2026 Pensacola Seafood Festival Brings Three Days of Food, Live Music and Family Fun Downtown

The Pensacola Seafood Festival returns to historic downtown Pensacola September 25–27, 2026, for three days of fresh Gulf Coast flavors, free live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more.

Sponsored by the Pensacola Ice Flyers and hosted by Fiesta Pensacola, the Pensacola Seafood Festival is a free community event held throughout Seville Square, Fountain Park and Bartram Park.

2026 Pensacola Seafood Festival Dates and Hours

• Friday, September 25: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

• Saturday, September 26: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

• Sunday, September 27: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

The festival is held rain or shine. Admission and live entertainment are free.

Live Entertainment at the Pensacola Seafood Festival

Live music is one of the biggest attractions at the Pensacola Seafood Festival, with performances throughout the weekend.

The 2026 lineup is still being completed, but several featured performers have already been announced—including country artists Tim Roberts and Karli Ryan on Sunday afternoon.

Friday, September 25

• 4 p.m. – Ragamuffin

• 6:30 p.m. – To be announced

• 9 p.m. – Moon Taxi

Saturday, September 26

• 1:30 p.m. – To be announced

• 3:45 p.m. – To be announced

• 5 p.m. – To be announced

• 7 p.m. – To be announced

• 9:30 p.m. – The Molly Ringwalds

Sunday, September 27

• 12:30 p.m. – Tim Roberts

• 3 p.m. – Karli Ryan

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and settle in for the free performances. Coolers and pets are not permitted inside the festival grounds.

The festival will also celebrate Budweiser’s 150th anniversary with $3 Budweiser drafts Friday from 3–5 p.m.

Additional performers will be announced as the festival approaches. Check the official Pensacola Seafood Festival music page for the latest lineup.

Seafood, Festival Favorites and Sweet Treats

Come hungry—the festival will feature seafood dishes prepared fresh on-site by a variety of vendors.

Expected selections include shrimp, crawfish, scallops, crab, grouper, alligator, calamari, low-country boil, gumbo, lobster rolls, crab cakes, coconut shrimp, jambalaya, étouffée, paella, conch fritters, seafood baskets, kabobs, crawfish mac and cheese and more.

There will also be plenty of choices for guests who do not eat seafood, including burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, turkey legs, french fries, nachos and blooming onions. Dessert and snack choices will include funnel cakes, kettle corn, ice cream, gelato, apple dumplings, snow cones, fresh-squeezed lemonade and root beer floats.

Flavors of Fiesta

The Flavors of Fiesta area—formerly known as Gulf to Table—will feature local restaurants and caterers serving tapas-sized portions of their signature dishes.

Festivalgoers can sample a variety of local creations without committing to a full entrée, making it easier to taste several dishes during a visit.

Fiesta Seafood Grille

The Fiesta Seafood Grille, presented by Pensacola Energy, will give guests the opportunity to watch some of Pensacola’s best chefs in action in an outdoor demonstration kitchen.

The scheduled 2026 demonstration times are:

Friday, September 25

• 5 p.m.

• 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 26

• Noon

• 1:30 p.m.

• 3 p.m.

• 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 27

• Noon

• 1:30 p.m.

• 3 p.m.

Participating chefs will be announced later.

More Than 170 Arts and Crafts Exhibitors

More than 170 artists and craftspeople are expected to exhibit their work during the festival.

Guests can browse paintings, prints, drawings, photography, ceramics, pottery, clothing, accessories, jewelry, woodcrafts, outdoor décor, metalwork, glasswork, gourmet goods, soaps, candles, novelty items and more.

Festival artwork and merchandise for 2026 will feature “School’s Out,” the winning poster design created by artist Jen Confusione.

Children’s Area at Bartram Park

Families can visit the Children’s Area in Bartram Park for arts and crafts, games, activities and other kid-friendly fun.

Community partners scheduled to participate include the Girl Scouts, NAS STARBASE and the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program.

Children’s Area Hours

• Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

• Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Children’s Area is cash only.

Festival Location and Directions

The Pensacola Seafood Festival takes place in Seville Square and the surrounding Fountain and Bartram parks.

Seville Square311 East Government StreetPensacola, Florida

From Interstate 110, travel south to Gregory Street, continue toward Alcaniz Street and turn left on Alcaniz. Follow the route toward Government Street and the Seville Square area.

Nearby landmarks include The Fish House and Hub Stacey’s.

Parking and Free Trolley Service

Parking is available throughout downtown Pensacola on a first-come, first-served basis. Many downtown parking areas are privately owned and may charge a fee. Those fees are not controlled by Fiesta Pensacola or the festival.

Accessible parking will be available for vehicles with the appropriate permit in the Port of Pensacola parking lot on Barracks Street. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Winterfest will provide free trolley rides to the festival during these hours:

• Friday: Noon–7 p.m.

• Saturday: Noon–7 p.m.

• Sunday: Noon–4 p.m.

What to Know Before You Go

• Admission is free.

• The festival is held rain or shine.

• Pets are not permitted, but trained service animals are welcome.

• Coolers are not allowed.

• Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged for the live music area.

• Credit card acceptance varies by vendor.

• Beverage booths will have designated cash and credit-card lines.

• The Children’s Area and Coca-Cola trailer are cash only.

• ATMs will be available at several locations throughout the festival.

For updates, additional performer announcements and complete festival information, visit the official Pensacola Seafood Festival website.