PANAMA CITY BEACH — Tickets are on sale for the 22nd annual Seabreeze Jazz Festival scheduled for April 21-25, 2021, in Panama City Beach.
The festival, organized by founders Mark Carter and Renee’ Carter of WSBZ-FM The Seabreeze Smooth Jazz 106.3, was postponed from April 2020 to comply with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ directive to limit large gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Tickets, wristbands and lanyards purchased for the 2020 event will be honored for the same seating and events in 2021 — which also keeps the same line-up of musicians with more than 30 top smooth jazz performances.
Cruises
The popular dinner and jazzy lunch cruises aboard the Solaris Yacht on St. Andrew Bay kick off the festival week — and they always sell out early. The 2021 lineup features Peter White from 7-10 p.m. April 21, and Eric Darius from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure at the Lighthouse Marina, 5325 North Lagoon Drive. Tickets are $145 for the Seabreeze Dinner Cruise and $90 for the Seabreeze Lunch Cruise.
Seabreeze Schedule
On April 22, main events move to Aaron Bessant Park, 600 Pier Park Drive, with Michael J. Thomas at 3 p.m.; Nick Colionne and Maysa at 4 p.m.; Peter White and Euge Groove at 7 p.m.; and the Average White Band at 9 p.m. Thursday’s Najee after-party is 10:30 p.m. at Pompano Joe’s. The Seabreeze All-Star Midnight Jam with Euge Groove is 11:30 p.m. at Runaway Island.
On April 23, Seabreeze Radio’s Becky Taylor hosts a CD release party with Colionne. Guitar G Force featuring Tim Bowman, Nils and Steve Oliver perform at 3 p.m.; Najee at 5 p.m.; Marcus Miller at 7 p.m.; and Brian Culbertson at 9 p.m. The Friday Marcus Miller after-party is 10:30 p.m. at Pompano Joe’s. The midnight jam returns to Runaway Island at 11:30 p.m. with Colionne.
On April 24, Seabreeze Rising Star Marqueal Jordan plays at 11 a.m.; Mindi Abair at 12:30 p.m.; and The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman at 2:30 p.m. At 4:30 p.m., get ready for Jazz Funk Soul with Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp and Paul Jackson Jr. See Jeffrey Osborne at 6:30 p.m., and Boney James at 8:30 p.m. The after-party returns to Pompano Joe’s at 10:30 p.m. with Culbertson. Catch Abair at Runaway Island at 11:30 p.m. for the final night of the Seabreeze All-Star Midnight Jam.
On April 25, Roman Street goes on at 11 a.m.; Cindy Bradley and Chris Standring at 12:30 p.m.; Darius at 2:30 p.m.; Damien Escobar at 4 p.m.; and Gerald Albright at 5:45 p.m. The Isley Brothers close out the festivities at Aaron Bessant Park at 7:30 p.m. Sunday night’s free Seabreeze after-party is at 10 p.m. at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.
Tickets
Four-day General Admission tickets, including a commemorative RFID-enabled wristband, are $299 and include all performances on the main stage at Aaron Bessant Park from Thursday through Sunday, April 22-25. Gates open at 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Bring a small blanket or chair (chair rentals available) for general seating on the grassy lawn. Free onsite parking is adjacent to the festival site, and food and merchandise will be available to purchase from vendors within the park. A cash bar also will be available, as well as free water fill-ups (bring an empty sports bottle). On site air-conditioned restrooms available.
For ticket and seating options, including military discount tickets, visit SeabreezeJazzFestival.com or call 850-267-3279. (Tickets already are sold out for the Ultimate Jazz Table of 10 and the Platinum Jazz Table of 10.)