Kick off the new year with sand under your feet and great coastal flavors at the Coquina Beach Seafood & Music Festival, set for January 22–24, 2027, at Coquina Beach along Gulf Drive South in Bradenton Beach, FL. Produced by Paragon Festivals, this free weekend celebration runs Friday from 4pm–10pm, Saturday from 11am–10pm, and Sunday from 11am–6pm.
Expect a lively lineup of fresh seafood, meat, and vegetarian dishes prepared onsite by vendors, plus sides, beverages, and desserts. Between sets, explore a marketplace of arts, crafts, gourmet items, and specialty products while enjoying live music on the beach. The event is pet-friendly (leashed pets only), and no outside food or drinks are permitted. Entertainment schedules and other details are subject to change.
For the latest updates on bands, times, vendors, and more, click here.
Make the weekend even better by arriving by water or extending the fun with a private luxury charter. SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters offers customizable private boat experiences from nearby Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island—perfect for groups of up to 13 guests who want personalized sunsets, island hopping, or relaxed cruising around the Bradenton Beach area.