October 1st-4th, 2026

Rock the South General Information

Get ready to rock out with your favorite artists!

For any questions or ticket assistance go to the on-site will-call at the Rock the South Fields.

Rock the South is a cashless event, make sure to bring your debit &/or credit card into the event.

You are allowed one lawn chair per person into the festival.

Campers can start checking in starting Wednesday, September 30th at 8am. They will need to check out by 12:00pm on Monday October 5th.

Click here for more camping information.

Parking Information

• Thursday: Parking opens at 2pm and gates open at 3pm
• Friday: Parking opens at 2pm and gates open at 3pm
• Saturday: Parking opens at 1pm & gates open at 2pm
• Sunday: Parking opens at 1pm & gates open at 2pm

Each weekend parking pass allows a parking spot each day of the festival in the designated lots.

Parking passes start at Starting At $40.99. Plan ahead and get your parking passes here!

Rock the South will be located at 3453 Gordon Terry Pkwy, Decatur, AL 35603

Parking will be available on Gordon Terry Parkway as well as overflow parking on Woodall Road.

Be prepared for the heaviest traffic is expected to be around 5-6pm as residents get out of work & school as they make their way to the festival.

There will be a rideshare drop off and pick up zone.

Pedestrians will NOT be allowed to cross Gordan Parkway or Highway 20.

Click here for more parking information!

Traffic flow

Follow traffic flow directions from police officers & signs when entering & exciting the festival.

Eastbound on Highway 24 toward Decatur:

Right lane: Rock the South traffic

Left lane: Through traffic

Westbound on Highway 24 toward Trinity:

Left lane: Rock the South traffic

Right lane: Through traffic

The Fair at Rock the South

We will still be having the fair at Rock the South 2026!

Entry to the fair is free with a Rock the South ticket. The fair will now inclufe free rides with several paid games.

There will be NO admission to the fair without a Rock the South ticket, you must have a ticket to enter the fair.

Keep the Party Going in Decatur

The city of Decatur is ready to party with you! Check out all the live music, events, & local promotions below to keep the fun going all weekend long in Decatur.