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Daytona Beach • Volusia County • August 21-23, 2026
Daytona Beach Events This Weekend: 10 Things To Do, Aug 21-23
Tribute Concerts & Fireworks • Tortugas Baseball • Short-Track Racing • Farmers Markets
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10 VERIFIED EVENTS
By Robert Wrieden | Updated August 2026 | Volusia County Real Estate
I’m Robert Wrieden with Summer Wind Realty Central Florida, and this weekend gives you a little of everything: two free tribute concerts with fireworks at the Bandshell, a Daytona Tortugas home series opener, two more tribute shows inside DeLand’s restored 1920s theater, a Saturday night of short-track racing in New Smyrna Beach, and four farmers/riverfront markets running Friday through Sunday. Below are 10 real, verified events happening Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, grouped by city — with a link to each event’s official page — so you can plan your weekend in Daytona Beach, DeLand, Port Orange, and New Smyrna Beach.
Daytona Beach
FREE GA • VIP $15
Sounds of Summer: The Wildflowers — Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute
7:15 PM | Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk
This week’s free Friday-night Bandshell concert brings a full tribute set of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers classics to the historic coquina amphitheater on the boardwalk. General admission is free; bring a chair for the sand or grab VIP seating for $15. Event details →
FREE GA • VIP $15
Star Spangled Summer: Maximum Queen — Queen Tribute + Fireworks
7:15-9:45 PM | Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk
Saturday’s free Bandshell show brings Maximum Queen — billed as one of the most authentic Queen tribute acts touring today — to the boardwalk stage, and the night closes with Daytona Beach’s free weekly fireworks show over the ocean at 9:45 PM. Box office opens at 5 PM. Event details →
CHECK VENUE
Daytona Tortugas vs. Palm Beach Cardinals
6:35 PM (check venue) | Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E Orange Ave
The Tortugas open a home series against the Palm Beach Cardinals (Aug 22-25) at “The Jack,” the oldest stadium in continuous use in the minor leagues (opened 1914) and a National Historic Landmark on City Island. Classic minor-league ballpark night — confirm the exact first pitch time and ticket price before you go. Event details →
DeLand
TICKETED • FROM $35
NightBird SWFL: The Ultimate Tribute to Stevie Nicks
7:30 PM | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave
A 6-piece orchestrated tribute act covers Stevie Nicks’ catalog from her Fleetwood Mac years through her solo career, inside DeLand’s restored 1920s theater. General reserved seating starts at $35; preferred reserved is $40. Event details →
CHECK VENUE
Never Stop Believin’: The Incredible Tribute to Journey
7:30 PM | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave
Billed as the only Journey tribute act that recreates the band’s look and sound across both the late-’70s Evolution/Departure era and the mid-’80s Escape/Frontiers era — complete with a costume change — with a Steve Perry-style lead vocalist covering “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” and “Faithfully.” Confirm general-reserved pricing with the box office before you go. Event details →
FREE
DeLand Artisan Alley Farmers Market
6:00-9:00 PM | 104 S Artisan Alley
Historic downtown DeLand’s Friday-evening makers market fills Artisan Alley with local farmers and artisans selling produce, plants, honey, and handmade goods. Pair it with dinner on West Indiana Avenue for a full evening downtown. Event details →
Port Orange
FREE
Pavilion Farmers Market
9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 5501 S Williamson Blvd, Port Orange
A year-round Saturday-morning market under the pavilion behind Chuck E. Cheese, with fresh and organic produce, crafts, and prepared food from local vendors. A relaxed way to start the weekend before the afternoon heat sets in. Event details →
FREE
Halifax River Market at Tiki Docks
9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 3633 S Ridgewood Ave
Port Orange’s waterfront Sunday market sets up along the Halifax River at Tiki Docks, with local vendors, live music, and food and drink on the water — a laid-back way to close out the weekend. Event details →
New Smyrna Beach
FREE
New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market
7:00 AM-12:30 PM | 210 Sams Ave, New Smyrna Beach (in front of City Hall)
Running since 1991, this rain-or-shine Saturday-morning tradition a short walk from the beach fills Sams Avenue with produce, flowers, plants, honey, and baked goods. Arrive early for the best selection before it gets hot. Event details →
TICKETED • $15
Augtoberfest: Modifieds & Pro Trucks at New Smyrna Speedway
Gates 4 PM, Heats 6 PM, Features 7:30 PM | 3939 State Road 44
Short-track racing returns with Florida Modifieds, JAX Trucks, Super Stocks, Bombers, and the Florida Southern Ground Pounders all on one card. General admission is $15; kids 11 and under get in free. Event details →
While You’re in Town… Ever Thought About Living Here?
Thousands of people visit Volusia County for weekends like this one — and plenty decide to stay. If you’ve ever wondered what homes cost here, take a look around:
Daytona Beach Homes
Port Orange Homes
New Smyrna Beach Homes
Cresswind at Victoria Gardens (55+)
Questions about the area? Reach out to Robert — local answers, no pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions — Daytona Beach Events This Weekend
What events are happening in Daytona Beach this weekend, August 21-23, 2026?
Daytona Beach’s Oceanfront Bandshell hosts back-to-back free tribute concerts. Friday, August 21 at 7:15 PM, Sounds of Summer: The Wildflowers brings a full Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tribute set to the historic coquina amphitheater, free to attend with $15 VIP seating available. Saturday, August 22 at 7:15 PM, Star Spangled Summer: Maximum Queen covers Queen’s catalog, and the night closes with Daytona Beach’s free weekly fireworks show over the ocean starting at 9:45 PM. Both nights are general-admission free; bring a chair or blanket for the sand, or purchase VIP reserved seating for $15. Baseball fans have a third option: the Daytona Tortugas open a home series against the Palm Beach Cardinals (Aug 22-25) at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark, with Saturday’s game typically starting around 6:35 PM — confirm the exact time before you go.
Are there family-friendly events in Volusia County this weekend?
Yes, plenty. The Daytona Tortugas’ home series opener at Jackie Robinson Ballpark is classic minor-league family fun at the oldest stadium still in continuous use in the minor leagues. All three farmers markets are casual, stroller-friendly outings: DeLand’s Artisan Alley on Friday evening, the Pavilion Market in Port Orange and the New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market both Saturday morning, and Port Orange’s Halifax River Market at Tiki Docks Sunday morning. Even Saturday night’s short-track racing card at New Smyrna Speedway is a kid-friendly outing — admission is free for ages 11 and under. Between the ballpark, the markets, the racetrack, and the free Bandshell concerts, there’s an easy family option every day of the weekend.
What tribute concerts and live music are happening this weekend in Volusia County?
This is another deep weekend for tribute acts. Daytona Beach’s Oceanfront Bandshell hosts a Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tribute Friday night and a Queen tribute with fireworks Saturday night, both free general admission with $15 VIP seating. In DeLand, the Athens Theatre runs two ticketed shows inside its restored 1920s theater: NightBird SWFL, an orchestrated tribute to Stevie Nicks’ Fleetwood Mac and solo catalog, on Friday, August 21 at 7:30 PM starting at $35 general reserved, and Never Stop Believin’, a note-for-note Journey tribute spanning the band’s Evolution/Departure and Escape/Frontiers eras, on Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 PM. Four tribute concerts across two venues and two cities in one weekend keeps the run going from the prior two weekends’ lineups.
What free events are happening in Volusia County this weekend?
Six of this weekend’s ten events are free. Daytona Beach’s Oceanfront Bandshell hosts free tribute concerts Friday and Saturday night, with Saturday’s fireworks also free to watch. DeLand’s Artisan Alley Farmers Market runs Friday evening from 6-9 PM in historic downtown. The New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market runs Saturday morning near Sams Avenue, and Port Orange has two free markets of its own: the Pavilion Farmers Market Saturday morning and the Halifax River Market at Tiki Docks Sunday morning. That leaves the Athens Theatre’s two tribute shows and Saturday night’s $15 racing card at New Smyrna Speedway as the only events on this week’s list with a cover charge, and even the Tortugas game and racing card offer inexpensive family admission.
What’s the best way to spend a weekend in Volusia County if I’m considering moving here?
A weekend like this one shows off the county’s range: free tribute concerts and fireworks on the beach in Daytona, a night at a restored 1920s theater in DeLand, minor-league baseball at a stadium that opened in 1914, short-track racing under the lights in New Smyrna Beach, and three farmers markets spread from Friday through Sunday. Spending a Friday and Saturday moving between them gives you a real feel for each city’s pace — DeLand’s walkable historic downtown, Daytona Beach’s oceanfront energy, Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach’s waterfront lifestyle. Many visitors who spend a weekend like this one end up asking what it would cost to live here permanently. If you’re weighing a 55+ community, Cresswind at Victoria Gardens in DeLand is currently the area’s most talked-about option.
That’s 10 real ways to spend your weekend across Volusia County — two free Bandshell tribute concerts with Saturday fireworks, two more ticketed tribute shows in DeLand, a Daytona Tortugas home series opener at one of the oldest ballparks in the country, a Saturday night of short-track racing in New Smyrna Beach, and three farmers/riverfront markets, all within about 30-40 minutes of each other. I’ve been a Realtor® here long enough to know that weekends like this one are exactly when a visit turns into “what would it cost to live here?” Check back next Tuesday for next weekend’s lineup — and if you’d like to talk it through, I’d love to help. Call me at (386) 243-9602 or text (386) 387-5887.
Sources: daytonabeach.com — Bandshell Concerts • milb.com — Daytona Tortugas Schedule • athensdeland.com — NightBird SWFL • athensdeland.com — Never Stop Believin’ • artisanalleydeland.com • thepavilionatportorange.com • tikidocks.com • nsbfarmersmarket.com • newsmyrnaspeedway.org