Pensacola Beach, Fla. –Pensacola Beach’s favorite Tuesday night tradition, Bands on the Beach, returns for the 2026 season starting April 7. This year’s lineup features a diverse mix of musical styles and performers, including several bands and artists making their debut at Bands on the Beach.
Presented by the Santa Rosa Island Authority, these free concerts take place on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach, with the Gulf providing the perfect backdrop.
From rock, country, and Americana to reggae, funk, brass, and tribute performances, Bands on the Beach continues to showcase the depth of talent across the region while introducing audiences to new voices and sounds. Returning favorites are joined by a strong slate of first-time performers, creating a fresh and dynamic concert season.
Cat Country 98.7 will kick off each show and keep the energy going with on-stage announcements throughout the evening. Special thanks to The Soundmen for providing the lighting and sound for all concerts.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Pets and glass containers are not permitted.
2026 Bands on the Beach Lineup:
APRIL
- April 7 The Calverts
- April 14 Whitesands Panhandle Band
- April 21 Smoke Stak
- April 28 Chase Mitchell
MAY
- May 5 Southern Breeze
- May 12 Crist Dee and BAD JUJU
- May 19 Vibe Irie
- May 26 Modern Eldorados
JUNE
- June 2 Cadillac Willy
- June 9 12Eleven
- June 16 Goldmine
- June 23 Disco Kiss
- June 30 Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs
JULY
- July 7 Al Joslin Elvis Tribute
- July 14 Owen Finley Electric String Band Club
- July 21 On the Rox
- July 28 Vinyl Revival
AUGUST
- Aug. 4 The New Cahoots
- Aug. 11 9th Avenue Brass Band
- Aug. 18 Paperchase
- Aug. 25 Mass Kunfuzion
SEPTEMBER
- Sept. 1 Not Quite Fab
- Sept. 8 Pistol Pearl and The Wester Band
- Sept. 15 Count the Years
- Sept. 22 Knee Deep Band
- Sept. 29 Float Like a Buffalo
OCTOBER
- Oct. 6 The Astronauts
- Oct.13 SheAndTheIts
- Oct.20 The Oliver’s Twist Band
- Oct. 27 Horseshoe Kitty
For more information, call the SRIA at (850) 932-2257 or go to visitpensacolabeach.com for the latest updates.