Panama City Beach is the perfect place for a vacation, or for a lifestyle that feels like vacation as a resident. With some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and world class dining, there’s always somewhere to relax, play, or celebrate.
Another way to enjoy your time in Panama City Beach is at any of the music festivals that take place all year long, with a particularly fun music festival season in the spring. Keep reading for a list of some Panama City Beach music festivals in 2022 that you won’t want to miss!
Cajun Festival-April 18-24
Hosted by Schooners, the Cajun Festival will feature live music and delicious food right on the beach. Schooners has a retro vibe, and is known as the last local beach bar. The Cajun Festival will last for seven days, with multiple live bands including the Bayou Boys and the Zydeco Gents and Heat.
Of course, this Panama City Beach music festival will also feature mouthwatering Cajun food like jambalaya, red beans and rice, and crawfish gumbo. If you’re ready for a challenge, you can even enter the crawfish eating contest to compete for a cash prize.
Parrothead Rendezvous-April 21-25
Another Panama City Beach music festival you won’t want to miss is Parrothead Rendezvous. Jimmy Buffet fans, also called Parrotheads, gather every year at Sharkey’s Beachfront Restaurant.
Pack your own cooler and rent a tent to enjoy the weekend of Trop Rock, with 13 musical acts lined up to perform. When you get hungry, walk over to Sharkey’s to order any of their delicious fare, including Caribbean Nachos or Mango Mahi Salad.
Seabreeze Jazz Festival-April 20-24
For five days, national and local jazz artists will take the stage at Aaron Bessant Park right on the beach for a Panama City Beach music festival you’ll love. The festival is on its 23rd year and will end with an all-star jam session at the end of the weekend.
Spring for a Seabreeze Dinner Cruise to make this festival a weekend you’ll never forget. This three hour cruise aboard the Solaris Dinner Yacht around St. Andrew’s Bay will feature a delicious dinner and cash bar, and of course plenty of live music.
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam-June 2-5
This weekend long Panama City Beach music festival features some of the biggest names in country music, including Brooks and Dunn, Florida-Georgia Line, and Brett Young. Country fans love the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam and are celebrating its tenth anniversary this year!
Single night tickets or weekend passes are available. You will also find discounted tickets for first responders and military, or VIP options.
Summer Concert Series-June to August
All summer long, Panama City Beach hosts a live music event each week, with their Tuesday night Summer Concert Series. Spanning all musical genres, there will be something for everyone.
Pack a picnic and enjoy the perfect weather and live music with your friends and neighbors. Admission is free and leashed pets are welcome.
SandJam Music Festival-September 30-October 2
SandJam Music Festival is a Panama City Beach music festival that features alternative rock artists performing on the white sand beach with the waves of the Gulf crashing behind as the backdrop. The lineup hasn’t been announced yet, but you can count on top-notch entertainers and a great time.
Grand Lagoon Bloody Mary & Music Festival-November 4-5
Grand Lagoon is known as the epicenter of entertainment, adventure, and dining in Panama City Beach and will host the Bloody Mary & Music Festival in November. The festival will take place at the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf and Spa Resort and will pit local bars against each other in a contest for Best Bloody Mary.
Enjoy great drinks while listening to live music by local artists in the beautiful beach setting. You can spend the whole weekend at the festival, or stop by for a few hours.
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