Where Panama City goes out: music bars on the water in St. Andrews, downtown taprooms and lounges, trivia, line dancing, free concerts, the Social District.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Every address, phone number and hour comes from the venue’s own website, or from its listing on Destination Panama City’s events calendar where we say so. We list venues, not individual shows; check each venue’s calendar for who is playing. Bars set their own age rules; bring ID.

Panama City’s nightlife sits in two walkable districts west and east along the bay. Historic St. Andrews, around the St. Andrews Marina, has waterfront bars with bands most nights. Historic downtown, around Harrison Avenue and Grace Avenue, has taprooms, lounges, comedy and the city’s free outdoor concerts on the marina lawn, plus a Social District where you can carry a drink between stops.

Good to know

  • Social District (downtown): drinks to go from participating bars, daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Free concerts: Backstage Pass on the Marina Lawn, 7 Harrison Ave., spring and fall
  • Getting home: Bayway buses stop running at 8 p.m.; plan a ride. See getting around
  • Police non-emergency: 850-872-3112

Historic St. Andrews

  • The Dive, 1118 Bayview Ave. A waterfront live music bar overlooking the St. Andrews Marina, with bands most nights, according to its website. The events calendar is on the site. Phone: 850-215-2829.
  • Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill, 1151 Bayview Ave. A bayfront restaurant and bar with daily happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m. and a live music calendar. Phone: 850-763-8427.
  • Little Village, 2808 W. 12th St. Shops, FINNS Island Style Grub and an outdoor palapa that hosts live music and parties. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Mondays. Phone: 850-215-8780.

Historic downtown

  • History Class Brewing Company, 6 E. Fourth St. A brewery taproom with trivia every Thursday at 7 p.m. (from its listing on the events calendar). Its cocktail bar, Heroes Lounge, is open Wednesday and Thursday 4 to 10 p.m., Friday 2 to 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday. Phone: 850-801-2337.
  • Yard Bar Smoked Meats, 445 Grace Ave. A barbecue spot with line dancing Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Open Thursday to Sunday; closed Monday to Wednesday. Phone: 850-481-1078.
  • Mosey’s Downtown, 425 Grace Ave. Hosts Panama City Comedy’s shows with regional and touring comedians, adult content, according to the comedy group’s listings on the events calendar.
  • Grace O’Malley’s Irish Tavern, 461 Harrison Ave. Holds open mic nights, open to all skill levels, per its listings on the same calendar.
  • Point Break Arcade, 445 Harrison Ave. Retro arcade games and pinball; its Halloween party goes 18 and older after 8 p.m.

Dancing and the arts

  • Line dancing: Boots on the Bay meets every Tuesday at the Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St.: doors at 5:45 p.m., beginner lessons at 6 p.m., $5 cash.
  • Panama City Symphony: a season of concerts in Panama City and Panama City Beach; Patron Services, 850-785-7677. Its Valentine’s concert is on our Valentine’s Day page.
  • Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Ave.: the historic downtown theater.

Free and annual music

  • Backstage Pass: free concerts at 7 p.m. on Thursdays in spring and fall on the Marina Lawn, 7 Harrison Ave., between Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar and Hotel Indigo. The fall 2026 series ends Oct. 22. Bring a chair.
  • Panama City Songwriters Festival: two days of original music at venues within walking distance downtown; 2026 dates are Nov. 6-7.
  • Play Music on the Porch Day: each August, musicians play on porches downtown and in St. Andrews, Destination Panama City says.

The Social District

Downtown’s Social District runs daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Buy from a business with a green “Beverages Sold Here” sign; no more than two drinks at a time; no outside alcohol; no drinks in public parks or vehicles. Full rules: historic downtown Panama City.

Related: date night in Panama City, brunch and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

Where is live music in Panama City, Florida?

Historic St. Andrews has the most: The Dive, 1118 Bayview Ave., books bands most nights overlooking the St. Andrews Marina, and Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill, 1151 Bayview Ave., keeps a live music calendar. Downtown, the Marina Lawn hosts free Backstage Pass concerts in spring and fall.

Is there trivia night in downtown Panama City?

Yes. History Class Brewing Company, 6 E. Fourth St., runs trivia every Thursday at 7 p.m., played on your phone or tablet.

Where can I go line dancing in Panama City?

Boots on the Bay holds line dancing every Tuesday at the Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St., with beginner lessons at 6 p.m. and $5 cash admission. Yard Bar Smoked Meats, 445 Grace Ave., has line dancing Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

Can you drink on the street in downtown Panama City?

Inside the downtown Social District, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, you can carry a drink bought from a participating licensed business. Drinks are not allowed in public parks.