Celebrate Ocean Conservation, Live Music and Family Fun in Downtown St. Pete!
Fin Fest St. Petersburg brings ocean conservation, education and music to Spa Beach Park at the St. Pete Pier, November 13–15, 2026. Enjoy two days of live music followed by a free Family Fun Day on Sunday, with opportunities to explore marine life and learn about protecting our oceans.
All ages are welcome throughout the weekend, and children 12 and younger enter free with a paid guardian.
Festival Overview
Date: November 13–15, 2026
Location: Spa Beach Park at the St. Pete Pier
Admission: Friday and Saturday tickets start at $19 with entry before 6 p.m. on Friday. Children 12 and younger enter free with a paid guardian. Sunday’s Family Fun Day is free.
Fin Fest Highlights
- Education Village: Explore an immersive underwater virtual reality experience, touch tanks and hands-on learning activities focused on marine life and ocean conservation.
- Talks & Panels: Hear from guest speakers and science experts, and discover organizations working toward sustainability and conservation. Panel topics will be announced.
- Live Music & Art: Enjoy waterfront performances featuring local and national talent.
- Local Food & Beverages: Choose from Asian, Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, burgers, tacos and more. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
Lineup & Festival Schedule
Friday, November 13: The Education Village is open from noon–10 p.m., and the concert area is open from 2–10 p.m. Performers include Fitz and The Tantrums, Plain White T’s, Vundabar, Beach Weather, Hotel Fiction, Dani Rucker and Rohna.
Saturday, November 14: The Education Village is open from noon–10 p.m., and the concert area is open from 2–10 p.m. Performers include Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners, Sun Room, Bay Ledges, Evening Elephants, Tounds, Shevonne & The Force, Speak Easy and The Annie Dukes.
Sunday, November 15: Bring the family for a free Family Fun Day from noon–8:30 p.m., with access to the Education Village, featuring hands-on learning activities, educational talks and panels, vendors, food and entertainment. Evening programming is expected to include a DJ and live bands. Check the festival website for activity announcements and schedule updates.
Tickets & VIP Experiences
Friday and Saturday offer single-day and two-day General Admission, VIP and Premium VIP tickets. Current prices range from $19 for Friday general admission with entry before 6 p.m. to $194 for a two-day Premium VIP pass, including fees. Two-day General Admission passes are currently $69, and two-day VIP passes are $114. Sunday admission is free.
VIP tickets include main-stage VIP access, a premium viewing area, a shaded lounge with seating, private bars, air-conditioned bathrooms and artist encounters. Premium VIP adds complimentary beer, seltzers and food. Both VIP options allow one re-entry per day; General Admission tickets do not allow re-entry.
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Parking & Getting Here
Paid parking is available in the St. Pete Pier’s Dolphin and Pelican lots. Nearby options include the Sundial Parking Garage, Al Lang Parking Lot and downtown metered street parking. The St. Pete Pier lots have a six-hour maximum stay, so consider your plans when choosing where to park.
Check the official St. Pete Pier parking page for rates and directions, or explore additional options on the city of St. Petersburg parking page.
Two free transit services offer convenient access to the festival. The Downtown Looper circulates around downtown St. Pete, with stops near the Pier approach. The Central Avenue Trolley runs between the St. Pete Pier and Grand Central Station along Central Avenue. Check each service’s route and schedule before traveling. Bike parking is also available at the St. Pete Pier.
Know Before You Go
The festival takes place rain or shine. Food and drinks are available for purchase; outside food and beverages are not permitted. Bring a blanket or towel if you’d like, but leave chairs, umbrellas and tents at home. Bags are subject to search. Dogs are generally not permitted on the festival grounds, so please leave your furry friends at home.
The festival site welcomes wheelchairs, power scooters, walkers and other mobility equipment. Visit the festival FAQs page for accessibility information, as well as details on permitted/prohibited items.
