Bands on the Beach 2025: Live Music, Ocean Views, and Unforgettable Summer Vibes
April 1 – October 28, 2025 | Every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Pensacola Beach turns up the volume every Tuesday night from April through October with Bands on the Beach, a wildly popular summer concert series that blends the magic of live music with the soothing backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this is your chance to soak in some island soul and enjoy a perfect evening under the stars.
What Is Bands on the Beach?
Hosted by the Santa Rosa Island Authority, Bands on the Beach brings together some of the region’s best bands for a summer-long celebration of music, dancing, and community. Set at the stunning Gulfside Pavilion, with views of the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, it’s a weekly tradition that captures the true spirit of Pensacola Beach.
From classic rock and country to funk, jazz, and brass, the lineup is designed to offer something for every musical taste. Admission is free, and the vibe is unbeatable.
What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home)
- Bring: Lawn chairs, beach blankets, snacks, drinks in non-glass containers, and your dancing shoes!
- Leave: Pets and glass containers at home. For everyone’s safety, these are not allowed at the venue.
Where and When?
- Location: Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach
- Time: 7 p.m. every Tuesday from April 1 to October 28, 2025
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Contact: Santa Rosa Island Authority – (850) 932-2257
- More Info: VisitPensacolaBeach.com
2025 Bands on the Beach Schedule:
APRIL
- April 1 – Cristi Dee & Bad JuJu
- April 8 – Class X
- April 15 – Disco Kiss
- April 22 – Whitesands Panhandle Band
- April 29 – Smoke Stak Band
MAY
- May 6 – The Astronauts
- May 13 – True Blue Band
- May 20 – On the Rox
- May 27 – Pistol Pearl & The Wester Band
JUNE
- June 3 – The New Cahoots
- June 10 – Schofield
- June 17 – 9th Avenue Brass Band
- June 24 – Goldmine
JULY
- July 1 – Johnny Earthquake & The Moondogs
- July 8 – Vinyl Revival
- July 15 – Cadillac Willy
- July 22 – 12Eleven
- July 29 – Mass Kunfuzion
AUGUST
- August 5 – Vibe Irie
- August 12 – Yard Lights
- August 19 – String Farm
- August 26 – Shenanigans
SEPTEMBER
- September 2 – The Lads
- September 9 – Count the Years
- September 16 – Justin Touchette and The Way
- September 23 – Float Like a Buffalo
- September 30 – Brandon Giles
OCTOBER
- October 7 – Crosstown
- October 14 – Knee Deep Band
- October 21 – Southern Breeze
- October 28 – Modern Eldorados
🌅 Why You’ll Love It
There’s nothing quite like watching the sun dip below the horizon as a local band delivers an unforgettable live performance. Add in the sea breeze, the smell of salt air, and a laid-back beach crowd, and you’ve got one of Pensacola Beach’s most beloved events.
So grab your friends, pack your cooler, and head to the Gulfside Pavilion for a night of music and memories. That’s the Way to Beach.
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