28-05-2025
Gulf Coast Jam kicks off Thursday in Panama City Beach. Here's what you need to know
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Thousands of people are slated to flood the Beach for an annual country music festival.
The 2025 Gulf Coast Jam kicks off on May 29 at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. Here's what you need to know about the four-day festival, which ends the night of June 1.
Thursday, May 29: Jason Byrd, Angie K, Restless Road, NEEDTOBREATHE and co-headliners Jordan Davis and Sam Hunt.
Friday, May 30: Mason Via, Emily Nenni, Darryl Worley, Tyler Farr, Randy Houser and headliner Lainey Wilson.
Saturday, May 31: Josh Mitcham, Waylon Wyatt, Carter Faith, Sam Barber, The Red Clay Strays and headliner Tyler Childers.
Sunday, June 1: Brian Fuller, Jake Kohn, Mackenzie Carpenter, Dasha, Megan Moroney and headliner Blake Shelton.
As of May 28, tickets still were available for general admission, college admission, first responder and medical personnel admission, military admission, standing VIP admission and seated VIP admission.
Officials have said that if they do not sell out, remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door. They will be sold at a prorated rate based on how many days are left.
General admission tickets rage from $289 to $339, college tickets range from $219 to $299, first responder tickets range from $239 to $299, military tickets range from $239 to $299, standing VIP tickets range from $569 to $729, and seated VIP tickets range from $619 to $729.
The Gulf Coast Jam has a max nightly capacity of 30,000 people. Last year, it garnered the largest turnout in its history.
It was basically at max capacity every night, with about 120,000 participants over the four days. This was 5,000 to 10,000 more than in 2023, which previously held the record.
Lovelady expects a similar turnout this year. He also said the event will boast more than 100 vendors.
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This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Gulf Coast Jam kicks off Thursday at Frank Brown Park in PCB
