Pensacola has an active live music scene. Whether you are looking for alternative music, jazz, blues, country, pop, open-mic, or beachy vibes, there is something for everyone, if you know where to find it. Pensacola has music venues, bars, restaurants, and hotels hosting live music several nights a week. Pensacola is host to several free outdoor concert series that occur on various nights throughout the Pensacola area. This list includes various locations to listen to live music in Pensacola but does not nearly cover them all.
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Handlebar
Looking for some underground alternative music? The Handlebar is a wonderful place to start. The Handlebar has been a staple in the Pensacola music scene since 1983. They are in their third rendition of the venue and have recently reopened. They host bands several nights a week and you can get the schedule and ticket information from their website.
Location: 319 N Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL 32501
Vinyl Music Hall
Vinyl is a venue offering live music in Pensacola that features acts of all musical genres. It can accommodate up to 850 patrons, which makes it an intimate setting for any concert. Ticket information and schedule can be found on the Vinyl Music Hall website.
Location: 2 South Palafox, Pensacola, FL 32502
Goat Lips
Goat Lips has been a community staple for music for the last 20 years. If you are looking for a place to listen to great local music or even jam yourself, this is the place. They offer several open-mic nights, host a Blues night every Wednesday, and local bands on Saturdays. Not only is the music a drawl, but the restaurant is excellent as well.
Location: 2811 Copter Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514
5 Sisters Blues Café
5 Sisters Blues Café is an impressive combination of food and music. You can find live jazz or blues in house about 5 days a week.
Location: 421 W Belmont St, Pensacola, FL 32563
Seville Quarter
Seville Quarter includes 7 rooms, each with its own theme and atmosphere. You can find several types of music in one or more of these 7 rooms Monday through Saturday. Some of the music staples weekly include Tuesday Jazz Night, Wednesday Latin Night, and several shows of Dueling Pianos.
Location: 130 E. Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Live Music in Pensacola at Beach Bars and Hotels
Many of the bars and hotels offer live music in Pensacola on Pensacola Beach several nights a week.
Bamboo Willies offers live music daily. The lineup includes local, regional and national touring acts.
Location: 400 Quietwater Beach Road Suite 14, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Paradise Inn offers music 2-3 nights a week. You can check out their calendar for all upcoming events.
Location: 21 Via De Luna Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Flounder’s Chowder House is another beach venue offering live music daily.
Location: 800 Quietwater Beach Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Sandshaker offers live music every weekend. You can view their upcoming acts on their calendar.
Location: 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Bands on the Beach
Bands on the Beach is an outdoor free concert series organized by the Santa Rosa Island Authority and features a lineup of popular local performers. You can view the acts every Tuesday night from April through October at Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach. Bring your own chair or blanket. You can visit their website for full lineup for the season.
Location: 20 Casino Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Free Concert Series
Blues on the Bay is another outdoor free concert series. This one is organized by Play Pensacola Parks & Recreation and is held on Sunday evenings at Community Maritime Park Hunter Amphitheater when the Blue Wahoos are away. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the breeze off the bay as you listen to music by some of the best regional acts. Visit the website for the full schedule and lineup.
Location: 301 W Main St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Bands on the Bayou
Bands on the Bayou is an outdoor free concert series organized by the East Hill Neighborhood Association. The series supports local non-profit organizations in the community. Pack your own chair or blanket and meet your friends and family at Bayview Park to enjoy an evening concert. Check out their schedule and lineup at Bands on the Bayou.
Location: 2001 E Lloyd St, Pensacola, FL 32503
Bands on the Blackwater
Every Friday in the spring from April to June and then in the fall from August through October you can enjoy live music in Milton at Jernigan’s Landing during the concert series Banks on the Blackwater. Live acts include local favorites to national touring bands in genres of bluegrass, county, blues and rock and roll. You can enjoy these concerts in the lawn area or by boat. Bring your own chair or blanket and consider dining with one of the vendors on site. This event is one of the few dog friendly concert series. Check out the upcoming schedule and lineup at Bands on the Blackwater website.
Location: 5158 South Willing St, Milton, FL 32570
Gallery Night in Downtown Pensacola
Pensacola hosts a Gallery Night once a month downtown. Each month there is a specific theme and various artists are featured. Live music is always part of the festivities.
Location: Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32502
