Bands on the Beach 2026 Lineup Announced for Pensacola Beach

Things To Do

Feb 15

The full Bands on the Beach 2026 lineup has officially been released, bringing live music back to the Gulfside Pavilion every Tuesday evening from April through October.

Held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this free outdoor concert series is one of the most popular summer traditions on Pensacola Beach.

If you’re searching for the 2026 Bands on the Beach schedule, here is the complete lineup by month.

April 2026 Bands on the Beach

April 7 – The Calverts
• April 14 – Whitesands Panhandle Band
• April 21 – Smoke Stak
• April 28 – Chase Mitchell

May 2026 Bands on the Beach

• May 5 – Southern Breeze
• May 12 – Crist Dee and BAD JUJU
• May 19 – Vibe Irie
• May 26 – Modern Eldorados

June 2026 Bands on the Beach

• June 2 – Cadillac Willy
• June 9 – 12Eleven
• June 16 – Goldmine
• June 23 – Disco Kiss
• June 30 – Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs

July 2026 Bands on the Beach

• July 7 – Al Joslin Elvis Tribute
• July 14 – Owen Finley Electric String Band Club
• July 21 – On the Rox
• July 28 – Vinyl Revival

August 2026 Bands on the Beach

• August 4 – The New Cahoots
• August 11 – 9th Avenue Brass Band
• August 18 – Paperchase
• August 25 – Mass Kunfuzion

September 2026 Bands on the Beach

• September 1 – Not Quite Fab
• September 8 – Pistol Pearl and The Wester Band
• September 15 – Count the Years
• September 22 – Knee Deep Band
• September 29 – Float Like a Buffalo

October 2026 Bands on the Beach

• October 6 – The Astronauts
• October 13 – SheAndTheIts
• October 20 – The Oliver’s Twist Band
• October 27 – Horseshoe Kitty

Gulfside Market Goes Weekly in 2026

In addition to live music, the Gulfside Market is expanding in 2026 and will now operate weekly during every Bands on the Beach event.

That means local vendors, makers, artists, and small businesses will be set up each Tuesday evening throughout the season.

Vendor applications open February 16th. More information can be found at:
https://facebook.com/gulfsidemarket

What to Know Before You Go

• Concerts are free and open to the public
• Held at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach
• Bring lawn chairs or blankets
• Arrive early during peak summer months
• Parking fills quickly during busy season

Bands on the Beach is one of the longest running live music traditions on Pensacola Beach and remains one of the best free things to do during the summer months.