2026 Bands on the Beach Lineup Announced

by Katie King | Katie@ewbullock.com

 

2026 Bands on the Beach Lineup Announced

April 7– October 27

Pensacola Beach, Fla. – February 5, 2025 – 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.

Pensacola Beach is owned by Escambia County, Fla., and is under the direction of the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA). The SRIA was created by the Florida legislature in 1947 under Chapter 24500. The SRIA does not receive tax support from the taxpayers of the county. It is fully funded from lease fees collected from business and residences on the beach. The SRIA board is made up of six members; five are named by members of the Escambia County Board of Commissioners whose term is the same as the commissioner who appointed them. Registered voters on Pensacola Beach elect the sixth member. The elected member’s term is two years.

A couple embracing while at Bands on the Beach, the Pensacola Pier behind them.