Thunder By The Bay Music and Motors Festival
Fri, Feb 13, 5:00 pm - Sun, Feb 15, 5:00 pm
Entry at 5:00 pm
Age restriction
All Ages+
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General Admission
Friday General Admission
$15(Day of price $20)
Tickets Include: •Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entert...(see more)
Tickets Include: •Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts.
Saturday General Admission
$15(Day of price $20)
Tickets Include: •Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entert...(see more)
Tickets Include: •Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts.
Sunday General Admission
$15(Day of price $20)
Tickets Include: •Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entert...(see more)
Tickets Include: •Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts.
Three-Day General Admission
$40(Day of price $55)
Tickets Include: •Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entert...(see more)
Tickets Include: •Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts.
Sunday Funday 4 Pack
$40
Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival for four guests on Sunday, February 15, and free on-site parking. This ...(see more)
Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival for four guests on Sunday, February 15, and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts.
Party Pit Passes
Party Pit Pass Friday
$75
Party Pit Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Fest...(see more)
Party Pit Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Access to the Festival “Party Pit” in front of the main stage (behind the Premium VIP area). Includes a private cash bar (beer & wine only), private restroom, and folding chair.
Party Pit Pass Saturday
$75
Party Pit Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Fest...(see more)
Party Pit Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Access to the Festival “Party Pit” in front of the main stage (behind the Premium VIP area). Includes a private cash bar (beer & wine only), private restroom, and folding chair.
Party Pit Pass Sunday
$75
Party Pit Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Fest...(see more)
Party Pit Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Access to the Festival “Party Pit” in front of the main stage (behind the Premium VIP area). Includes a private cash bar (beer & wine only), private restroom, and folding chair.
Three-Day Party Pit Pass
$200
Party Pit Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Fest...(see more)
Party Pit Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Access to the Festival “Party Pit” in front of the main stage (behind the Premium VIP area). Includes a private cash bar (beer & wine only), private restroom, and folding chair.
VIP Tickets
VIP Friday Ticket
$150
VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival en...(see more)
VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Full access to the Festival VIP tent. Includes three complimentary drinks from a full-service private bar, a meal voucher, a private restroom area, and a great view of the main stage from the VIP tent with comfortable seating. • Access to the “Party Pit” in front of the main stage (behind the Premium VIP area). Includes access to a private cash bar (beer & wine only), private restroom, and folding chair.
VIP Saturday Ticket
$150
VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival en...(see more)
VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Full access to the Festival VIP tent. Includes three complimentary drinks from a full-service private bar, a meal voucher, a private restroom area, and a great view of the main stage from the VIP tent with comfortable seating. • Access to the “Party Pit” in front of the main stage (behind the Premium VIP area). Includes access to a private cash bar (beer & wine only), private restroom, and folding chair.
VIP Sunday Ticket
$150
VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival en...(see more)
VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Full access to the Festival VIP tent. Includes three complimentary drinks from a full-service private bar, a meal voucher, a private restroom area, and a great view of the main stage from the VIP tent with comfortable seating. • Access to the “Party Pit” in front of the main stage (behind the Premium VIP area). Includes access to a private cash bar (beer & wine only), private restroom, and folding chair.
Three Day VIP Tickets
$400
VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival en...(see more)
VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Full access to the Festival VIP tent. Includes three complimentary drinks from a full-service private bar, a meal voucher, a private restroom area, and a great view of the main stage from the VIP tent with comfortable seating. • Access to the “Party Pit” in front of the main stage (behind the Premium VIP area). Includes access to a private cash bar (beer & wine only), private restroom, and folding chair.
Premium VIP Tickets
Premium VIP Friday Ticket
$200
Premium Festival VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors a...(see more)
Premium Festival VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Full access to the VIP tent. Includes three complimentary drinks from a full-service private bar, a meal voucher, a private restroom area, and a great view of the main stage from the VIP tent with comfortable seating. • Standing room access to the Premium VIP viewing area directly in front of the main stage. Includes access to a private cash bar (beer & wine only) and private restroom.
Premium VIP Saturday Ticket
$200
Premium Festival VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors a...(see more)
Premium Festival VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Full access to the VIP tent. Includes three complimentary drinks from a full-service private bar, a meal voucher, a private restroom area, and a great view of the main stage from the VIP tent with comfortable seating. • Standing room access to the Premium VIP viewing area directly in front of the main stage. Includes access to a private cash bar (beer & wine only) and private restroom.
Premium VIP Sunday Ticket
$200
Premium Festival VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors a...(see more)
Premium Festival VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Full access to the VIP tent. Includes three complimentary drinks from a full-service private bar, a meal voucher, a private restroom area, and a great view of the main stage from the VIP tent with comfortable seating. • Standing room access to the Premium VIP viewing area directly in front of the main stage. Includes access to a private cash bar (beer & wine only) and private restroom.
Premium Three-Day VIP Tickets
$500
Premium Festival VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors a...(see more)
Premium Festival VIP Tickets Include: • Entrance into the Festival and free on-site parking. This includes vendors and all Festival entertainment, including headline acts. • Full access to the VIP tent. Includes three complimentary drinks from a full-service private bar, a meal voucher, a private restroom area, and a great view of the main stage from the VIP tent with comfortable seating. • Standing room access to the Premium VIP viewing area directly in front of the main stage. Includes access to a private cash bar (beer & wine only) and private restroom.
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Join us for the 2026 Thunder by the Bay Music & Motors Festival, where roaring engines meet rocking music for a high-octane celebration in the heart of Sarasota. Now in its 28th year, this iconic festival draws thousands of motor enthusiasts, music lovers, and families from across the country for three unforgettable days of live entertainment, great food, and community fun.
Featuring a stellar lineup of national and local bands, charity rides, vendors, and a vibrant festival atmosphere, Thunder by the Bay offers something for everyone. Whether you're a motor or music fan or just love the culture, this event delivers nonstop action with a purpose—supporting Suncoast Charities for Children.
2026 Festival Gate Hours
Friday, February 13, 2026: 5:00pm – 10:00pm | Featured Headliner: Night Ranger
Saturday, February 14, 2026: Noon – 10:00pm | Featured Headliner: 38 Special
Sunday, February 15, 2026: Noon – 5:00pm | Featured Headliner: Montgomery Gentry Ft. Eddy Montgomery
Event info
Join us for the 2026 Thunder by the Bay Music & Motors Festival, where roaring engines meet rocking music for a high-octane celebration in the heart of Sarasota. Now in its 28th year, this iconic festival draws thousands of motor enthusiasts, music lovers, and families from across the country for three unforgettable days of live entertainment, great food, and community fun.
Featuring a stellar lineup of national and local bands, charity rides, vendors, and a vibrant festival atmosphere, Thunder by the Bay offers something for everyone. Whether you're a motor or music fan or just love the culture, this event delivers nonstop action with a purpose—supporting Suncoast Charities for Children.
2026 Festival Gate Hours
Friday, February 13, 2026: 5:00pm – 10:00pm | Featured Headliner: Night Ranger
Saturday, February 14, 2026: Noon – 10:00pm | Featured Headliner: 38 Special
Sunday, February 15, 2026: Noon – 5:00pm | Featured Headliner: Montgomery Gentry Ft. Eddy Montgomery
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Thunder By The Bay Music and Motors Festival
Fri, Feb 13, 5:00 pm - Sun, Feb 15, 5:00 pm
Entry at 5:00 pm
Age restriction
All Ages+
Time to complete checkout:
- 1 x General Admission Tickets$10.00
- 1 x General Admission Tickets$10.00
- Coupon discount$0.00
- Gift card discount$0.00
- Pass code discount$0.00
- Face value$0.00
- Donation$0.00
- Service fees$0.00
- Subtotal$0.00
- Taxes$0.00
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