Panama City Beach Events & Attractions

A trip to Panama City Beach offers plenty of opportunities to have some serious fun. Of course, water plays a leading role in local activities, with snorkeling, swimming, boating, fishing, windsurfing, parasailing, and jet-skiing all popular pastimes. Splash around at the popular Ship Wreck Island Water Park. Cruising to Shell Island on a glass-bottom boat, riding an airboat through the back waters and marshlands for glimpses of gators, and diving around the Gulf’s many wrecks and reefs are all fun things to do in Panama City Beach. Away from the water, visitors can bike, camp, and hike in St. Andrews State Recreational Park, play a round of golf or two of miniature golf, race around some of the most creatively build go cart tracks, or just visit the zoo. Spend endless hours window shopping, go fishing from the pier, ride the new SkyWheel, watch IMAX movies at the Grand Movie Theater, play laser tag, loose yourself in the mirror maze, sing along with the dueling pianos, or eat at any of the 25 fine restaurants all located at Pier Park outdoors shopping mall.

Up Coming Events in Panama City Beach, FL.

Visit often to see what concerts, festivals, or attractions are on the way. This areas best event calendar.

LOCAL CABLE CHANNEL GUIDES

Xfinity Cable Guide link: https://www.tvtv.us/fl/panama-city-beach/32413/luUSA-FL70441-X

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MAR - 2024

Panama City Beach Scottish Festival

When: March 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where: Frank Brown Park

As the largest and longest running Scottish Festival in Northwest Florida, we are proud to mix the Florida sunshine with the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Scotland! The 2024 festival entertainment includes the award-winning band Celtica Nova! Co-headlining is the American Celtic Folk sound of Celtic Conundrum! Pipe and Drum bands will provide us not only with the sights but sounds of Scotland. Highland dancers, axe throwing, kid’s highland games, and of course, the ever-popular Highland Athletic competition.

For more info, please visit:  www.pcbscottishfestival.com

St. Patrick’s Day @ Beefs at the Beach

When: March 17, 2024

Where: Beef 'O' Brady's - Panama City Beach 11226 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach, FL, United States

Irish Food, Green Beer, Bag Pipers, Corn Hole, Connect 4, Food and Fun for everyone!

APR - 2024

Seabreeze Jazz Festival

When: Everyday between April 24 - 28, 2024

Where: Pier Park and Aaron Bessant Park

Info: Panama City Beach air fills with the smooth sounds of Jazz every evening. Book in advance accommodations fill up fast during this very popular event.

For more info, please visit:  https://www.seabreezejazzfestival.com

MAY - 2024

Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally

When: Everyday between May 1 - May 5, 2024

Where: Frank Brown Park

Known as “The Most Biker Friendly FREE Rally in the United States,” Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally is held twice yearly in Panama City Beach during the first weekend in May and mid-October. Bikers from around the country enjoy scenic rides along the Emerald Coast, live entertainment and local cuisine.

For more info, please visit:  https://www.thunderbeachproductions.com/

JUN - 2024

Jam on the Coast 5K

When: June 1, 2024 @ 7:00 am - 9:30 am

Where: Frank Brown Park

Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Jam on the Coast 5K presented by Visit Panama City Beach, in partnership with Gulf Coast Jam, will take place June 1, 2024 in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida.

The race begins and ends in Frank Brown Park at the entrance of the Gulf Coast Jam. All runners will receive a moisture wicking shirt and finisher medal.

For more info, please visit: https://www.pcbeach.org/local-event/jam-on-the-coast-5k/

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OCT - 2024

Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally

When: Everyday between Oct 25 - Oct 29, 2024

Where: Frank Brown Park

Known as “The Most Biker Friendly FREE Rally in the United States,” Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally is held twice yearly in Panama City Beach during the first weekend in May and mid-October. Bikers from around the country enjoy scenic rides along the Emerald Coast, live entertainment and local cuisine.

For more info, please visit:  https://www.thunderbeachproductions.com/

NOV - 2024

Panama City Beach Ironman Florida

When: Nov 2, 2024

Where: Pier Park

Info: One of the most storied North American races, IRONMAN Florida began in November, 1999. It takes place in Panama City Beach with the starting line at the Russell-Fields City Pier. Just as the summer season winds down, it’s the perfect time of year to visit northwest Florida—and the event is as much a destination vacation as it is a race.

The swim takes place in the Gulf of Mexico, where athletes will have a short beach run in between laps. Waters are typically in the mid 70’s, allowing triathletes to wear wetsuits. The two-loop swim course gives spectators a bird’s eye view of the entire course.

After exiting the water, athletes are challenged by a fast, flat, one-loop bicycle course. The terrain pushes the body in a way that most athletes are not accustomed to: the absence of rolling hills or steep inclines forces consistent pacing. Winds are typically light in the morning but become more challenging later in the day. With daylight savings time ending the following day, early sunset reminds athletes that the bicycle cut-off is soon approaching.

The two-loop run course, while flat, has many turns throughout the local neighborhoods. In the spectator-friendly area, thousands of residents and visitors emerge for fall get-togethers while supporting the competitors. The course is filled with breathtaking views of the emerald coast waters along the shoreline. After the second loop, athletes round the last corner for the final quarter-mile to the finish.

For more info, please visit:  https://www.ironman.com/im-florida

DEC - 2024

New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop

When: Dec 31, 2024

Where: Pier Park

The New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop features live entertainment, fireworks, a kids’ ball drop with 10,000 inflatable beach balls and, of course, the main event! Ring in the New Year as a giant LED-lit beach ball lowers from the 80-foot Celebration Tower!

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PANAMA CITY BEACH WEATHER

A subtropical climate with over 300 days of sunshine a year makes a getaway to Panama City Beach a year-round event.

THINGS TO DO IN PCB

From excursions to Shell Island to dolphin shows to deep sea fishing and more, there is always plenty to do in Panama City Beach, besides relaxing and enjoying the world-famous white sand beaches.

BIANNUAL THUNDER BEACH RALLY

The Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally rolls in Panama City Beach, FL, every spring and fall. Accommodations fill up fast during this huge event. October 25 - 29, 2023 & May 1 - 5, 2024

ANNUAL SEABREEZE JAZZ FESTIVAL

Panama City Beach air fills with the smooth sounds of Jazz every evening. Book in advance accommodations fill up fast during this very popular event. April 24 - 28, 2024