shows at the Hard Rock this weekend — they take a break for Rockville. Next up: Tribute to Tom Petty on May 15 and Def Leppard & Journey on May 16.
🏃 Community Spotlight
Daytona Beach Run Club 👟
Your new Thursday plans. Lace up, meet the crew, run the Esplanade, hang after. All paces welcome — no excuses accepted. This is what community looks like in Daytona.
Follow for meetup times, spots, and the kind of content that actually gets you off the couch.
Real Estate Corner 🏡 Just Sold
113 Via Benevento, New Smyrna Beach ✅ Sold
📍 Venezia Community · North Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
$3.775M Sold Price 3,219 sqft 4 / 3.5 2018 built
This one just closed — a deep-water custom-built home in NSB's sought-after Venezia community sitting right on the Intracoastal. No fixed bridges means direct ocean access, and the setup is dialed in: covered boathouse, two boat lifts with new 2024 motors, floating dock, fish cleaning station, and a concrete seawall. For the boater, it doesn't get more turn-key than this.
Built in 2018 and meticulously maintained — new 2023 hurricane-rated metal roof, new 2024 dual Carrier A/C units, 185mph-rated garage doors, royal palms, paver driveway, and a custom garage with epoxy floors. Listed at $4.475M and closed at $3.775M. Strong sale in one of Volusia County's most desirable waterfront pockets.
Buying or selling in Volusia County? Reply to this email — happy to connect you with the right people.
Pet of the Week
Meet Ladybird & Piper 🐾🐾
Meet Ladybird and Piper two golden pups living their absolute best lives. Sunny afternoon, couch access, someone to pet them. What else do you need? These two are handling the weekend better than most of us.
Harper set a high bar last week. Ladybird and Piper just raised it. The Pet of the Week throne is officially contested.
📬 Want your pet featured? Just reply to this email with a photo and your pet's name. We pick our favorite each week. All pets welcome. 🐶🐱🐢🦜
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That's a wrap on the Rockville edition. Whether you're in the pit or on the beach, make it a great one, Daytona. See you next week. 🤘🌴
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