Daytona Beach Events: Where the Beach Meets the Speedway
Daytona Beach is where iconic events and oceanfront chill collide. From the thunder of stock cars and superbikes to summertime concerts under the stars, every season brings a new reason to stay oceanfront at Nautilus Inn—your home base for bucket-list moments and easy beach time.
Hope you can visit soon! Add these popular Daytona Beach annual events to your travel itinerary.
**EVENT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH EVENT ORGANIZERS DIRECTLY FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.**
FEATURE DAYTONA BEACH EVENTS
August 2026
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August 29, 2026
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 returns to Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, August 29, 2026, bringing NASCAR Cup Series racing under the lights for the regular season finale. Make race weekend a beach getaway at Nautilus Inn, where oceanfront comfort is waiting after the high-speed action.
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October 2026
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October 15-18, 2026
Biketoberfest brings four days of motorcycle culture, live music, scenic rides, vendors, and oceanfront energy to Daytona Beach each October. Stay at The Nautilus Inn and enjoy a quieter oceanfront home base close to the action, with room to relax after the ride.
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November 2026
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November 26-29, 2026
The Daytona Turkey Run brings classic cars, hot rods, swap meets, vendors, and family-friendly automotive fun to Daytona Beach each November. Stay at The Nautilus Inn for an easy oceanfront escape after a full day at Daytona International Speedway.
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February 2027
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February 21, 2027
The Daytona 500 kicks off the NASCAR season with legendary racing, high-energy events, and the unforgettable atmosphere of Speedweeks in Daytona Beach. Make The Nautilus Inn your oceanfront home base and enjoy a quieter stay close to the excitement.
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SIGNATURE DAYTONA BEACH EVENTS
MUSIC
Home to over 60 renowned art, music and one-of-a-kind pop culture festivals, Daytona Beach is the Festival Capital of Florida.
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Summer 2026
In 2026, catch a live summer concert at the Bandshell every Friday and Saturday night. The Saturday night concerts start Saturday, May 23 and run through Sept. 26. The Friday night concerts begin Friday, June 12 and run through August 28. Concerts on both nights start at 7:15 p.m. The concerts are free to the public and reserved VIP tickets can be purchased for $15 online at AXS.com, the Peabody Box Office (600 Auditorium Blvd)., and the Daytona Bandshell Box Office on the day of the event (if available - some events sell out). Fireworks are after the Saturday night concerts beginning at 9:45 p.m. Enjoying the sights and sounds of summer at this historic coquina amphitheater is so easy - park in the Ocean Center garage, take the crosswalk to Ocean Walk Shoppes and the Daytona Beach Bandshell in Oceanfront Park, and enjoy the show! |
SPORTS
If sports are your passion, you've come to the right place! Daytona Beach has your sporting needs covered from racing to college sports and more.
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2026 Season
The Daytona Tortugas, a proud affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, make their 2026 return to historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark on City Island in Daytona Beach with their first home game of the season is on April 2 and the season runs through September. More information about the Tortugas schedule, fun events, tickets and more is available on the Daytona Tortugas website.
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