FREE concert, compliments of Visit Panama City Beach.

Aaron Bessant Park, Panama City Beach, Florida

Celebrate the magic of the season under the stars at our annual holiday concert, a free community tradition held at Aaron Bessant Park as part of the Beach Home for the Holidays festivities. This enchanting outdoor event invites you to kick off the holiday season with your family and friends, featuring performances with the Panama City Ballet to bring your favorite seasonal classics to life. We encourage guests to arrive early to soak in the full holiday experience, including a charming array of local vendors, the official tree lighting, visits with Santa, and the nostalgic sounds of strolling carolers. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, cozy up with s’mores and hot chocolate, and let Panama City Symphony provide the perfect soundtrack to a night of festive wonder and community spirit.

Leading the orchestra will be the award-winning conductor Nathaniel Efthimiou, currently the Associate Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony and a four-time recipient of the prestigious Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award. Recently named a Young Conductor Fellow at the Salzburg Festival by members of the Vienna Philharmonic, Nathaniel brings a multifaceted background as a conductor, composer, pianist, and violinist to this vibrant holiday performance.