Your Guide to Bands on the Beach
When the sun dips low and the Gulf breeze starts to roll in, there’s only one place to be on Tuesday nights: Gulfside Pavilion. Bands on the Beach returns for 2026 with another season of live music set against the backdrop of Pensacola Beach’s sugar-white sand and emerald water.
Held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. from the first Tuesday in April through the last Tuesday in October, this beloved outdoor concert series brings regional favorites and crowd-pleasing genres to the shoreline. Concerts are organized and provided by the Santa Rosa Island Authority.
2026 Lineup – Every Tuesday at 7 PM!
APRIL
7 – The Calverts
14 – Whitesands Pandhandle Band
21 – Smoke Stak
28 – Chase Mitchell
MAY
5 – Southern Breeze
12 – Cristi Dee and BAD JUJU
19 – Vibe Irie
26 – Modern Eldorados
JUNE
2 – Cadillac Willy
9 – 12Eleven
16 – Goldmine
23 – Disco Kiss
30 – Johnny Earthquake & The Moondogs
JULY
7 – Al Joslin Elvis Tribute
14 – Owen Finley Electric String Band Club
21 – On the Rox
28 – Vinyl Revival
AUGUST
4 – The New Cahoots
11 – 9th Avenue Brass Band
18 – Paperchase
25 – Mass Kunfuzion
SEPTEMBER
1 – Not Quite Fab
8 – Pistol Pearl & The Wester Band
15 – Count the Years
22 – Knee Deep Band
29 – Float Like a Buffalo
OCTOBER
6 – The Astronauts
13 – SheAndThelts
20 – The Oliver’s Twist
27 – Horseshoe Kitty
What to Bring:
-Lawn chairs or blankets for a comfy spot
-Snacks & drinks (no glass allowed)
-Sunscreen & bug spray for ultimate comfort
-Your dancing shoes!
What NOT to Bring:
–Pets (they’re not allowed in the pavilion area)
–Glass bottles or containers
Where to Stay & Eat Near Bands on the Beach
Red Fish Blue Fish – Fresh seafood & sunset views right on the water.
Fish Heads – Fresh seafood, waterfront, located behind the beachfront Fairfield Inn & Suites.
Piazza Pizza & Bodega – The perfect place for a quick bite before the show!
Bands on the Beach Location:
Gulfside Pavilion, 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach, FL
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