Live & Loud on the Space Coast: Your 2026 Brevard County Concert Guide
Welcome back to Queen Media News, your go-to source for everything happening under the sun here in Brevard County! As we head deeper into spring 2026, the Space Coast is gearing up for a spectacular season of live music. Whether you're looking for legendary rock acts, Southern country superstars, reggae by the water, or intimate acoustic shows, our local venues have a little something for everyone.
Grab your calendars and get your tickets ready—here is a breakdown of the biggest shows coming to our backyard!
🌳 Rockin' the River at Cocoa Riverfront Park (Cocoa Village)
Thanks to some fantastic booking, the waterfront in Cocoa Village is going to be packed this season with major touring acts:
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell – April 16, 2026 (Reggae legends right by the water!)
Iration & Tribal Seeds – May 15, 2026 (The "Where It All Began" Summer Tour)
Whiskey Myers – May 29, 2026 (A massive Friday night of gritty, high-energy Southern rock!)
Ian Munsick – May 30, 2026 (Keep the country weekend going with this rising star)
Slightly Stoopid – August 21, 2026
🎸 Big Names at the King Center (Melbourne)
The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts continues to bring heavy hitters to Melbourne:
Wishbone Ash – March 14, 2026
Get The Led Out (Led Zeppelin Tribute) – March 20, 2026
Don McLean – March 21, 2026 (Catch the legendary singer-songwriter on his Starry, Starry Night Tour!)
The Beach Boys (with John Stamos) – March 24, 2026 (Bring those Good Vibrations to the main stage)
Little River Band – April 3, 2026 (Celebrating their 50th Anniversary Tour!)
Leonid & Friends (Chicago Tribute) – April 4, 2026
Samantha Fish & Tab Benoit – April 9, 2026 (A must-see co-headlining show for blues lovers)
Brit Floyd – April 28, 2026
🤠 Boots, Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Music Fest (Merritt Island)
If you love country music and a good festival atmosphere, head to the Merritt Island Veterans Amphitheater on March 28, 2026. This all-day event runs from noon to 10:00 PM and features continuous live music from acts like the Andrew Morris Band and local favorites Hot Pink. Expect line dancing competitions, a "Best Dressed Cowboy/Cowgirl" contest, and plenty of BBQ and bourbon sampling.
🍍 Local Vibes at Pineapples (Melbourne)
For a more laid-back, alternative, or reggae-rock atmosphere, Pineapples in the EGAD district continues to serve up fantastic local and touring acts:
The Supervillains – March 20, 2026
Drifting Roots – March 28, 2026
The Surfrajettes – April 11, 2026
Stella Blue (Grateful Dead Tribute) – May 2, 2026
🕯️ Unique Experiences: Candlelight & Symphony
First Church Melbourne Candlelight Concerts: Enjoy stunning string quartet tributes illuminated by thousands of candles, including a Tribute to The Beatles (March 13) and a Tribute to British Rock Legends (April 10).
Brevard Symphony Orchestra: Hosting an Exclusively Tchaikovsky performance on March 14, followed by a fun Tropical Rock pops concert on March 28 at the King Center.
