Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
MONDAY
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. June 15. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida are bringing the “blues” back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District. The event features live blues music and “BBQ and Bud” food and drink specials. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
TUESDAY
Dan Spencer
6 p.m. June 16. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Dance Spencer will perform live in concert. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Bands on the Beach
7 p.m. June 16. Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach. Bands on the Beach is Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series with performers for every musical taste. Featuring a lineup of regional artists, the series delivers an eclectic musical experience throughout the entire summer. This week features Goldmine. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
Beetlejuice the Musical
7:30 p.m. June 16 and 17. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Parental discretion advised. Contains strong language, mature references, and a lot of the crazy, inappropriate stuff you would expect from a deranged demon. Tickets start at $74. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
WEDNESDAY
Summer Palafox Shop A Palooza
5 p.m. June 17. Downtown Pensacola, Palafox Street. Kick off the summer season in style at Summer Palafox Shop A Palooza, a lively, family-friendly evening celebration in the heart of downtown Pensacola. This special event marks one of the first large-scale gatherings on the newly completed Palafox Street, making it a true grand reopening moment for our beloved downtown. Stroll the beautiful new streetscape, explore your favorite local shops, and discover what’s new for the season. Enjoy live music throughout downtown, exclusive in-store promotions at participating shops and a vibrant shopping experience. More info: rustedarrowmercantile.com.
Baby in the 90s
6 p.m. June 17. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Baby in the 90s will perform live in concert with Snow Halo. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Between the Buried and Me
6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; June 17. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Progressive metal visionaries Between the Buried and Me return with their most immersive and eclectic record yet — The Blue Nowhere, their first on InsideOutMusic. Mixing uncharted musical detours with their distinctive aggressive identity, the band creates a conceptual world unlike anything in their catalog, inviting the listener to experience the journey on their own terms. The show also features special guests Imperial Triumphant and Fallujah. $41.75. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
THURSDAY
Nights of Malice
7 p.m. June 18. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Nights of Malice will perform live in concert with My Own Will, Hemlock, and Exformation. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
The Cottage
7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12 through 21. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. A scandalous secret, a charming countryside escape, and a whole lot of unexpected visitors — The Cottage by Sandy Rustin is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud farce full of twists, turns, and tangled romances. Set in the English countryside in 1923, this stylish comedy of manners explodes when a woman boldly reveals her affair to her husband…and her lover’s wife. Inspired by the works of Noël Coward, The Cottage is a cheeky romp where propriety takes a holiday and hilarity moves in. Written by Sandy Rustin and directed by Barbara Jacobs. More info: pensacolalittletheatre.com.
FRIDAY
Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo
June 19 through 21. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. The “funnest” fishing tournament on the Gulf Coast, Flora-Bama’s annual Fishing Rodeo, is the everyman’s fishing rodeo. Categories will range from catfish to billfish, including a spearfishing category and everything in-between. Bring all the family and friends for a fun packed weekend. Accompanying the tournament will be a three-day beach party and awards ceremony that will include daily weigh-ins with a fish viewing area, live music, great food and vendors. The tournament portion will take place Friday and Saturday, and the awards ceremony will take place Sunday. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com.
UnityFest 2026
Noon June 19. Adoration For A New Beginning Church, 920 W. Government St. Enjoy a community celebration of freedom, culture, and unity hosted by Adoration For New Beginning Church. This family-friendly event will feature live musical entertainment, free food, community resources, activities for all ages, and a fun-filled kid zone. UnityFest brings the community together to honor the significance of Juneteenth while promoting connection, love, and togetherness in a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. More info: eventbrite.com/e/unityfest-2026-tickets-1989006744716?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Gallery Night
5 p.m. June 19. Downtown Pensacola. Gallery Night Pensacola is a nonprofit organization with a dedicated goal of inspiring culture, engagement, and the practice of arts of all types in an entertaining event for all ages and walks of life. These monthly events focus on specific themes, highlight featured artists, and recruit the best creators the area has to offer. This month’s theme is Journey to Juneteenth. More info: gallerynightpensacola.org.
Goldmine
7 p.m. June 19. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Goldmine will perform live in concert featuring Lunar Parque and Southern Magnolia. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
SATURDAY
Revolution Talent Competition
8 a.m. June 20 through 25. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. World famous white sand beaches are just the beginning of your nationals experience when you attend the multi-stage Pensacola Beach National Championships. Compete on a stage like no other as organizers hold their championships at the Pensacola Bay Center Arena where dancers get to feel like superstars in the concert-like set up. Come soak up the sun as organizers make a splashing ending to another incredible season of dance. Doors open an hour before the show. More info: 850-432-0800 or pensacolabaycenter.com.
Pride Never Prejudice Party
11 a.m. June 20. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. Perfect Plain Brewing invites guests to celebrate Pride Month during its annual Pride Never Prejudice Party with a full day of local vendors, entertainment and community events at the brewery. The event will feature an LGBTQ vendor market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. showcasing local artists, makers and small businesses. Guests can also participate in Pups For Pride, presented by Wolfgang Pensacola and Polkadot Entertainment, featuring a doggy drag show from 6 to 8 p.m. with local drag queens serving as judges. Free. More info: facebook.com/PerfectPlainBrewingCo.
Fish House Craft Beer Fest
3 p.m. June 20. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. Join organizers on the Fish House Deck for the 12th annual Craft Beer Fest featuring over 50 different beers with a portion of the event proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. A number of local and regional breweries including Pensacola Bay Brewery (Pensacola), Perfect Plain Brewing Co. (Pensacola), Props Craft Brewery Company (Fort Walton Beach), and Odd Pelican Beer Co. (Freeport) – to name a few – will be in attendance. $40. For ages 21 and older. More info: fishhousepensacola.com.
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6 p.m. June 20. Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Downtown, 8 S. Ninth Ave. America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing. Solve a mystery while feasting on dinner. Just beware, the culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect before you know it. This event differs from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. The actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience. This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. More info: thedinnerdetective.com.
Feed Lemon
7 p.m. June 20. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Feed Lemon will perform live in concert with Cavae Mundi, Sick Room, Lasento, and Glazed Eyes. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Turnover
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; June 20. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Turnover has always been DIY, but post pandemic they have taken that to a different level. They appreciate more than ever how lucky they are to get to be together and have fun creating things with their friends. They have found that they are usually best suited for executing their own vision, not only musically, but with all its accompaniments as well. Chart a course through their discography and find a band continually reinventing themselves with a unique artistic ambition. The show also features special guests Narrow Head and She’s Green. $44.27. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
SUNDAY
Rare Seed
4 p.m. June 21. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Rare Seed will perform live in concert with Still Alice and Mourning Glories. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Call me Daddy Drag King Show
9 p.m. June 21. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Enjoy the Call me Daddy Drag King Show featuring talent from Jay Jay Duvay, Ringo Keys, Final Boy, and more. For ages 18 and older. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
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