Welcome to Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway, the “World Center of Racing,” on May 15-18, 2025, and the 14th edition of North America’s largest rock festival is expected to be bigger and better than ever.
The four-day heavy metal festival brings together the best rock bands in the world for hundreds of thousands of concertgoers. Welcome To Rockville hosted more than 200,000 fans from all 50 states and 57 countries in 2024 and the renowned event returns to the infield of the world famous race track with another stellar music lineup in 2025.
Here’s a look at five things to know when visiting the Daytona Beach area for Welcome to Rockville:
Schedule of performers
The 14th edition of Welcome To Rockville will feature a stellar lineup of top rock talent with mainstage headliners Shinedown with Rob Zombie and 3 Doors Down (Thursday), Green Day with Alice In Chains and Good Charlotte in their exclusive Southeast U.S. performance (Friday), LINKIN PARK with Incubus and Pierce The Veil (Saturday) and Korn with Bad Omens and Marilyn Manson (Sunday).
The massive rock lineup will also feature Sublime, Knocked Loose, Three Days Grace (highly anticipated reunion with original vocalist Adam Gontier), Halestorm, Mudvayne, I Prevail, Jimmy Eat World, Motionless In White, Beartooth and many more. In total, more than 150 bands will perform across five stages during the four days of Welcome to Rockville, with additional sets during the Wednesday night pre-party for campers.
Tickets are on sale for Welcome to Rockville 2025 at https://welcometorockville.com/.
Things to do around town
Before things get rockin’ at Daytona International Speedway, explore the Daytona Beach area and experience all the great attractions and restaurants within the destination.
In the Speedway Gateway District, discover the Smithsonian-affiliated Museum of Arts and Sciences or visit the Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure, the destination’s first aquarium offering an interactive educational experience featuring animals from both land and sea.
Walk around ONE DAYTONA, the lifestyle and entertainment center located across from Daytona International Speedway and enjoy the vibrant mix of dining, shopping and entertainment experiences.
Other must-do activities include a visit to Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in Florida, and Tanger Outlets and Tomoka Town Center, where shopping and dining is plentiful. While there, make sure to check out the Tiger Woods-backed PopStroke Daytona Beach, which features a pair of 18-home mini-golf courses along with a full-service restaurant, ice cream parlor, and outdoor gaming. Also nearby is Buc-ee’s, a gas station and travel station famous for its selection of jerky, Texas BBQ, fudge and Beaver Nuggets, a sweet corn puff snack that’s similar to caramel corn.
Amusement rides, water slides and more
Welcome to Rockville isn’t just about the music. The Speedway’s infield transforms into a rock and roll playground with amusement rides, a giant water slide, artwork installations, partner experiences, award-winning spirits, and delectable eats.
Accommodations
If you are not camping at Daytona International Speedway during Welcome to Rockville, the Daytona Beach area has a wide variety of accommodation options available. With everything from oceanfront hotel rooms, cottages and resorts, bed & breakfasts, condo hotels and campgrounds and RV parks — there’s a place to stay for every taste and budget in the Daytona Beach area.
Getting to Daytona Beach
Traveling to the Daytona Beach area is easy.
Two of the state's major interstates intersect here - Interstate 95, which runs north and south, and Interstate 4, which comes from the west. Other major roads leading into the area include U.S. Highway 1, U.S. Highway 92, State Road 40, which connects to Interstate 75, and Highway A1A, which runs along the beautiful Atlantic coastline.
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), located near Daytona International Speedway, makes flying a breeze. Named Florida’s 2024 Commercial Service Airport of the Year by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Daytona Beach International Airport delivers an exceptional stress-free, hassle-free travel experience to all visitors who pass through the terminal.
Daytona Beach International Airport boasts four airline carriers – Delta, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways. For an updated schedule of air service, click here.
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