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
Breakfast with Pirates at Hyatt Place Panama City Beach
4:00 PM
Festival Gates Open
Village opens for adventure!
5:30 - 6:15 PM
Kid's Parade
The pirates arrive! Join the mayhem.
6:30 - 7:00 PM
Pirate Crawl
Grab your crew and embark on a pirate crawl filled with treasures, tales, and tropical fun!
8:30 PM
Close
The sails are lowered for the night. Join us again tomorrow!
Saturday
October 10, 2026
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Breakfast with Pirates at Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort
10:00 AM
Gates Open
The adventure continues!
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Krewe of Dominique Youx Main Parade
Watch the pirates take over the streets in a spectacular parade of adventure and excitement!
8:00 - 8:15 PM
Fireworks
The cannons fire and the skies shine bright as we celebrate under the stars!
8:15 PM
Close
The gates close for now, but more pirate fun awaits tomorrow!
Sunday
October 11, 2026
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Breakfast with Pirates at Embassy Suites by Hilton
10:00 AM
Gates Open
The port is open!
6:00 PM
Close
The final treasure has been found. Until next year, mateys!
Festival Maps
