Since its inception, Sunset Music Festival has grown from featuring pop up stages for a day-long event to now being the largest festival to come to Tampa Bay, armed with full scaled production and delivering timeless experiences for artists and fans alike.
This year marks the festival’s 10 year anniversary at Raymond James Stadium and, for the first time, extends from 2 to 3 days!
Here are just 10 highlights that will make this year’s 10 year anniversary of Sunset another momentous experience at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay.
1. The return of…Alesso! It’s been 10 years since Alesso first played the first ever SMF at Raymond James Stadium. What better way to celebrate the 10 year anniversary than with Alesso closing out the main stage?!
2. ONE EXTRA DAY- This year’s SMF not only marks the festival’s 10th anniversary at Raymond James Stadium, but also sees the festival extending from two to three full days! That’s enough excitement right there to make you want to jump through hoops!
3. Fireworks & Epic Main Stage Production at Raymond James Stadium
4. Sunset – it always hits different at SMF! Warm vibes to be shared all around.
5. Check out Sunset’s lady of the Femme house LP Giobbi, emotive vocalist & DJ Pauline Herr, night bass queen Wenzday + many more!
6. Be the first to hear new and unreleased music from today’s biggest headliners like Zeds Dead and Illenium over on the Sunset Stage. Or if powerhouse bass music is your thing then The Eclipse stage is where you’ll want to be bumpin it to DJ’s like Wreckno and if you’re up for discovery – then wander over to see some fresh faced breakout artists like Rossy and Moore Kismet at the Horizon stage. Sunset loves to support its local Florida talent so regional favorites can be enjoyed over at Cool Down Get Down stage that will also feature this year’s Reverb Nation contest winner.
7. Having a dreadful, “I have nothing to wear” moment? No worries, Sunset has you covered to help you look your absolute festival best with amazing and colorful retail vendors selling official SMF swag. Pre-order your jersey online here.
8. Sunset cares about your festival experience! Hydrate, energize, take a chill and recharge. Need to take a break from raving? Sunset has prepared numerous swanky chill out areas, perfect to reprieve – stocked with cushiony bean bag chairs, shade structures, and more. In between dancing, there’s always time to chow down: Whatever you’re craving there’s tasty bites from Sunset’s favorite local food vendors. Delectable vendors feature a mix of classic party foods and healthy bites, including more gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options than ever before. Hydrate! There’s plenty of free water stations all around the grounds!
Need to take a break from raving? Sunset is preparing a swanky chill-out area. Perfect to reprieve – stocked with cushiony bean bag chairs, noise canceling headphones, and even an on-site therapist.
In between dancing, there’s always time to chow down: Whatever you’re craving there are tasty bites from Sunset’s favorite local food vendors. Delectable vendors feature a mix of classic party foods and healthy bites, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Hydrate! There are plenty of free water stations all around the grounds!
9. And when you’re not raving, you can always take advantage of the beautiful tropical weather at the finest beaches in the world!
10. Your hosts cannot wait to greet you for this special 10 year anniversary: founders Disco Donnie & John Santoro.
