While the rest of the world is settling into a quiet winter slumber, Pensacola is just getting started. From the icy plunges on New Year’s Day to the brass bands and colorful floats of the Mardi Gras Kick-Off at Seville Quarter, the city is buzzing with a spirit you won’t find anywhere else. Pensacola January Events 2026 calendar is packed with reasons to get out of the house and to celebrate.
Holiday Market at Quayside Art Gallery/Pensacola Artists, Inc.
Christmas Spirit Cruises at SaltH2oTherapy
Juana’s Penguin Plunge’n Paddle at Juana’s Pagodas & Sailors’ Grill: 9am – 4pm
Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip at Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar: 12pm
Polar Bear Plunge 2026 at Pensacola Beach: 2pm
Holiday Market at Quayside Art Gallery/Pensacola Artists, Inc.
Christmas Spirit Cruises at SaltH2oTherapy
First Fridays At Blue Morning Gallery: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs “Friends and Family Night” at Pensacola Bay Center: 6-10pm
Holiday Market at Quayside Art Gallery/Pensacola Artists, Inc.
Christmas Spirit Cruises at SaltH2oTherapy
Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola: 9am – 2pm
Sand Dollar Market HWY 87 Market: 9am – 2pm
Run, Roast & Refresh – Pensacola’s Social Wellness Gathering at PortSide Pickle: 10am – 12pm
Noon Year’s Party at Laguna’s: 11am – 5pm
‘Hair of the Dog’ Holiday Hangover Paw-ty at Coastal County Brewing: 1-5pm
Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off on the 12th Night at Seville Quarter: 5pm
Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs “850 Night” at Pensacola Bay Center: 6-10pm
Holiday Market at Quayside Art Gallery/Pensacola Artists, Inc.
Christmas Spirit Cruises at SaltH2oTherapy
Coastal Wedding Expo at Pensacola Bay Center: 11am – 3pm
Christmas Spirit Cruises at SaltH2oTherapy
BTB Comedy Open Mic at Odd Colony Brewing Company: 7-10pm
Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars at Saenger Theatre: 7:30pm
Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed at Saenger Theatre: 7:30pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Sip N Shop and Hang with the Artist at The Unique Boutique: 5-7pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Coastal County Oyster Fest at Coastal County Brewing: 5-9pm
2026 Pensacola Beach Run Half Marathon and 10k at Casino Beach: 7:30am – 10am
Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola: 9am – 2pm
Sand Dollar Market HWY 87 Market: 9am – 2pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Monster Truck Wars at Escambia County Equestrian Center: 12pm
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven & Blue Jeans at Saenger Theatre: 7:30pm
Coastal County Oyster Fest at Coastal County Brewing: 1pm
King Kake Party at Paradise Bar and Grill: 3pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Coastal County Oyster Fest at Coastal County Brewing: 2pm
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA at Museum of Commerce: 6:30-7:45pm
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele at Museum of Commerce: 8:30-9:45pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
BTB Comedy Open Mic at Odd Colony Brewing Company: 7-10pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
The Black Jacket Symphony presents Pink Floyd’s The Wall at Saenger Theatre: 7:30pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Evansville Thunderbolts “Country Night” at Pensacola Bay Center: 6-10pm
Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola: 9am – 2pm
Sand Dollar Market HWY 87 Market: 9am – 2pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Mac & Cheese Festival at Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten: 12-6pm
Mountain Film on Tour at Pensacola Little Theatre: 6-8pm
Red Carpet Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Seville Quarter: 6-10pm
Pensacola Ice Flyers Vs. Evansville Thunderbolts “Wiener Dog Race Night” at Pensacola Bay Center: 7pm
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute at Saenger Theatre: 7:30pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Boozy Ice Cream Cocktail Making Class: “Break Your Resolutions” at Tipsy Scoop Pensacola: 12 – 1:30pm
Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Macon Mayhem “Youth Jersey Night” at Pensacola Bay Center: 6-10pm
MLK Day Parade in Downtown Pensacola: 11am – 3pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
BTB Comedy Open Mic at Odd Colony Brewing Company: 7-10pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Snowbird Beach Bash at Bamboo Willies: 3pm
Di Da Food Truck at Mathieson Brewing Co.
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
KdK Wonderland Ball at Court Of De Luna Event Space: 6:30 – 11pm
Magic At the Gordon- An Intimate Evening of Close-Up Magic at The Gorton Community Art Center: 7-9pm
Pensacola Opera presents Verdi’s La Traviata at Saenger Theatre: 7pm
Talk to the Moon Comedy at Mathieson Brewing Co: 7pm
Di Da Food Truck at Mathieson Brewing Co.
Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola: 9am – 2pm
Sand Dollar Market HWY 87 Market: 9am – 2pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Grown-Up Book Fair at Odd Colony Brewing: 11am – 3pm; 3-6pm
Yoga with Halldora at the Mathieson Brewing Co.: 12pm
Mardi Gras Mask Painting at the Mathieson Brewing Co: 1pm
Kids and Kritters Mardi Gras Parade at Casino Beach: 1:30pm
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Downtown: 6-9pm
Di Da Food Truck at Mathieson Brewing Co.
Bouncy House at the Mathieson Brewing Co: All Day
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Grown-Up Book Fair at Odd Colony Brewing: 11am – 4pm
Pensacola Opera presents Verdi’s La Traviata at Saenger Theatre: 2pm
Di Da Food Truck at Mathieson Brewing Co.
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
BTB Comedy Open Mic at Odd Colony Brewing Company: 7-10pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Dinosaur World Live at Saenger Theatre: 7pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show at Saenger Theatre: 7:30pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Pensacola Ice Flyers vs Fayetteville Marksmen “80’s Night” at Pensacola Bay Center: 7pm
Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola: 9am – 2pm
Sand Dollar Market HWY 87 Market: 9am – 2pm
Artist Revolution at Quayside Art Gallery: 11am – 5pm
Milton Mardi Gras Parade at Milton Community Center: 3pm
Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Fayetteville Marksmen “Mardi Gras Night” at Pensacola Bay Center: 6-10pm
Heroes Off Duty Comedy Tour at Saenger Theatre: 7:30pm
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