Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
MONDAY
Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus
April 30 through May 10. Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. Founded by Max and Monika Spindler, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is now proudly carried forward by their children and the newest generation of young performers. Every show is a true family affair, blending decades of circus mastery with the authentic warmth and spirit of Bavaria. More info: greatbavariancircus.com.
Special Olympics of Florida Charity Golf Tournament
11:30 a.m. May 4. The Club at Hidden Creek, 3070 PGA Blvd., Navarre. The Knights of Columbus Council 13277 is hosting their annual Special Olympics of Florida Charity Golf Tournament. This annual charity fundraising event has been a favorite among the locals. All Proceeds benefit Special Olympics of Florida Area 1. Registration: $125 per golfer; $500 for a team. More info: kofc13277.org/golf-tournament.
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. May 4. 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
Mothers’ Day and Cinco de Mayo Maker’s Market
3 p.m. May 5. Cordova Square Park, 1101 N. 12th Ave. The East Hill Neighborhood Association invites everyone to a very special Makers Market celebrating Mothers’ Day and Cinco de Mayo. The afternoon will offer family activities and crafts, great local food vendors, and many local makers offering unique items and gifts. Come and enjoy a beautiful time outdoors in East Hill. Free. More info: myeasthill.org.
Thrown
6 p.m. May 5. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Thrown will perform live in concert featuring Mugshot, Vomit Forth, and Your Spirit Dies. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Bands on the Beach
7 p.m. May 5. 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 Southern Breeze. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
THURSDAY
St. Christopher’s Concerts
6 p.m. May 7. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. Christopher’s Concerts is an annual concert series bringing live music to the community in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. The series features a diverse lineup of talented bands performing a variety of musical styles. Attendees may bring their own food and beverage and food will be available for purchase on site. This week features Crosstown Band. Free. More info: scpen.org/christophers-concerts.html.
Keep Flying
7 p.m. May 7. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Keep Flying will perform live in concert with Fury in Few, Blight, and Earl’s Killer Squirrel. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
FRIDAY
Pensacola Navy Days Celebration
May 8 through 10. Pensacola Navy Days returns to honor the rich military heritage of the Greater Pensacola Area. This annual event highlights the bond between the local community and Naval Aviation Station Pensacola, along with all branches of the military stationed here. This year’s celebration continues with a series of events on May 8 including a Golf Tournament at A.C. Read Golf Course at 9:30 a.m. as well as the black tie Night at the Museum Gala at the National Naval Aviation Museum at 6:30 p.m., and a full day of family fun on May 9, with a 4K run/walk at 8 a.m., Fun Fest at Plaza Deluna at 9 a.m. and the Navy Days Parade at 10 a.m. More info: pensacolanavydays.org.
Cradle of Filth
6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; May 8. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. A British extreme metal institution, Cradle of Filth emerged in 1991 with a style that leaned heavily toward black metal. As the years progressed, their sound evolved as well, with elements of gothic and symphonic metal taking over, resulting in a more commercial approach that yielded internationally charting efforts like Damnation and a Day, Thornography, Hammer of the Witches, and Existence Is Futile. The show also features Suffocation, Ghost Bath, and Cultus Black. $51.20 in advance; $57.50 day of show. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
Defeated Sanity
6 p.m. May 8. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Defeated Sanity will perform live in concert featuring Organectomy, Scasm, and Inferi. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Disney On Ice Jump In!
7 p.m. May 8, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 9, and 2 p.m. May 10. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Welcome to Disney On Ice Jump In! Step into a world of wonder, where beloved Disney stories leap off the screen and glide across the ice. In Jump In!, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy invite you on a magical journey powered by a Magical MousePad, whisking you into a kaleidoscope of Disney adventures. From the high seas of Moana 2 to the emotional landscapes of Inside Out 2, this spectacular production brings together over 50 iconic characters – including the debut of new faces like Anxiety alongside Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear. Tickets start at $21.13. More info: 850-432-0800 or pensacolabaycenter.com.
Del Shores Foundation Writers Festival
7:30 p.m. May 8, 10 a.m. May 9 and 2:30 p.m. May 10. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. The Del Shores Foundation and the Red Ribbon Charitable Foundation present the fourth Del Shores Foundation Writers Festival at Pensacola Little Theatre with Stamped Film Festival. The festival will feature live stage readings of all three winning scripts from the Del Shores Foundation Writers Search along with panels featuring industry experts in theatre and film focused specifically on writing. The event is hosted by Del Shores (Sordid Lives, Queer As Folk) with special guest artist Peter Paige (Queer As Folk, The Fosters) and produced by festival director Emerson Collins (RENT: LIVE, The People’s Couch). The event is free, however registration is required. More info: delshoresfoundation.org/writersfestival2026.
Pensacola Children’s Chorus presents Showtime 2026
7:30 p.m. May 8 and 9 and 2:30 p.m. May 10. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Get ready for an exhilarating evening of music and magic as the Pensacola Children’s Chorus presents Showtime, a dynamic musical revue of stage and screen. Experience a vibrant, high-energy musical revue that blends beloved classics, modern favorites, and stunning visuals into one unforgettable performance. Audiences will be transported from a swingin’ 1920s opening — complete with tap dancers — to heartwarming moments inspired by childhood favorites like Sesame Street and Winnie the Pooh. Tickets start at $15. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
SATURDAY
Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival
11 a.m. May 9. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and the Gulfside Pavilion. This Beach Art & Wine Fest invites guests to sip, stroll, and explore across both venues, enjoying the best of art, wine, spirits, and live entertainment in a seamless, expanded footprint along Pensacola Beach. With the addition of the Gulfside Pavilion, the 2026 festival will feature more than 60 wine tastings, culinary samplings, and retail tents, including 40 local artists showcasing unique, coastal-inspired creations. Elevate the experience with the Grand Tasting Ticket and enjoy unlimited tastings at 25 thoughtfully curated wine, seltzer, and ready-to-drink beverage tents, featuring selections from premier local distributors from 1 to 4 p.m. Grand Tasting Tickets are $75 in advance and $90 the day of the event. More info: pensacolabeachchamber.com/events/artandwinefestival.
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6 p.m. May 9. 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.
Demon Hunter
6:30 p.m., doors; 7:30 p.m., show; May 9. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Demon Hunter is an American metal institution. The band embraces brazenly transcendent melodies without apology while maintaining a defiant heaviness akin to the most timeless metal music. Demon Hunter weathers the changing tides in rock subculture and the music industry, proving ever resistant to trends and resilient, making music as determined and resolute as the men within the band. The show also features Convictions and Cultist. $38.59. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
Make Them Suffer
6:30 p.m. May 9. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Make Them Suffer will perform live in concert featuring Not Enough Space. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
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