Friday night classic rock concerts on the sand just east of Fort Walton Beach
May 29, 2026 – September 4, 2026
19:00 – 21:00
1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre, FL 32566
<p>Every Friday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Juana's Pagodas and Sailors' Grill hosts one of the Gulf Coast's most beloved outdoor concert traditions right on Navarre Beach. In partnership with Emerald Coast Entertainment 100.3 Rock, the Summer Beach Concert Series brings world-class tribute acts and regional headliners to an open-air beach stage with the Santa Rosa Sound as a backdrop.</p><p>Past concerts have featured Cherry Bomb (Joan Jett tribute), Absolute Bon Jovi, Absolute Queen, and rock legends like Derek St. Holmes from the Ted Nugent Band. The atmosphere is laid-back and festive — bring your lawn chair or just plant your feet in the sand. Music runs 7-9pm, with doors opening at 6pm. Tickets typically range from $35-$125 depending on the headliner.</p><p>Navarre Beach is just 20 minutes east of Fort Walton Beach and under an hour from Destin, making this an easy summer evening outing. After the show, Juana's restaurant and bar serves fresh Gulf seafood and cold drinks late into the night. It is the perfect way to spend a Friday evening on the Emerald Coast.</p>
Classic rock fans, beach lovers, families, and friend groups looking for a fun Friday night out
Classic rock tribute bands and headlining acts on an open-air beach stage 7-9pm every Friday. Full restaurant and bar on-site. BYO lawn chairs or blankets.
Check juanaspagodas.com for the weekly lineup and tickets — popular acts sell out in advance. Arrive by 6:30pm for good spots near the stage. From Destin, take Hwy 98 East through Fort Walton Beach to Navarre Beach Causeway.
Tickets typically $35-$125 per show depending on the headliner. Check juanaspagodas.com for current show pricing.