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Bands on the Beach is Back!

Photo by Santa Rosa Island Authority

Break out your dancing shoes and mark your calendars because the electrifying summer concert series, Bands on the Beach, is back and better than ever! Kicking off today, April 1, 2025 with Cristi Dee & Bad JuJu, this highly anticipated event promises a musical extravaganza spanning from rock to country, pop to funk, and everything in between.

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Hosted by the Santa Rosa Island Authority and set against the stunning backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach, Bands on the Beach offers free weekly concerts every Tuesday night from 7-9 p.m. Get ready to groove to the sounds of regional favorites while enjoying the salty breeze and panoramic views.

With Cat Country 98.7’s radio station’s dynamic team hyping up the crowd before each performance, you know you’re in for a night to remember. Plus, don’t forget to pack your lawn chairs and blankets for maximum comfort! Just remember -please leave Fido and the glassware at home!

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

  • Aug. 5                         Vibe Irie
  • Aug. 12                       Yard Lights
  • Aug. 19                       String Farm
  • Aug. 26                       Shenanigans

September:

  • Sept. 2                        The Lads
  • Sept. 9                        Count the Years
  • Sept. 16                      Justin Touchette and The Way
  • Sept. 23                      Float Like a Buffalo
  • Sept. 30                      Brandon Giles

October:

  • Oct. 7                          CrossTown
  • Oct. 14                        Knee Deep Band
  • Oct. 21                        Southern Breeze
  • Oct. 28                        Modern Eldorados

For more information, call the SRIA at (850) 932-2257 or go to visitpensacolabeach.com for the latest updates.