Operation MWR Concert

Operation MWR 2025 Teaser for NAS Jacksonville

Get ready for a fall to remember!

Operation MWR brings an unforgettable night of music to the NAS Jacksonville Flightline on October 18, featuring headliner Jelly Roll with special guest Shaboozey and opening act Hueston. Enjoy chart-topping hits, high energy, and moments you won’t want to miss—all free for MWR-eligible patrons. Gates open at 4:30 PM and the concert will end at 10 PM.

Tickets: This is a non-ticketed free event with no registration required. Just show up!

Event Eligibility: Event guests with valid Department of Defense (DoD) ID cards and base access are eligible to attend. Authorized DoD ID cardholders with sponsor privileges may bring up to 2 guests per ID. Guests must remain with their sponsor at all times and present a REAL ID for access.

Common Event Access Questions:

I have military dependents under 18 years old. Can they sponsor a guest onto the base? No. Military dependents must be at least 18 years old to sponsor anyone onto the base. Children under 18 are not eligible to act as sponsors.
I have military dependent children. Do they count as my guests? No. Military dependent children are authorized MWR patrons themselves and do not count as guests.
I'm a veteran. Do I have access? Click here.
Visitor Control Center Info
- Location: Bldg. 9 at the Yorktown Gate.
- Hours: Mon - Fri 7 AM - 4 PM, Sat 8 AM - 3 PM, Closed Sun & Federal Holidays
I have a CAC Card. Can I sponsor a guest? Click here.
Note: MWR Cards issued from NS Mayport will not give you access to this event as NAS Jacksonville does not offer the MWR Card program.

Know Before You Go

Event Map
Shuttle Service
Prohibited Items
Clear Bag Policy
Camera Policy

Camp style chairs and blankets are permitted.
All personal items should be discarded in the proper receptacles or removed from the event site when you depart.
Other items that in the judgment of security pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of the event by other guests. Prohibited items discovered during security inspections at the checkpoints must be either returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. No safekeeping locations will be provided at the event. Prohibited items discovered inside the venue or any items left unattended are subject to confiscation and proper disposal. All attendees accept full liability for any personal items brought to the event.

Food and Beverage: Enjoy 25+ local food trucks, command-run food booths and MWR beverage tents throughout the event. Food trucks will offer a variety of meals along with drinks like soda, water and flavored lemonade. Alcohol will be available exclusively at MWR beverage booths, which will also serve soda, water, wine, seltzers and beer. MWR beverage booths accept drink tickets only--stop by a Drink Ticket Tent to purchase. Most vendors accept cash and cards and an ATM will be available on site for your convenience.

Drink ticket sales end at 8:30 PM and alcohol sales end at 9 PM.

Parking: Patrons may park in any non-reserved parking space on base. The event entry to the flightline is located on Albermarle Ave. Please refer to the above linked map for directions. Additionally, MWR is offering a complimentary shuttle service.

Check back soon for more event details such as the schedule, parking, handicap information and more!