Live Music in Sarasota
Find live music in Sarasota tonight, this weekend, or any day of the week. From concerts and festivals to the daily lineups at bars, restaurants, and community spaces around town.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Marquee live music events, festivals, and concerts happening soon.
Philadelphia-based jazz/funk quartet Dirk Quinn Band brings over a decade of tight improvisation to the Selby Gardens waterfront. Expect melodic grooves and rhythmic experimentation that pulls in everyone from jazz purists to jam band fans.
A Memorial Day weekend flotilla at New Pass Sandbar where boaters raft up, drop anchor, and spend the day surrounded by live music from Jah Movement, Dr. Dave Band, and Zach Regan and the 776. Bring your crew, your cooler, and your boat — or watch the action from shore.
Enjoy free live music with the Sarasota Concert Band in this beautiful park setting. Grab some ice cream and settle in by the gazebo for a relaxing Memorial Day evening.
Dunedin-born singer-songwriter Danielle Mohr brings her loop-pedal-layered acoustic soul-pop to the Selby Gardens waterfront. Expect clever lyrics, rich harmonies, and a one-woman sound that's bigger than it has any right to be.
The Garden Music Series closes out its season with an afternoon of jazz at Selby Gardens, featuring Brenda Watty, Suzanne Lucas, and the James Jones Quartet. A fitting Father's Month send-off — smooth sounds, botanical surroundings, and café bites available throughout.
This Week's Live Music Calendar
Daily lineups at the bars, restaurants, and waterfront parks around town.
- 1:00pm Justin Layman Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 5:00pm Julia Brown O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 5:30pm Benjammin' Sharky's On the Pier
- 6:00pm "Pirate Pete" Robertson Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Karate In The Garage Pop's Sunset Grill
- 7:00pm Northstar Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:30pm Gravel Road Mattison's City Grille
- 7:30pm Big Poppa Mattison's City Grille
- 1:00pm Dana Lawrence Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 5:00pm Wayne DeLair O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 5:30pm David Moore Sharky's On the Pier
- 6:00pm Blake Guyre (Dueling Pianos) ⭐ Solis Hall at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:00pm Audio Orchid Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 7:00pm The Faraday Experience Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:30pm Aloha Sharks Mattison's City Grille
- 11:00am Steve Mazetta Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 2:00pm Jonny Puma Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 3:00pm Melody Minors Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 6:00pm Durik Comtois Duo ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:00pm Jimmy Bones Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Off The Road Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:30pm Robert Nissim & Arlene Greene Vino Bistro
- 7:00pm Al Fusco ⭐ Gazebo in Centennial Park
- 8:00pm Alan Grant Band Mattison's City Grille
- 8:00pm Little Giants Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 8:00pm Eric Von Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch
- 9:00pm Firefly The Gator Club
- 9:00am Bobby Schneck Pop's Sunset Grill
- 11:00am Chris Connolly Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 12:00pm Lightning Jack "Farmers Market Brunch" Mattison's City Grille
- 1:00pm Deven Starr Pop's Sunset Grill
- 3:00pm Steve Mazetta Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 6:00pm Bri Rivera O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 6:00pm Doug Burns ⭐ Waterside Place
- 6:00pm Occasions Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Jonny Puma Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Branco Costa ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:30pm The Tides Vino Bistro
- 7:00pm Mike and Susan Ashton Sharky's On the Pier
- 7:00pm Life of the Party Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 7:30pm Big Poppa Mattison's City Grille
- 8:00pm The Hitt Kickers Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 8:00pm Jeremy Demers Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch
- 9:30pm Phoenix 5 The Gator Club
- 10:00am Vince Colaiocco Pop's Sunset Grill
- 10:00am Vince Colaiocco Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 12:00pm Steve Junot Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 12:00pm Jazz Brunch with The Ventura's Jazz Odyssey Mattison's City Grille
- 12:30pm Captain Dave Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 2:00pm Larry Elefante Pop's Sunset Grill
- 2:00pm Everyday People Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 4:00pm Mystical Visions O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 4:00pm RJ Howson, Mike Kach, and Friends Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 4:30pm Scott Curts Mattison's City Grille
- 5:30pm Trinidudes Sharky's On the Pier
- 6:00pm Geoff Ramsey Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Jewel Tones ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:00pm The Bobby Schneck Band Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Gary Alexander Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm J Santi and the Vital Groove ⭐ The Bay Park
- 7:00pm Little Giants Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 1:00pm Dean Johanesen Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 2:00pm Steve Mazzetta Pop's Sunset Grill
- 5:00pm Miranda Becker O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 5:30pm Nick Williams Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Audio Orchid Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:30pm Lisa Ridings Duo Mattison's City Grille
- 7:00pm Al Donadi Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 1:00pm TJ Hitt Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 5:00pm Vere Hill O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 6:00pm Robbie Rose Vino Bistro
- 6:00pm Vince Berardi Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Mike Tozier Pop's Sunset Grill
- 7:00pm Audio Orchid Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:30pm Island Hoppers Duo Mattison's City Grille
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Popular Venues with Live Music
The bars, restaurants, and community spaces across the Sarasota area where live music is a regular part of the vibe.
Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB)
A casual Siesta Key institution with live music nearly every night — acoustic sets, local bands, and the occasional touring act. Expect oysters, beer, and a party.
Sharky's on the Pier
A Venice Beach icon with live bands multiple nights a week right next to the Gulf. Tropical vibes, beachfront stage, and sunset views.
Pop's Sunset Grill
A Nokomis waterfront bar with live music daily and some of the area's best sunset views. Come for the sunset, stay for the band.
Mattison's City Grille
A downtown Sarasota restaurant with live music seven nights a week on their open-air patio. A reliable spot to catch acoustic sets and small bands over dinner or a drink.
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
Barbecue joint with a packed live music calendar — country, rock, blues, and Americana acts most days of the week. Outdoor stage, open-air vibe.
Vino Bistro
A relaxed downtown Sarasota wine bar and bistro with live jazz and acoustic sets on select nights. 60+ wines from around the world, tapas and small plates.
The Gator Club
A historic downtown bar in a restored 19th-century building with live bands every weekend. A staple of Sarasota's after-dark music scene.
Joyland
A dance and concert hall with live music every Friday and Saturday, plus DJs for late-night dancing. Hosts national touring artists with concert-quality sound and elevated seating.
The Bay Park
A Sarasota Bay waterfront park with the free Sundays at the Bay concert series at the Oval. Live music is one of many programs at this ever-expanding public space.
Downtown Wellen Park
Live acoustic music under the Heritage Tree most nights, plus Friday Night Live bands at Solis Hall and monthly Dueling Pianos. Free, outdoor, and central to the Wellen Park town center.
Waterside Place
Free live music every Friday and Saturday evening at this Lakewood Ranch lakefront plaza. Waterfront views of Kingfisher Lake, room to bring a chair and settle in.
Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center
A nonprofit community arts center hosting an eclectic lineup of folk, roots, blues, jazz, and singer-songwriter acts. Intimate, listening-room feel that prioritizes the music.