Ocean Conservation + Education
Music Festival
SEPTEMBER 11TH + 12TH, 2026
SEAWALK PAVILLION
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL
AN ANNUAL AFFAIR
The Experience
Florida Fin Fest is a FREE two-day Ocean Conservation, Education, and Music Festival happening in
Jacksonville Beach, FL on September 11th & 12th, 2026.
The Education Village features an immersive underwater VR experience, hands on learning activities, touch tanks from Jacksonville University, and more. Florida Fin Fest provides a family-friendly environment with one-of-a-kind hands-on learning experiences, talks from renowned guest speakers & science experts, and a festival village full of brands focusing on sustainability, conservation, and environmentally friendly practices. To round off the event, attendees can sit in on panel discussions featuring topics to be announced soon.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Education Village + Talks + Panels
WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN
Live Music + Art
Get ready for another year of outstanding music at Florida Fin Fest 2026. Over the past few years, we’ve welcomed artists like Neil Frances, Cimafunk, Tank & The Bangas, Flipturn, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Moon Taxi, and John Oates. This year’s lineup will continue that tradition with an exciting mix of local and national talent. Enjoy a full day of live performances spanning genres and styles, all set against the backdrop of Florida’s coast.
Need to recharge? Step into the newly redesigned Blue Jay Listening Room stage, where you’ll find intimate performances, conversations, and special guest sessions throughout the day.
AUTHENTIC LOCAL CUISINE
Food & Beverage
From Trinidadian cuisine to fusion tacos, Florida Fin Fest showcases 10 different food offerings to provide attendees with a diverse tasting menu.
Worried about wasting single-use plastic bottles or cups? Don’t! All of our water, seltzer, and beer are served in 100% recyclable aluminum cans. Our bars feature the decadent tastes of Kona Big Wave and other flavors that will quench your thirst.
For those looking for an all-inclusive experience, we offer VIP Tickets that include complimentary food from The Local Neptune Beach as well as an open bar.