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The 12th Annual AB Beach Music Festival on the boardwalk at the Circle on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.For details and sponsorship information:
https://atlanticbeach-nc.com/event/abbmf/
This year’s festival will feature:
Jim Quick & Coastline
The Band of Oz
Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot
The I-42 Band
The Mighty Saints of Soul
NOTE: No canopies may be set up before 4PM on Friday, May 15. No reservations of spaces in the designated canopy zone prior to 4PM on Friday, May 15.
Saturday Beach Music Festival FAQs:
-AB BMF and ABFD Merch For Sale (cash and card)
-You can purchase 2026 AB BMF merchandise at the festival!
-The ABFD will be selling items in the tent adjacent to the beer sales from 11 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
-Short-Sleeve AB BMF T-Shirts: $25
-Short-Sleeve ABFD T-Shirts: $25
-Beach Towels: $25
-Tank Tops: $20
Supplies are limited, so be sure to visit the t-shirt tent when the festival begins!
Weather
The Beach Music Festival is a RAIN or SHINE event. The festival would only be canceled in the event of severe weather. All festival updates will be posted on our website and Facebook.
Tents/Canopies
No canopies set up before Friday at 4 p.m. To maintain open viewing, NO tents/canopies with side walls are permitted.
The first row of canopy spaces is reserved for Beach Music Festival Platinum and Diamond sponsors. Canopy frames (not the fabric) may be erected behind the reserved first row after 4 p.m. on Friday, May 15, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prior to Friday at 4 p.m., to maintain a fair system, no entry or reserving spaces is permitted in the designated roped off canopy area.
Canopies set up before 4 p.m. on Friday will be dismantled and removed by Town staff. Placement of canopies/frames on the beach strand left unattended after 4 p.m. on Friday is done at the owner’s risk.
All canopies and frames must be removed on the evening of Saturday, May 16.
Tickets, Pets, Glass Containers
Admission is free, tickets are not required, and pets and glass containers are prohibited. If someone offers to sell you a ticket to the Beach Music Festival please consider it fraud!
Beer Sales and Food Trucks
AB Volunteer Fire Department will be selling beer and water as a fundraiser adjacent to the AB BMF and ABVFD merchandise tent.
Food trucks will be on-site during the festival, located on either side of the stage!
Coolers and snacks are welcome – no glass permitted.
Parking and Shuttle Service Information:
Paid parking is available at the Circle, but spots are limited.
Free & paid parking is available at:
-The DoubleTree by Hilton (Paid parking for non-guests, complimentary for guests)
2717 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC
-The Carteret Community College (Free)
3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC
-The Atlantic Beach Town Park (Free)
915 W Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC
Free shuttles are provided to and from these parking lots to the festival!
Shuttles will be running from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
If you plan to take advantage of our shuttles, please be mindful of the bus rules. Coolers are limited to 32 quarts or smaller and may be inspected by the driver; no glass. Large carry-on knapsacks or bags will be inspected by drivers. Limit of one folding chair per person. No open containers or any type of beverage will be allowed on the shuttle. Lastly, the drivers reserve the right to refuse to transport anyone who refuses or fails to follow the rules.
Sponsorship – https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfAtlanticBeach/ABBeachMusicFestival
The Beach Music Festival is Atlantic Beach’s largest and most highly anticipated event of the year. With hundreds in attendance throughout Beach Music Week and over 5,000 attending the festival, we are thrilled to offer free entertainment to so many!
Why Sponsor Us?
-Our sponsors receive recognition on our website, Facebook page (56,000+ followers), Instagram page (10,600+ followers), and the BMF t-shirt.
-Sponsors will be invited to the Exclusive Preview Party at The Dunes Club on Wednesday, May 13, featuring The Embers, and a Sponsor’s Reception at Memories Beach Club on Friday, May 15.
-During the festival, sponsors will have access to our complimentary VIP tent, including a shaded lounge, buffet lunch, snack station, drink station (limited free beer, soda, & water), and access to private VIP temporary restrooms.
-Platinum and Diamond Sponsors will receive a reserved tent spot on the front row of the tent zone (limited to first 10).
Ready to join our group of esteemed sponsors? Register online here by clicking here.
PLATINUM: $5,000
-Front row RESERVED canopy location
-Company logo printed on marketing/advertising/promotions
-Company logo on T-shirt; 10 sponsor shirts
-10 tickets for Exclusive Preview Party with The Embers at The Dunes Club (Wed)
-10 tickets for Sponsor’s Reception at Memories Beach Club (Fri)
-10 armbands for VIP tent access (Sat)
-AB Beach Music Festival “Official Sponsor” Poster
DIAMOND: $3,000
-Front row RESERVED canopy location
-Company logo printed on marketing/advertising/promotions
-Company logo on T-shirt; 8 sponsor shirts
-8 tickets for Exclusive Preview Party with The Embers at The Dunes Club (Wed)
-8 tickets for Sponsor’s Reception at Memories Beach Club (Fri)
-8 armbands for VIP tent access (Sat)
-AB Beach Music Festival “Official Sponsor” Poster
GOLD: $1,000
-Company logo printed on marketing/advertising/promotions
-Company logo on T-shirt; 6 sponsor shirts
-6 tickets for Exclusive Preview Party with The Embers at The Dunes Club (Wed)
-6 tickets for Sponsor’s Reception at Memories Beach Club (Fri)
-6 armbands for VIP tent access (Sat)
-AB Beach Music Festival “Official Sponsor” Poster
SILVER: $750
-Company name printed on marketing/advertising/promotions
-Company name on T-shirt; 4 sponsor shirts
-4 tickets for Exclusive Preview Party with The Embers at The Dunes Club (Wed)
-4 tickets for Sponsor’s Reception at Memories Beach Club (Fri)
-4 armbands for VIP tent access (Sat)
-AB Beach Music Festival “Official Sponsor” Poster
BRONZE: $400
-Company name printed on marketing/advertising/promotions
-Company name on T-shirt; 2 sponsor shirts
-2 tickets for Exclusive Preview Party with The Embers at The Dunes Club (Wed)
-2 tickets for Sponsor’s Reception at Memories Beach Club (Fri)
-2 armbands for VIP tent access (Sat)
-AB Beach Music Festival “Official Sponsor” Poster
PREVIEW PARTY TIX FOR 2: $200 (NEW!!)
-2 tickets for the Exclusive Preview Party with The Embers at The Dunes Club (Wed)
NOTES:
Exclusive Preview Party: Sponsors access only with The Embers at The Dunes Club on Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sponsor’s Reception at Memories Beach Club: Sponsors access only on Friday, May 15 at 6:00 PM
Main Event Bands: Saturday, May 16 from 11AM – 6PM: Jim Quick and Coastline, The Band of Oz, Gary Lowder and Smokin Hot, The I-42 Band, and The Mighty Saints of Soul
Ticketing
Admission is free, tickets are not required, and pets and glass containers are prohibited. If someone offers to sell you a ticket to the Beach Music Festival, please consider it fraud!
Food Trucks
Food trucks will be on-site during the festival, located on either side of the stage! Please visit our website to submit your application to serve as a 2026 BMF Food Vendor. Up to 30 vendor applications will be accepted and up to four food trucks will be selected. Food truck vendors will be required to pay a $500 vendor fee within 7 business days of selection.
Shuttle Service Information:
Paid parking is available at the Circle, but spots are limited.
Free & paid parking is available at:
-The DoubleTree by Hilton (Paid parking for non-guests, complimentary for guests), 2717 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC
-The Carteret Community College (Free), 3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC
-The Atlantic Beach Town Park (Free), 915 W Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC
Free shuttles are provided to and from these parking lots to the festival!
Shuttles will be running from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
If you plan to take advantage of our shuttles, please be mindful of the bus rules. Coolers are limited to 32 quarts or smaller and may be inspected by the driver, please no glass. Large carry-on knapsacks or bags will be inspected by drivers. Limit of one folding chair per person. No open containers or any type of beverage will be allowed on the shuttle. Lastly, the drivers reserve the right to refuse to transport anyone who refuses or fails to follow the rules.
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