Music fans are sure to be drawn to Panama City Beach in Florida over the coming months as a host of world-famous stars are set to perform there.
Kings of Leon will perform at Panama City Beach during the SandJam Music Festival. Image: Theo Wargo/Getty Images
Popular Nashville musicians, Kings of Leon, will headline the second annual SandJam Music Festival at M.B. Miller Pier, along with Third Eye Blind and Young The Giant. Visitors are expected to flock to the three-day adult alternative rock festival presented by Pepsi, which runs on two stages from April 26 to 28 and features over 20 acts.
Visitors are expected to flock to the three-day adult alternative SandJam rock festival presented by Pepsi. Image: Visit Panama City Beach
Dan Rowe, Panama City Beach president and CEO, feels that seeing the musical giants perform on the beach will be a completely enhanced experience for fans, compared with seeing them in a stadium. “Panama City Beach’s beautiful sugar-white sand beaches and emerald green waters paint the most beautiful backdrop for performances this year, making SandJam unique among other music festivals of its kind,” he explains.
Panama City Beach’s beaches paint a beautiful backdrop for music performances. Image: Visit Panama City Beach
“General admission tickets grant guests access to the festival grounds, while VIP passes give attendees the chance to enjoy a two-story viewing area, firepits, hammocks, pub-style seating, VIP air-conditioned restrooms and more.”
Panama City Beach gives a stunning backdrop for music performances. Image: Visit Panama City Beach
Aside from SandJam, music fans will be spoiled for choice at the family-friendly resort city over the next few months. Country music fans will get their turn in the spotlight when the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam festival kicks off from August 30 to September 1. Tim McGraw, Kid Rock and Jason Aldean will headline the three-day open-air festival, which will also feature a host of other country acts.
Country singer Tim McGraw will perform at Panama City Beach. Image: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia
Then there’s the Seabreeze Jazz Festival, which will run from April 24 to 28 at Aaron Bessant Park amphitheater. Its mellow vibes are set to attract over 20,000 fans for the ultimate performance-packed weekend of fun and music from top national smooth jazz artists.
The Seabreeze Jazz Festival will run from April 24 to 28. Image: Visit Panama City Beach
According to Dan Rowe, PCB’s Summer Concert Series will run every Thursday from June 7 to August 9 and is not to be missed. Visitors can bring their lawn chairs, blankets, food and even pets to Aaron Bessant Park amphitheater to enjoy blues, country, classic rock, funk, sacred steel, soulgrass and more. “We encourage everyone to come to Panama City Beach for the music and stay for the beaches to make memories that last a lifetime with loved ones,” he says.
Music-lovers will be drawn to the many festivals and performances at Panama City Beach. Image: Visit Panama City Beach
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