Seabreeze Jazz Festival
The Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida, ran April 23 to 26, 2026, according to Visit Panama City Beach. The festival is a four-day smooth jazz event on the west end of Panama City Beach, aimed at jazz fans who want a full weekend of concerts on the beach. The one thing to know is that the 2026 lineup and set times come from the same source, which notes that the artist lineup is subject to change, so check before you go.
| Question visitors ask | Seabreeze Jazz Festival Panama City Beach lineup and dates? |
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| Official site | www.visitpanamacitybeach.com |
When is the Seabreeze Jazz Festival?
The Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City Beach was held April 23 to 26, 2026, according to Visit Panama City Beach. The event runs over four days, from Thursday through Sunday, and the schedule lists performances from early afternoon to late evening each day.
The sources for this guide cover the 2026 edition only. They do not list 2027 dates, so check before you go.
Who performs at the Seabreeze Jazz Festival?
Visit Panama City Beach lists the 2026 schedule by day. On Thursday, April 23, the lineup includes Steve Oliver and Jessy J, Kirk Whalum and Mindi Abair, and Morris Day and the Time, the last at 8:30 p.m. On Friday, April 24, it includes Cindy Bradley, Damien Escobar, and Commodores, who close the day from 9:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
On Saturday, April 25, the lineup includes Jonathan Butler, Nik West, and Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, and Peter White, who play at 9:30 p.m. On Sunday, April 26, it includes Eric Darius, Will Downing, and Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns, who play at 8:30 p.m. The schedule also names two Seabreeze Rising Star slots, on Friday and Saturday.
Seabreeze Jazz Festival: questions visitors ask
What are the dates of the Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City Beach?
Visit Panama City Beach lists the 2026 festival for April 23 to 26, 2026. The sources for this guide do not list dates for 2027.
Where is the Seabreeze Jazz Festival held?
Visit Panama City Beach says the Seabreeze Jazz Festival takes place on the west end of Panama City Beach, in Bay County, Florida. The source does not give a street address or venue name.
Is the Seabreeze Jazz Festival lineup final?
No. Visit Panama City Beach states that the artist lineup is subject to change, so check the official lineup before you go.
Who played the latest set each day at the 2026 Seabreeze Jazz Festival?
The 2026 schedule lists Morris Day and the Time on Thursday, April 23, at 8:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Commodores on Friday, April 24, at 9:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.; Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, and Peter White on Saturday, April 25, at 9:30 p.m.; and Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns on Sunday, April 26, at 8:30 p.m.
How many people attend the Seabreeze Jazz Festival?
Visit Panama City Beach says the festival now attracts over 20,000 fans from the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Has the Seabreeze Jazz Festival received any awards?
Visit Panama City Beach says JazzIZ Magazine named the festival a Top 10 Jazz Festival in the USA, and that it was recently nominated for Best Jazz Festival at the Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards.
How do I buy tickets for the Seabreeze Jazz Festival?
The Visit Panama City Beach page links to a ticket purchase page, but the source does not list ticket prices. Check the official ticket link before you go.
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