The Merritt Island Family Festival returns June 6-7, 2026, with reggae legends Inner Circle and Hawaiian surfer-musician Landon McNamara headlining the two-day event at the Merritt Island Veterans Memorial Amphitheater. The festival runs from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM both nights, with performances starting at 7:00 PM. SpaceX employees can use a 20% discount on admission with a company shirt.
Inner Circle, known for their 1970s reggae hit 'Bad Boys,' will perform Sunday, June 7. The group, which has been active for over five decades, will take the stage at the newly renovated amphitheater located at 555 Fortenberry Rd, Merritt Island, FL 32952.
Landon McNamara, a big wave surfer and musician from Hawaii's North Shore, will headline Saturday, June 6. McNamara won the Eddie Aikau Trophy in 2024, the most prestigious award in big wave surfing. His music blends reggae, rock, and island influences.
The festival aims to bring together music, food, and coastal culture. The event is part of ongoing efforts to highlight Merritt Island's community spaces and cultural offerings. The amphitheater's renovation has expanded its capacity to 5,000 people, according to festival organizers.