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Aaron Bessant Park Tickets

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Panama City Beach Open-Air Amphitheater | Tickets, Pa

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About Aaron Bessant Park

Aaron Bessant Park is an expansive 70-acre park in Panama City Beach that hosts a variety of outdoor concerts and events at its open-air amphitheater. Located near Pier Park, the venue offers flexible seating configurations, on-site and adjacent parking, and easy access to local hotels and dining. With a capacity historically cited around 7,500 and potential expansion up to 10,000 depending on the setup, this venue is a popular choice for live music, festivals, and community gatherings.

We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats smoothly, plan your trip, and make the most of your visit to paradise along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

How to get there: Aaron Bessant Park is conveniently located at 500 West Park Drive (some sources list 500 W Pier Park Dr or 600 Pier Park Dr). The open-air amphitheater sits within the larger Aaron Bessant Park complex, just minutes from Pier Park and the Gulf beaches. Parking is available on-site and in adjacent lots, with some events offering free parking options at Pier Park.

Transit: Bay County Bayway public transit serves the area with fixed routes and the Bayway Flex on-demand service, making it easy to reach the venue from various parts of Panama City Beach.

Nearby hotels and dining: After the show, you’ll find a variety of accommodations within a short walk or shuttle ride, including TownePlace Suites, Residence Inn by Marriott, and Hyatt Place Panama City Beach, along with numerous restaurants at Pier Park and nearby streets.

Notable event types: Expect a mix of seasonal concert series, jazz festivals, lifestyle shows, and city celebrations like Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show, UNwineD, and Summer Concert Series. Whether you’re planning a day at the park or a full weekend, you’ll want to secure your tickets early and arrange parking and lodging in advance.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: commonly listed as 500 West Park Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (some materials list 500 W Pier Park Dr; others show 600 Pier Park Dr).
  • Venue type: Open-air amphitheater within Aaron Bessant Park (a 70-acre park) located near Pier Park.
  • Capacity: historically cited as 7,500; city updates in 2020 noted potential capacity up to 10,000 depending on configuration.
  • Seating chart: No official public seating chart published by the city; event operators often use lawn/general admission with some reserved areas (third-party seating charts exist online).
  • Parking: on-site and adjacent parking; some events offer free parking at Pier Park; official park pages list vehicle parking within the park area.
  • Transit: Bay County Bayway public transit (fixed routes and Bayway Flex on-demand) serves Panama City Beach with stops near Pier Park.
  • Nearby hotels: multiple hotels near Pier Park (e.g., TownePlace Suites, Residence Inn, Hyatt Place) within a short walk or shuttle ride.
  • Notable events hosted: Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show, UNwineD, Beach Home for the Holidays, Summer Concert Series, and other city festivals.