During its run, Fortress Festival sought to curate an eclectic mix of national, regional and local musical acts that reflect Fort Worth's diverse community and true artistic character.[1] This is represented in lineups that contain a variety of genres, including Indie Rock, Pop, Rap, Hip hop, R&B, Soul, Punk and others. Additionally, Fortress Festival was recognized by the press as part of a small number of festivals worldwide for lineups that include a notable number of female artists across the bill.[2]
On April 10, 2020, festival organizers announced that the event would not be held that year due to the coronavirus pandemic - while announcing that the festival was expected to be continued on April 24-25, 2021 with the majority of the artists in the 2020 lineup.[3] On January 20, 2021, organizers announced the cancellation of that year's event, with hopes to return in 2022,[4] but that plans for a revival never materialized.
