Upcoming events.
Gallery Night: “Ghoul-ery Night”
Monthly downtown art walk (Downtown Pensacola) with art, music, food trucks, family activities (special Halloween theme).
Beach-O-Ween
Family-friendly Halloween festival at Pensacola Beach Boardwalk (Casino Beach) with bounce houses, costume contests, games and free candy for kids.
Bands on the Beach: CrossTown
Free Gulf-side concert at Gulfside Pavilion (Pensacola Beach). (Tuesday evening music series).
Taste of the Beach Festival
Pensacola Beach outdoor food festival at Gulfside Pavilion featuring local restaurant “small plates,” live music, family activities; free admission.
Haunted History Walking Tours
Guided spooky tours of historic sites (Dorr House, Arbona Bldg, etc.) Downtown Pensacola. Tickets required.
Cinemas in the Sand
Free outdoor movie night at Gulfside Pavilion (Pensacola Beach), featuring “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”. Guests bring chairs; show starts at sunset.
Festa Italiana
Annual Italian heritage festival at Fountain Park (downtown Pensacola) with Italian food, music, dancers (no admission charge)
Taste of the Beach Festival
A food & drink event on Pensacola Beach at Casino Beach, with local restaurants, cooking demos and food tastings.
Bands on the Beach
Free outdoor concert series featuring regional bands at the Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf. Great place to bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music by the beach. Every Tuesday
Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival
A multi-day festival of original songs and performance across the Pensacola area, including Pensacola Beach.
Palafox Market (Farmers’ Market)
Large outdoor market in Downtown Pensacola (MLK Plaza & Plaza Ferdinand) with local produce, crafts, baked goods, plants and more. Named Florida’s Best Farmers Market; family-friendly.
Jo Koy: “Just Being Koy” (Comedy)
Stand-up comedy show at the Saenger Theatre. (Adult-oriented evening performance.)
Pensacola Seafood Festival
Annual food festival downtown (around East Chase & Garden Streets) featuring local and Gulf seafood vendors, live music, and arts/crafts. Open Fri–Sun (see site for daily hours: e.g. Fri 11AM–11PM, Sat 10AM–11PM, Sun 11AM–5PM
Bands on the Beach
Free outdoor concert series featuring regional bands at the Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf. Great place to bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music by the beach. Every Tuesday
Palafox Market (Farmers’ Market)
Large outdoor market in Downtown Pensacola (MLK Plaza & Plaza Ferdinand) with local produce, crafts, baked goods, plants and more. Named Florida’s Best Farmers Market; family-friendly.
Gallery Night Pensacola (Street Art Festival)
Viva Pensacola “Art of Hispanic Heritage”
Gulf Coast Jazz Festival (Music Festival)
Three-day jazz/R&B festival at Community Maritime Park (downtown Pensacola waterfront). Live jazz and blues acts on stage by the water.
Gary Allan (Country Music)
Country artist live in concert at the Saenger Theatre.(Evening show.)
Bands on the Beach
Free outdoor concert series featuring regional bands at the Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf. Great place to bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music by the beach. Every Tuesday
Black Jacket Symphony (Rock/Orchestral Concert)
Rock symphony show (“Era of Yacht Rock”) at Saenger Theatre, blending classic rock hits with orchestral arrangements.
Palafox Market (Farmers’ Market)
Large outdoor market in Downtown Pensacola (MLK Plaza & Plaza Ferdinand) with local produce, crafts, baked goods, plants and more. Named Florida’s Best Farmers Market; family-friendly.
Cinemas in the Sand (Outdoor Movies)
Free beachside movie nights at Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach. The Toy Story on Sept 12. Family-friendly; bring chairs/beach blankets.
Bands on the Beach
Free outdoor concert series featuring regional bands at the Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf. Great place to bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music by the beach. Every Tuesday
Palafox Market (Farmers’ Market)
Large outdoor market in Downtown Pensacola (MLK Plaza & Plaza Ferdinand) with local produce, crafts, baked goods, plants and more. Named Florida’s Best Farmers Market; family-friendly.
Bands on the Beach
Free outdoor concert series featuring regional bands at the Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf. Great place to bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music by the beach. Every Tuesday
Soul Beach Sunday Mini-Fest (Music Festival)
Free R&B/soul music festival at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach (Casino Beach Boardwalk). Part of the Labor Day weekend. (“It’s the vibe” outdoor concert series)
Palafox Market (Farmers’ Market)
Large outdoor market in Downtown Pensacola (MLK Plaza & Plaza Ferdinand) with local produce, crafts, baked goods, plants and more. Named Florida’s Best Farmers Market; family-friendly.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele (Classical Concert)
A string quartet performs Adele’s hits by candlelight at First United Methodist Church in downtown Pensacola.
The Bellamy Brothers (Country Music)
Renowned country duo performing “The Love Still Flows…” tour at the Saenger Theatre (Pensacola’s historic downtown theater). Evening show (tickets via Saenger/Theater).
Palafox Market (Farmers’ Market)
Large outdoor market in Downtown Pensacola (MLK Plaza & Plaza Ferdinand) with local produce, crafts, baked goods, plants and more. Named Florida’s Best Farmers Market; family-friendly.