Summer Things to Do This Week in Pensacola
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(August 9 - 16, 2026)
There is plenty happening around Pensacola this week, but you do not have to wait until the weekend to make plans.
From free concerts and outdoor movies to parasailing, go karts and nighttime kayaking, here are some of the best things to do around Pensacola and Pensacola Beach this week.
See 9th Avenue Brass Band at Bands on the Beach
Tuesday, August 11
7 PM to 9 PM
Gulfside Pavilion
Pensacola Beach
Bands on the Beach continues Tuesday night with 9th Avenue Brass Band.
The free concert series takes place beside the Gulf every Tuesday from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Gulfside Pavilion. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of live music on Pensacola Beach.
Spend an Afternoon at Laguna’s Adventure Park
Available throughout the week
Pensacola Beach
If you are looking for something the entire family can do between this week’s scheduled events, Laguna’s Adventure Park has go karts, zip rails, a three story ropes course, Clip ’n Climb and a splash pad.
Visitors can choose individual attractions or purchase passes that bundle multiple activities together.
Go Parasailing Over Pensacola Beach
Available throughout the week
Pensacola Beach
See Pensacola Beach from a completely different perspective with a parasailing flight over the water.
Key Sailing operates from Pensacola Beach, with each parasailing flight lasting approximately 10 to 12 minutes aboard its 31 foot parasail boat.
This is an easy activity to add to a beach day before grabbing lunch or spending the afternoon around the Boardwalk.
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Watch Goat on Pensacola Beach
Friday, August 14
Sunset
Gulfside Pavilion
Pensacola Beach
Cinemas in the Sand returns Friday night with a free outdoor showing of Goat.
The movie begins at sunset on a giant screen in front of the Gulfside Pavilion stage at Casino Beach. Guests should bring beach chairs or blankets and find a spot in the sand before the movie begins.
Admission is free.
Spend Saturday at Electric Garden
Saturday, August 15
Noon to 1 AM
Garden & Grain
Downtown Pensacola
Electric Garden takes over Garden & Grain Saturday for an all day EDM event.
The day begins at noon with a vendor market running until 5 PM, followed by DJs and entertainment into the night. General admission is $40, while a $250 VIP option includes a reserved table for eight and several additional perks.
See our complete Electric Garden guide
See OMGITSWICKS Live at the Saenger
Saturday, August 15
6 PM
Saenger Theatre
Downtown Pensacola
Florida comedian and viral creator OMGITSWICKS brings his live show to the Saenger Theatre Saturday evening.
The performance begins at 6 PM and brings his Florida focused comedy from social media to the stage.
See Alabama at the Pensacola Bay Center
Saturday, August 15
7 PM
Pensacola Bay Center
Alabama performs at the Pensacola Bay Center Saturday night in one of the biggest concerts on Pensacola’s August calendar.
Doors open at 6 PM and the concert begins at 7 PM. Tickets currently start at $36.50.
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