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City of Stuart Announces Ribbon Cutting for New Amphitheater at Veterans Memorial Park

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Announced for New Amphitheater at Veterans Memorial Park
STUART, Fla. (February 25, 2026) — The City of Stuart invites residents and visitors to celebrate the grand opening of its newest community destination, the amphitheater at Veterans Memorial Park, during an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
This exciting milestone marks the debut of a vibrant outdoor venue designed to host live music, cultural performances, festivals, and community gatherings. The state-of-the-art complex reflects the City’s commitment to creating engaging public spaces where residents can connect, celebrate, and enjoy memorable experiences for years to come.
Event Highlights: - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Stuart City Commissioners
- Immediately following, the inaugural Rockin’ Blues Fest, featuring seven hours of live music, food, and beverages. Admission is free. Presented in partnership with the Treasure Coast Blues Society.

Festival Lineup:
11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.           Cedric Talton Experience
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.        Dottie Kelly & Rock The House Band
2:00 p.m. –  3:00 p.m.         Kevin McLoughlin Band
3:30 p.m.  – 4:30 p.m.         Denny Artache Band
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.          Apostoli Floyd (winner of the 2025 IBC Playoff)

Festival Features: - 7 hours of live Rockin’ Blues music beginning at 11 a.m.
- Featured local food trucks
- Adult libations
- Scenic lawn seating (bring your lawn chair or blanket)

Attendees are encouraged to bring friends and family and enjoy a full day of music as Stuart celebrates a new era of entertainment in the heart of the city.
Event Details:
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, Stuart
Date & Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.

For additional information about the festival, visit the event page online: https://treasurecoastbluessociety.org/rockn-blues-fest/
 
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City of Stuart Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheatre Fact Sheet
 
LOCATION
Veterans Memorial Park
300 S.E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart
 

OVERVIEW
The new City of Stuart Amphitheater is a premier outdoor event complex designed to bring live music, cultural performances, festivals, and community celebrations to the heart of downtown. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully situated, the venue offers a welcoming space where the community can gather under open skies and coastal breezes.

Facility Details

  • Facility Type: Outdoor event complex
    • Covered stage area
    • Lawn seating
    • Entry monument with plaza area
    • Brick paver walkways
    • Green room with restroom facilities to support the stage area
  • Capacity: 1,700 persons (lawn seating)
  • Estimated Cost: $2,700,000
  • Funding Sources:
    • American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant
    • Community Redevelopment funds

Project Timeline

  • Design Initiated: August 2022
  • Construction Began: March 3, 2025
“The City of Stuart Amphitheater is more than a stage. It is a gathering place designed to amplify music, culture, and community for generations to come.”
NOTE:  Photos available upon request.
 
Misti Guertin  Communications & Digital Marketing Manager | City Manager Office
City of Stuart, Florida | 121 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart FL 34994
O: (772) 600-1250  |  C: (772) 285-6850
Email: mguertin@ci.stuart.fl.us