Free live music every Thursday at sunset — funk, bluegrass, 80s rock & NOLA soul 45 minutes from Destin
Thursday, June 4 - Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 19:00 - 21:00
Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater
16101 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Every Thursday evening from June through early August, Panama City Beach hosts one of the Gulf Coast's most beloved free events: the Summer Concert Series at Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater. With a diverse 10-show lineup spanning soul, funk, bluegrass, sacred steel, 80s rock, and New Orleans jazz, there is something for every musical taste under the warm Florida sky.
The 2026 lineup is stacked with standout performances — highlights include NOLA funk master John Papa Gros on July 30, The Lee Boys on their 25th Anniversary Sacred Steel Tour on July 9, Body Double's high-octane 80s rock show on July 2, and the series-closing Gage Cowart Band bringing country fire on August 6. Every show is completely free, and you are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, food, and even your pets.
Located just 45 minutes east of Destin, this weekly concert series makes for a perfect summer day trip from Miramar Beach or Sandestin. Combine it with a sunset stroll along PCB's stunning white-sand shoreline and dinner at a waterfront restaurant for a complete Gulf Coast evening adventure worth the short drive.
Music lovers, budget-conscious families, couples seeking a day trip
Free live concert 7-9 PM every Thursday, BYO lawn chairs/blankets/coolers, pets welcome, diverse musical genres each week
100% free. Bring your own food, drinks, chairs, and blankets.
If this event is one reason for your trip, it makes sense to stay somewhere comfortable and keep the rest of the weekend easy. Our rentals work well for guests who want beach time, dining, and local events all in the same trip.
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