Arts, culture
& events.
Sarasota is known as "Florida's Cultural Coast" — and it earns that title every day. From world-class performing arts to vibrant festivals and community gatherings, there's always something happening here.
One of the things that truly sets Sarasota apart from other Gulf Coast communities is its cultural depth. The performing arts scene would impress cities many times its size, the museum and gallery offerings are genuinely world-class, and the year-round calendar of festivals, farmers markets, and community events keeps life here vibrant and connected. Whether you're catching a Broadway touring show, wandering a gallery walk, or just grabbing Saturday morning produce at the farmers market — culture in Sarasota is woven into everyday life.
Recurring events & markets.
The heartbeat of Sarasota's community life. These events happen regularly and are worth building your week around.
Central Sarasota Farmers Market
Central Sarasota
Siesta Key Farmers Market
5104 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market
Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch
Phillippi Farmhouse Market
Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Visit SiteRosemary Sunset Market
City Side, Rosemary District, Sarasota
Fresh Harvest Farmers Market at Wellen Park
Downtown Wellen, Venice
Market at Nathan Benderson Park
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota
Siesta Key Drum Circle
Siesta Beach, Siesta Key
Nokomis Beach Drum Circle
Nokomis Beach, Nokomis
Ranch Nite Wednesdays
Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch
Artwalk Village of the Arts
Village of the Arts, Bradenton
Palm Avenue Gallery Walk
Palm Avenue, Downtown Sarasota
Sundays at The Bay
The Bay Sarasota waterfront
Music on Main — Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch Main Street
St. Pete Saturday Morning Market
Al Lang Stadium lot, St. Petersburg
Visit SiteBradenton Public Market
Old Main Street, Downtown Bradenton
Visit SiteAnna Maria Community Farmers Market
Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria
Gulfport First Friday Art Walk
Beach Boulevard, Gulfport
Sarasota's performing arts.
Long known as "Florida's Cultural Coast," Sarasota is home to world-class performing arts venues that rival cities many times its size.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota's crown jewel for live performance. October closes with The Vampire Circus on October 25, Haunted Illusions on October 26, Ghostbusters in Concert on October 29 with the Sarasota Orchestra, Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue on October 31, and the Rocky Horror Picture Show matinee on October 30. November brings The Phil Collins Story on the 5th, Neil Berg's The 70s: Long Live Rock n' Roll on the 12th, the new Blank Space Taylor Swift tribute on the 13th, David Foster with Katharine McPhee on the 14th, Floyd Nation's Pink Floyd tribute on the 18th, Cirque Dreams Holidaze on the 21st, Rocky in Concert celebrating 50 years on the 22nd, the Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical on the 23rd, Home for the Holidays with All-4-One, Sheena Easton, Ruben Studdard, and Lindsey Webster on the 27th, and The Bodyguard musical from November 30 through December 2. A remarkable fall season.
777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Visit SiteAsolo Repertory Theatre
One of the most acclaimed regional theaters in the Southeast. Now playing: "Beanstalk: The Adventures of Jack and the Giant" through December 31. The main stage 2026-2027 season opens November 18 with the splashy Broadway classic "Singin' in the Rain" on the Mertz Theatre stage through January 2, 2027. Check the website for tickets and showtimes.
5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Visit SiteSarasota Opera House
The 2026-2027 season opened October 30 with Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, a perfect introduction to live opera for families and newcomers, running through November 14. The Sarasota Youth Opera also performs Rootabaga Country November 7-8. Tickets are on sale and the early-season performances are among the fastest-selling of the fall.
61 N Palm Ave, Sarasota
Visit SiteFlorida Studio Theatre
A packed fall season rolling into the holidays: Motown & More! in the Goldstein Cabaret (closing Oct 24), the improvised whodunit Murder, She Improvised now in Bowne's Lab through November 21, the new American Rebels cabaret opening November 4 in the Goldstein Cabaret, Sailing Yacht Rock and Beyond now in the Court Cabaret through February 7, and the Tony-winning Kimberly Akimbo opening November 18 in the Gompertz Theatre. FST runs shows nearly every night across its multiple stages.
1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota
Visit SiteMcCurdy's Comedy Club
A Sarasota institution since the early 1980s. October closes with Basile (Oct 21-24), then Jodi White (Nov 4-8), LA Hardy (Nov 11-15), GA-20's Open Bar Comedy (Nov 16), and Ron Feingold (Nov 19-20) on the November calendar. Free open mic nights run Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM, plus Drag Queen Bingo on select dates. Check the website for the latest lineup.
1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
Visit SiteWorld-class museums.
From the legendary Ringling Museum to contemporary art spaces, Sarasota's visual arts scene is genuinely extraordinary.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota's single greatest cultural treasure. A 66-acre bayfront estate with a world-class art museum, the stunning Ca' d'Zan mansion, the Circus Museum, and sculpture gardens. Current exhibitions: "Canvas City" at Ca' d'Zan (through Oct 31) and "Yoshida Fujio: Secret Gardens" (on view now through April 4, 2027) plus new abstract works in "As Earth is to Sky," an outdoor sculpture installation in the Bayfront Gardens. Don't miss Ringling by the Bay on select Monday evenings through April, the free family Halloween in the courtyard on October 31, and the new Acquisitions in Photography survey now on view through May 9, 2027, the free Ringling Underground music night on November 5, and "Andrea Carlson: A Constant Sky" and "The Evocative Lens" on view through mid-November.
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota
Visit SiteSarasota Art Museum
Contemporary art in a beautifully restored 1920s Sarasota High School building. Current exhibitions: "Something Borrowed, Something New" (featuring Louise Bourgeois, David Hockney, KAWS, Ai Weiwei, and more, on view now) and Sol LeWitt's "Beautiful Ideas" prints (through Oct 25). Now on view: the major exhibition "Presence: The Photography Collection of Judy Glickman Lauder" featuring 100 masterworks including Richard Avedon, Chie Fueki's "Painting the Floating World," and an immersive new installation by Eszter Sziksz. Then "Precession Through Glass" by Guggisberg & Baldwin opens November 15. Jazz Thursdays return November 12 on the plaza, with an Art on Film screening on Oct 29 at 2 PM.
1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Visit SiteMarie Selby Botanical Gardens
A waterfront botanical paradise hosting world-renowned seasonal art exhibitions. Now on: the 46th Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition at the Historic Spanish Point campus, and "The Orchid Show 2026" by Christian Sampson at the Downtown campus, open now through December 6. Don't miss "Lights at Spooky Point," the Halloween-inspired light experience at Historic Spanish Point every evening through November 1. And on November 21 the Historic Spanish Point campus opens "New Feet Within My Garden Go: The Poetry of Emily Dickinson," a year-long exhibition celebrating the poet's botanical world. Yoga in the Gardens continues on select mornings throughout the fall.
1123 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota / 337 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey
Visit SiteMark your calendar.
Scarecrow Stroll on Siesta Key
Handmade scarecrows on display across the island all month. Free, family-friendly, and a gentle way to ease into fall.
Golden Groovers: Rocky Horror Picture Show Matinee at Van Wezel
The daytime matinee series closes October with the Rocky Horror Picture Show at 2 PM on October 30. $15.
Keep Manatee Beautiful: First Tuesday Cleanup at Sutton Park
Monthly Palmetto waterfront cleanup with supplies provided. The next edition is Tuesday, November 3 at 4:30 PM.
SAVOR St. Pete at Vinoy Park
The bayfront culinary weekend: chef demos, craft cocktail and wine tastings, artisan food vendors, and live music with Tampa Bay as the backdrop.
Halloween at The Ringling
Free, family-friendly costume fun and trick-or-treating in the Ringling courtyard, 4:30 – 7:30 PM.
Cortez Stone Crab Festival
Fresh stone crab claws, local seafood, live music, and arts and crafts on Cortez Village's working waterfront, just across the bridge from Anna Maria Island.
Oktoberfest Tampa at Curtis Hixon Park
Tampa's downtown waterfront park turns into a German beer hall for Halloween weekend: steins, brats, oompah bands, and skyline views.
Fright Night on St. Armands Circle
The Circle's 18th annual free family Halloween: trick-or-treating at every shop, costumes, and the whole bougainvillea-lined circle as one big block party.
Ferraris on the Circle
Italian exotics line St. Armands Circle for a free day of rare machinery and people-watching.
HalloWine Walk at Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch Main Street's monthly wine walk gets a Halloween twist: a tasting glass, costumes encouraged, and fall evening air.
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer in Siesta Key
The Candlelight series brings Zimmer film scores to the candlelit sanctuary of St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key.
Ed Sheeran at Raymond James Stadium
One of the biggest touring artists in the world brings his loop-pedal stadium spectacle to Tampa.
Victoria Monét at Yuengling Center
The Grammy-winning R&B artist behind 'On My Mama' brings her smooth, choreographed live show to Tampa.
Suncoast Food & Wine Fest at Lakewood Ranch
The 24th annual tasting event brings restaurants, caterers, and wineries to the Premier Sports Campus.
Halloween Spooktacular at Busch Gardens
The park's family-friendly daytime Halloween: trick-or-treating, costume parade, and coasters in daylight, Saturdays and Sundays.
Putt the Pier: Fall Pumpkin Edition
The St. Pete Pier's free seasonal pop-up mini golf with a pumpkin patch twist and bay views.
Rock the Park: Free Concert in Downtown Tampa
The Tampa Downtown Partnership free outdoor concert series at Lykes Gaslight Square Park.
Florida Orchestra: Sonic Symphony
The video-game Sonic Symphony concert at the Mahaffey, where orchestral arrangements of beloved game soundtracks take over the stage.
Basile at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
Sharp road-tested comedy to close out a strong October at Sarasota's favorite comedy room.
St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch
The Pier's free waterfront pumpkin patch takes over the lawns for most of October; pick a pumpkin and enjoy bay views.
St. Pete Pier Costumed Dog Parade
A costumed dog parade through the pier's Family Park, 4 – 8 PM.
Tampa Bay Coffee & Art Festival
Roasters, artists, live music, and food vendors at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Halloween on Central
St. Pete's biggest street festival closes 22 blocks of Central Avenue for costumes, treats, and the Voodoo Vendor Village.
Haunted Jail at the AMI Historical Society Museum
The island's historic jail house gets a family-friendly haunted makeover.
Haunted Illusions at Van Wezel
Illusionist David Caserta's family-friendly magic show as part of the Show & Tell series.
Prof at Jannus Live
High-energy Minneapolis rapper in the St. Pete courtyard.
BooFest on Main Street: Lakewood Ranch
Trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and a kids' zone on Main Street. Free.
Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa
Haunted houses, scare zones, and coasters after dark through October 31.
FST: Legacy — Motown & More!
FST's Goldstein Cabaret celebrates the Motown sound and beyond — the songs that defined a generation. Extended and closing October 24.
Music on Main — Lakewood Ranch
Free monthly street party on Lakewood Ranch Main Street with live music, food trucks, and a dog-friendly atmosphere. First Friday, 6-9 PM. The November edition is Friday, November 6.
Lights at Spooky Point at Selby Gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens turns Historic Spanish Point into a glowing, Halloween-inspired light experience every evening October 1 through 31.
The Orchid Show at Selby Gardens
Selby's signature orchid exhibition returns with a brand-new installation by floral artist Christian Sampson.
Asolo Rep: Singin' in the Rain
Asolo Rep opens its 2026-27 season with the splashy Broadway classic, live on the Mertz Theatre stage.
St. Pete Country Fest at Vinoy Park
Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, and Koe Wetzel headline a waterfront country weekend at Vinoy Park.
Edelweiss Oktoberfest in Bradenton
The 14th annual German Oktoberfest celebration running all month in Bradenton.
Sarasota Opera: Hansel and Gretel
The Sarasota Opera opens its 2026-2027 season with Engelbert Humperdinck's fairy-tale classic.
Florida Orchestra: Late October Season at the Mahaffey
A Star to Remember (Oct 25), Monumental Sounds (Oct 29), and the Sonic Symphony video-game concert (Oct 30).
Friends of Myakka: Astronomy Night in the Park
Friends of Myakka River hosts telescopes and guided stargazing under the dark Florida sky at Myakka River State Park, 6:30 to 9 PM. Free with park admission.
Mote SEA: Fins for Freedom
A day celebrating sharks and ocean conservation at Mote Science Education Aquarium with special programming on the sharks in residence and Mote research.
37th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival
More than 150 juried artists line St. Armands Circle for the flagship fall art festival, with painting, sculpture, jewelry, and live music. Free to browse.
Mote-ivational Monday: Sea Turtle & Alligator Research
Mote scientist Dr. Jake Lasala presents the field research on sea turtles and alligators in Sarasota County. Free lecture at Mote SEA, 6 PM.
Rocky in Concert: 50th Anniversary at Van Wezel
The beloved film with its iconic Bill Conti score performed live by the Sarasota Orchestra, celebrating 50 years.
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical at Van Wezel
The off-Broadway hit parody of cozy holiday rom-coms lands at the bayfront hall for one night.
Home for the Holidays at Van Wezel
All-4-One, Sheena Easton, Ruben Studdard, and Lindsey Webster share a warm night of R&B, pop, and holiday classics the Friday after Thanksgiving.
The Bodyguard at Van Wezel
The hit Broadway musical based on the beloved film brings Whitney Houston's greatest hits to the bayfront for three nights.
Yung Gravy at Jannus Live
Witty, sample-heavy hip-hop with a high-energy crowd under the St. Pete sky.
Art Center Sarasota Fall Juried Exhibition
New juried exhibition now open at Art Center Sarasota, on view through November 14.
Turnpike Troubadours at BayCare Sound
Red Dirt country royalty with Muscadine Bloodline at Clearwater.
Teddy Swims at Benchmark International Arena
Soul, pop, and R&B from one of the fastest-rising voices in music, live in Tampa.
Chayanne at Benchmark International Arena
Puerto Rican superstar brings his dance-floor Latin pop and timeless ballads to Tampa on Halloween eve.
Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute at Van Wezel
A glossy, all-eras tribute to Taylor Swift takes over the bayfront hall, complete with costume changes and a full live band.
Sarasota Medieval Fair
Jousting knights, artisan guilds, and a full village of period entertainment at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds on weekends through early December.
Fin Fest St. Pete
A shark and ocean conservation weekend in the St. Pete Pier District with science talks, family activities, and films.
Mote SEA: Shark Pups & Grown Ups
A family STEM program where kids and adults meet shark pups up close and learn how Mote raises and releases them.
Symphony on the Sand at Bradenton Beach
The annual open-air orchestral concert on the sand at Coquina Gulfside Park returns in November; bring a blanket and arrive early.
One Park FOUR: The Bay's 4th Anniversary
A month of community programming at The Bay Park, from the Salsa & Sunsets kickoff to free fitness and a big anniversary weekend.
Sunday Jazz at Cask & Ale
Live jazz every Sunday, noon to 4 PM, at Sarasota's spirits-forward lounge on Main Street.
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
Bradenton's beloved fall festival closes out its season with the final weekend October 24-25: pumpkin patches, corn maze, hayrides, and live music. A cherished family tradition.
Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival (38th Annual)
Every weekend in October — pumpkin patch, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, haunted house, and more. A Sarasota family tradition.
Mumiy Troll at Jannus Live
Russia's legendary alt-rock band brings its long-running world tour to the St. Pete courtyard.
Loe Shimmy at Jannus Live
Rising hip-hop artist brings his distinctive sound to Jannus Live.
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue at Van Wezel
Official stage production featuring the beloved sitcom characters. Two shows.
The Vampire Circus at Van Wezel
A family-friendly Halloween circus combining acrobatics and theatrical storytelling.
Ghostbusters in Concert at Van Wezel
Ghostbusters projected on the big screen with score performed live by the Sarasota Orchestra.
CeCe Winans at Yuengling Center
Twelve-time Grammy winner brings her worship tour to Tampa.
Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival
Lakewood Ranch's premier blues festival returns to Waterside Park. Mark your calendar.
Season of the Arts (Peak Season)
The Sarasota Opera, Van Wezel performances, film festivals, gallery walks, symphony concerts, and theater productions.
Siesta Key Crystal Classic
World-class sand sculptors transform Siesta Key Beach into an outdoor gallery over four days in November. Free to attend.
Sarasota Film Festival
Ten days of independent and international film screenings, Q&A sessions, and parties.
Siesta Key Seafood & Music Festival
Fresh Gulf seafood, live music, and community spirit.
Holiday Boat Parade & Lighting
The Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade lights up the bay, with downtown tree lighting and holiday markets.
Lakewood Ranch Art Festival at UTC
Juried fine art festival at the Mall at University Town Center. Free to browse.
Downtown Venice Festival of the Arts
The 38th annual fine art festival along Venice's West Venice Avenue. Free.
Suncoast Juntos y con Ritmo at Yuengling Center
Grupo Mania, Gente De Zona, and Alexandra Queen turn the arena into a Latin dance party.
Out of the Darkness Walk at Vinoy Park
The AFSP community walk returns to the St. Pete waterfront. Free to join.
Grieves at Jannus Live
Storytelling hip-hop from the Seattle underground favorite in the St. Pete courtyard.
Dog-A-Ween at Sarasota Farmers Market
Halloween costume contest for dogs at the Saturday market. Free to enter.
21 Savage at Benchmark International Arena
Hip-hop heavyweight headlines Tampa on Halloween night.
Movements at Jannus Live
Post-hardcore favorites bring the Happier Now tour to St. Pete with Balance and Composure.
Trivium at Jannus Live
Florida metal heavyweights headline the Crown in the Grave tour with In Flames and Fit for an Autopsy.
The Phil Collins Story at Van Wezel
The acclaimed tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis recreates the magic live on the bayfront.
Greensky Bluegrass at Jannus Live
High-energy, genre-bending bluegrass under the St. Pete stars.
Mannequin Pussy at Jannus Live
The Philadelphia punk band brings its raw, cathartic live show to St. Pete.
Sarasota Youth Opera: Rootabaga Country
A whimsical one-act opera based on Carl Sandburg tales at the Sarasota Opera House.
Living Arts Festival Sarasota
A weeklong celebration of theater, dance, music, and gallery openings across the city.
Judah & the Lion at Jannus Live
The Nashville trio brings its joyful folk-rap hybrid show to the courtyard.
Mannheim Steamroller at the Mahaffey
The holiday tradition returns with lush, synthesized Christmas classics in St. Pete.
LA Hardy at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
A five-night run of sharp stand-up from a polished national headliner.
Hawthorne Heights at Jannus Live
Celebrating 20 years of If Only You Were Lonely with a full-album show.
O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall at BayCare Sound
Two decades of singalong hits on the Clearwater waterfront, moved from the Hard Rock Event Center for the fall.
Georgia Heers at the Ringling
Jazz vocals in the intimate Historic Asolo Theater as part of the Art of Performance season.
David Foster & Katharine McPhee at the Mahaffey
The 16-time Grammy winner brings his hit-filled show to St. Pete.
Jimmy Eat World at MIDFLORIDA
Twenty-five years of Bleed American, played start to finish, with Hot Mulligan opening.
David Foster & Katharine McPhee at Van Wezel
The Grammy-winning songwriter brings the same hit-filled evening to Sarasota the night after St. Pete.
The Wrecks at Jannus Live
Punchy alt-rock from the Ventura band on the finally: OUTSIDE tour.
Reggae Sound Splash Fest at BayCare Sound
A full day of reggae and island music on the Clearwater waterfront.
Periphery at Jannus Live
Modern progressive metal's standard-bearers bring the A Pale White Dot tour to St. Pete.
The Revivalists at Jannus Live
Horn-heavy, soul-soaked rock from the New Orleans seven-piece.
FST: Kimberly Akimbo Opens
The Tony-winning musical opens Florida Studio Theatre's winter mainstage season.
Jonathan Van Ness at Hard Rock Tampa
The Queer Eye star brings his funny, candid one-person show to Tampa.
A Magical Cirque Christmas at the Mahaffey
Circus acts, comedy, and live holiday music in a festive variety show.
Selby Gardens: Emily Dickinson Exhibition Opens at Spanish Point
A new exhibition devoted to Dickinson's poetry opens at the Historic Spanish Point campus.
Shopapalooza at Vinoy Park
St. Pete's big indie-maker market takes over the waterfront park. Free admission.
Olga Tañón at Yuengling Center
The Queen of Merengue brings three Grammys of Latin dance-floor classics to Tampa the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Elderbrook at Hard Rock Tampa
The London producer and vocalist brings his warm, melodic Tempo Daylife deep house show to the Hard Rock Event Center.
Silverstein & Story of the Year at Jannus Live
Two pillars of 2000s post-hardcore share the Camp Screamo tour.
Little Stranger: Two Halloween Nights at Jannus
The funk-hip-hop duo closes October with Friday night alongside Mihali and a full Halloween bash with Badfish and JARV on Saturday.
John Williams at 95 at the Mahaffey
The Florida Orchestra celebrates the legendary film composer's 95th birthday with a program of his greatest scores, live in St. Pete.
FST: American Rebels Cabaret
A new Goldstein Cabaret songbook celebrating the voices who challenged convention, opening November 4.
Ringling Underground
Free live music, art-making, and the museum grounds after hours in the Ringling courtyard.
Festival of the Skeletons at the Village of the Arts
A free Dia de los Muertos celebration with sugar skull art, altars, live music, and open galleries in Bradenton.
Neil Berg's The 70s at Van Wezel
The 100 Years of Broadway producer turns the clock back with the arena rock of Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Fleetwood Mac.
UB40 at the Mahaffey
The reggae-pop legends bring the Unstoppable Tour to St. Pete with a catalog that turns any room into a beach party.
Sarasota Art Museum: Precession Through Glass Opens
Guggisberg and Baldwin's luminous glass works open at the museum, joining the Presence photography showcase and Chie Fueki's Painting the Floating World.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Van Wezel
Acrobats, aerialists, and live holiday music in a family-friendly variety spectacular.
Mote SEA: Breakfast with the Sharks
Coffee and a morning meal alongside Mote's sharks, with aquarists sharing behind-the-scenes care stories.
Tape B at BayCare Sound
Two nights of heavyweight dubstep on the Clearwater waterfront with a rotating lineup each night.
AMI Tree Lighting
Anna Maria Island lights its tree at the Historical Society Museum with carols, cocoa, and the whole community.
Dear Evan Hansen at the Manatee Performing Arts Center
The Tony-winning musical comes to Bradenton with the Manatee Players, running through November 1.
Sarasota Fine Art Show at J.D. Hamel Park
Hot Works' juried fine art festival returns to downtown Sarasota's bayside park with painting, sculpture, jewelry, and more. Free to browse.
RuPaul at Seminole Hard Rock Event Center
The most famous drag queen in the world brings her big, glittering live show to Tampa for one night.
Jodi White at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
A five-night run of polished national stand-up at Sarasota's favorite comedy room.
Cash Money & No Limit Tour at Benchmark International Arena
Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, and Mannie Fresh bring the 1990s Southern rap titans together on one Tampa stage.
Rush: Fifty Something Tour at Benchmark International Arena
The prog-rock legends mark the 50th anniversary of their debut with two Tampa nights of the deep catalog.
Freaky Friday at Venice Theatre
The musical comedy about a mother and daughter who swap bodies, staged by the largest community theater in the country.
Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie at Benchmark International Arena
The chart-topping genre-hopper brings her world tour to Tampa with a big-budget arena show.
Floyd Nation at Van Wezel
The acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute brings the Inner Light Tour to Sarasota's bayfront hall.
Hunxho at Jannus Live
The Atlanta rapper brings his melodic, emotionally raw street anthems to the Jannus courtyard.
Ron Feingold at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
High-energy crowd work and a rapid-fire style headline McCurdy's for a Thursday and Friday run.
El Alfa at Yuengling Center
The King of Dembow turns USF's Yuengling Center into a full arena Latin party on Thanksgiving night.
Live music &nightlife.
The greater Tampa Bay area's live music scene is bigger than most people expect. Here are the local spots where the music is always playing.
The Gator Club
The legendary downtown dance hall. Live bands every weekend, two floors, and one of the best old-school Sarasota vibes.
1490 Main St, Sarasota
Cask & Ale
A gastropub on Main Street known for its impressive craft beer selection, whisky collection, and live acoustic music on weekend evenings.
1546 Main St, Sarasota
Pangea Alchemy Room
A craft cocktail lounge with an intimate atmosphere and rotating live performances. Jazz, singer-songwriters, and more.
1557 Main St, Sarasota
Fogartyville
A well-known Sarasota listening room for folk, roots, and singer-songwriters. Intimate, no-frills, all about the music.
5252 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Marina Jack
Live music nightly on the outdoor deck with waterfront views. Sunset cocktails and a quintessential Sarasota evening.
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota
Concerts & big stages.
Beyond Sarasota's intimate local venues, the greater Tampa Bay region is home to some of Florida's most iconic concert arenas and amphitheatres. These are the major destinations where the biggest touring acts, festivals, and headline shows come to play — all within easy driving distance.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Tampa's premier entertainment destination. The Hard Rock hosts major concert tours, headlining residencies, comedy shows, and large-scale events in its state-of-the-art Event Center. A go-to for big-name acts and a full nightlife experience.
Tampa
Visit SiteMIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
One of the largest outdoor concert venues in the Tampa Bay area, located at the Florida State Fairgrounds. With a capacity of around 20,000, it draws major touring artists and festival-style shows every season.
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
Visit SiteYuengling Center
A versatile indoor arena on the University of South Florida campus in Tampa. Hosting concerts, comedy tours, family shows, and sporting events year-round, it strikes the balance between big production and a close-up experience.
University of South Florida, Tampa
Visit SiteVinoy Park
A beautiful waterfront park in downtown St. Petersburg that serves as the setting for some of the area's biggest outdoor festivals and concerts. From the Tampa Bay Blues Festival to Food & Wine festivals, the park's bayfront location makes every event feel special.
Downtown St. Petersburg
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota's crown jewel for live performance. This striking bayfront theater hosts Broadway touring productions, the Sarasota Orchestra, major concert acts, ballet, and comedy in roughly 1,700 seats.
777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Visit SiteJannus Live
One of the most iconic outdoor concert venues on Florida's west coast. This open-air courtyard in the heart of downtown St. Pete hosts national touring acts across rock, indie, alternative, and hip-hop — all in an intimate setting with room for about 2,000 fans.
Downtown St. Petersburg
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