Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest
October 9-11, 2026
Calling all ye mateys, fair maidens and swashbucklers of all ages to Panama City Beach for the annual Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest. This year's free celebration sets sail October 9-11. Enjoy action-packed weekend of fireworks, live mermaid shows, a fire circus, parades, a treasure drop, and more. Travel back in time with our Renaissance addition, where gentry and squires alike can experience an enchanted marketplace complete with sword and whip demonstrations, pirates pub, live entertainment & more!
Schedule of Events
Friday
October 9, 2026
8:00 - 10:00 AM
The Pirate Breakfast Experience at Hyatt
4:00 PM
Festival Gates Open
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Misfits of Fortune
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
4:15 - 5:15 PM
Capt. Davy and the Crossbones
Faire Stage
4:30 - 5:00 PM
The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders
Pirate's Pub Stage
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
5:00 - 5:30 PM
Studio by the Sea
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
5:30 - 6:15 PM
Krewe of Dominique Youx Kid's Parade
Parade
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Knight Meet & Greet
The Arena
6:00 PM
Ball Drop & Opening Ceremony
Faire Stage
6:15 - 6:30 PM
Pirate Crawl
Parade
6:35 PM
ECTC Legends Act
Faire Stage
6:30 - 7:00 PM
Mermaid Meet & Greet
Blue Mermaid Tank
7:00 - 8:00 PM
The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders
Pirate's Pub Stage
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Misfits of Fortune
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
8:30 PM
Close
Saturday
October 11, 2026
8:00 - 10:00 AM
The Pirate Breakfast Experience at Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort
10:00 AM
Festival Gates Open
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Misfits of Fortune
Pirate's Pub Stage
10:00 - 10:15 AM
The Royal Court Welcoming
The Arena
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Fire Circus Productions
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Pirates of Taylor Creek
Faire Stage
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders
Pirate's Pub Stage
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Knight Combat & Meet & Greets
The Arena
12:00 - 12:25 PM
The Pirate That Learns to Say Please
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
12:15 - 1:15 PM
Captain Davy & The Crossbones
Pirate's Pub Stage
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Studio by the Sea
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
1:00 - 1:30 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Knight Combat & Meet & Greets
The Arena
1:30 - 2:00 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Bedlum Bones
Pirate's Pub Stage
2:00 - 2:30 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
2:30 - 2:45 PM
Crossbones Renaissance Music
Faire Stage
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Pirate Invasion - Pirates of the White Sands & Emerald Coast Theater
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Fire Circus Productions
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Pirates of Taylor Creek
Pirate's Pub Stage
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Capt. Davy and the Crossbones
Faire Stage
4:00 - 4:45 PM
Knight Combat & Meet & Greets
The Arena
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Krewe of Dominique Youx Main Parade
Parade
6:30 - 7:00 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit & Meet and Greet
Blue Mermaid Tank
7:30 - 8:00 PM
Fire Circus Productions
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
8:00 - 8:15 PM
Fireworks
Sunday
October 12, 2026
8:00 - 10:00 AM
The Pirate Breakfast Experience at Embassy Suites
12:00 PM
Festival Gates Open
12:00 - 12:25 PM
The Pirates Who Learn to Say Please
Pirate's Pub Stage
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
12:30 - 1:00 PM
Fire Circus Productions
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
12:30 - 1:00 PM
Bedlum Bones
Blue Mermaid Tank
1:00 - 1:30 PM
Crossbones Renaissance Music
Pirate's Pub Stage
1:00 - 1:30 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Knight Combat & Meet & Greets
The Arena
1:30 - 2:00 PM
Misfits of Fortune
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
2:00 - 2:30 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Pirates of Taylor Creek
Blue Mermaid Tank
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Fire Circus Productions
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit
Blue Mermaid Tank
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Knight Meet & Greets
The Arena
3:10 - 4:10 PM
Captain Davy & The Crossbones
Pirate's Pub Stage
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Bedlum Bones
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Live Mermaid Exhibit & Meet and Greet
Blue Mermaid Tank
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Fire Circus Productions
Masquerade Stage (Aaron Bessant Park Stage)
4:30 - 5:30 PM
The Mead Sisters & The Masked Marauders
Pirate's Pub Stage
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Knight Combat & Meet & Greets
The Arena
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Pirates of Taylor Creek
Blue Mermaid Tank
6:00 PM
Close
The final treasure has been found. Until next year, mateys!
Festival Maps
Treasure Awaits, Matey!
Discover a little Real. Fun. Beach. treasure and take a piece of Panama City Beach home with you.
Hover over the chest to discover what's inside!
