Ferg’s Pavilion, the open-air concerts and special events venue located behind Ferg’s World Famous Sports Bar at 1320 Central Avenue in Downtown St. Petersburg, will officially kick off its summer concert series this Sunday, May 24, 2026, with a Memorial Day Weekend benefit concert featuring The Wilson Van, led by St. Petersburg’s own Paul Wilson, Mark Wilson and Patrick Wilson.
The concert benefits The Wilson Family Foundation, with this year’s selected beneficiaries honoring veterans through the Gold Star Fathers of Tampa Bay and Tampa Homeless Outreach. The Wilson brothers have raised more than $300,000 for area charities and scholarship programs since 2011 through their annual benefit concerts.
Internationally acclaimed actor Patrick Wilson is known for major film, television and stage roles including The Conjuring, Aquaman, Big Stone Gap and The Phantom of the Opera. His brother Paul Wilson is also an actor and musician, and Mark Wilson is a ten-time Emmy Award-winning news anchor. Together, they return to St. Petersburg with family, friends and special guests for one of Tampa Bay’s most unique annual benefit concerts.
The Wilson Van will be joined by Aubrey Wollett, Nashville singer-songwriter and Tampa Bay native; The Ringley Bros, featuring Wilson Van keyboardist Mike Ringley; and Charley Belcher of FOX 13’s Good Day Tampa Bay, who will serve as emcee. The event will also feature a silent auction, special guests including VJ Ant’s Music Video Experience opening the show.
Tickets are available now at TicketWeb.com and through FergsPavilion.com
Note: For all Ferg’s Pavilion concerts listed below, Ferg’s box office opens at 5 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., and shows begin at 7 p.m.
Ferg’s Pavilion Summer Concert Series
Ferg’s Pavilion’s 2026 summer lineup brings national and international touring artists, classic rock, 80’s music icons and major festival programming to Downtown St. Petersburg:
Sunday, May 24
The Wilson Van
Featuring Paul, Mark and Patrick Wilson
With Aubrey Wollett, The Ringley Bros, Charley Belcher as emcee, silent auction, and VJ Ant Music Video Experience opening the show
Friday, June 5
Quiet Riot and Vixen
With special guest Saints of Saturn
Friday, July 17
Warrant and FireHouse
Wednesday, August 12
Q105 Presents: Totally Tubular Festival
Featuring Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock of Seagulls, The Motels, The Producers, Animotion, The Escape Club and Tommy Tutone
Saturday, August 22
Dokken with special guests Lynch Mob and Britny Fox
Featuring a special encore reunion set with Don Dokken and George Lynch
All shows are on sale now through TicketWeb.com and linked directly at FergsPavilion.com
FergsPavilion.com Becomes the Official Home for Ferg’s Concerts & Special Events
Ferg’s is also proud to announce the continued rollout of FergsPavilion.com, the new standalone online home for Ferg’s Pavilion concerts, national touring events, festivals and special event productions.
While Ferg’s has long been known as one of the most beloved sports bar and local music destinations in the country, Ferg’s Pavilion now operates as its own dedicated concert and special events venue within the larger Ferg’s entertainment complex. The new website gives concert and special event fans, artists, agents, managers, promoters and production teams a direct destination for concert and events listings, ticket links, venue information, production specs and event updates.
Ferg’s Pavilion is located directly across from Tropicana Field and is part of the larger 70,000-square-foot Ferg’s Entertainment Complex and beloved Community Hub in downtown St. Pete. The Pavilion is a scalable open-air concert venue with a standard capacity of approximately 2,000 guests and expandable configurations that can reach 5,000+ for larger festival-style events. The venue includes integrated food and beverage operations, VIP areas, LED video walls, production infrastructure, nearby hotel access, and immediate access to large-scale parking through Tropicana Field parking lots and the Central Avenue Parking Garage.
Ferg’s Pavilion has already hosted and supported a wide range of national and international artists and large-scale events, and the 2026 season continues that growth with a major summer concert calendar in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg.
Ferg’s: Your Sports and Music Destination Since 1992
Founded by Mark Ferguson in 1992, Ferg’s has grown from a neighborhood gathering place into one of St. Petersburg’s most iconic sports, music and community destinations. The venue has earned national recognition, including being voted the #1 local sports bar in the nation by USA Today, while continuing to expand its role as a concert, festival and special events destination.
Mark and Jake Ferguson send their love and gratitude to the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay community for more than three decades of support.
Ferg’s remains Open Daily at 11 a.m. as a full-service restaurant, bar, sports and music destination and entertainment complex, featuring indoor and outdoor dining, live music, DJs, sports watch parties, the Party Deck stage, the Upper Deck Ngh Club, the Pavilion, pickleball, games, dog park and special community events.
Upcoming programming also includes sports watch parties, nightly entertainment, World Cup soccer events, indie markets, charity events and community celebrations.
Venue Location
Ferg’s Pavilion
1320 Central Avenue
Downtown St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Directly across from Tropicana Field
Tickets and concert information: FergsPavilion.com
Restaurant, menu and daily sports bar information: FergsSportsBar.com