What’s Up Jacksonville?!

Welcome to HoodStock Jax — where culture, creativity, and community collide.

Launching MLK Weekend 2026, HoodStock Jax is a powerful, multi-day celebration highlighting the best of Jacksonville’s music, entertainment, health, and cultural influence. This citywide experience brings together some of the hottest local artists, the dopest venues and creative spaces, and thought-provoking conversations led by influential voices shaping our community today. From live performances and music conferences to wellness events, podcasts, vendors, and community-driven activations, HoodStock Jax is more than an event — it’s a movement honoring unity, expression, and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join us as we elevate the culture, empower the people, and turn MLK Weekend into an unforgettable celebration of Jacksonville.We hail from the constellation Canis Minor and we’re here to harvest your organs and drain your oceans for rocket fuel. Kidding! That’s more of a Canis Major vibe.