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.
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.
Violinist Elijah performs while guests sip wine and stroll through the Sarasota Garden Club grounds. A low-key summer evening with hors d'oeuvres included.
Celebrate Father's Day with blues guitar virtuoso JP Soars & The Red Hots performing live at The Bay Park. Grab dad's favorite drink from The Nest Cafe and enjoy this free evening concert together.
Country music legend Vince Gill brings his exceptional guitar skills and 22 Grammy-winning catalog to Van Wezel. He's celebrating 50 years in music with brand-new monthly EP releases.
The area's go-to July 3rd tradition returns with live music starting at 5:30pm, food trucks, a Mote Marine kids' zone, and a big fireworks show over the lake just after 9pm. General admission is free with paid parking — VIP packages with access to the Finish Tower are available for those who want to upgrade.
Bradenton's 4th of July celebration spreads across Rossi Park, the Riverwalk, and downtown for what's billed as the largest fireworks display in the area. Twinkle performs in Rossi Park while Luna and the Warriors take the downtown stage, with a kids' area on the Great Lawn and food and merchandise vendors throughout.
This Week's Live Music Calendar
Daily lineups at the bars, restaurants, and waterfront parks around town.
- 1:00pm Dean Johanesen Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 5:00pm Miranda Becker O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 6:00pm The Pool Boys Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Nick Williams Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 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 Mike Tozier Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Vince Berardi Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 7:00pm Audio Orchid Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:30pm Island Hoppers Duo Mattison's City Grille
- 1:00pm Marcel Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 5:00pm Caleb Wayne O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 5:30pm Dan Meadow 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 Gabriel Project Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:30pm Skip & Ron 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 Darrin Joy Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Ashley Lux Duo ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:00pm Zach Regan and the 776 Pop's Sunset Grill
- 7:00pm Little Giants Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:30pm Aloha Sharks Mattison's City Grille
- 11:00am Steve Mazetta Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 1:30pm Jonny Puma Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 3:00pm Melody Minors Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 6:00pm Impulse Reggae O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 6:00pm Jimmy Bones Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Trey Wanvig & Detroit Mike Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm High & Dry Duo ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:30pm Suzanne Lucas Vino Bistro
- 7:00pm Joe Lawhorne ⭐ Gazebo in Centennial Park
- 7:00pm Rye Road Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 7:00pm Bittersweet Saloon Sharky's On the Pier
- 7:30pm Big Poppa Mattison's City Grille
- 8:00pm Jt Teis Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch
- 8:00pm Chris Connolly Band Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 9:00pm Firefly The Gator Club
- 11:00am Chris Connolly Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 1:00pm Dana Lawrence Pop's Sunset Grill
- 3:00pm Steve Mazetta Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 5:30pm Northstar Sharky's On the Pier
- 6:00pm Vince Berardi Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Bri Rivera O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 6:00pm Frankie Lombardi ⭐ Waterside Place
- 6:00pm Covergirl Band SRQ Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Deven Starr ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 7:00pm Sugar High Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 8:00pm CJ Sterlace Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 8:00pm Lisa Ridings Duo Mattison's City Grille
- 9:30pm Johnny Diamond The Gator Club
- 10:00am Joey Levallee Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 10:00am Mike Tozier Pop's Sunset Grill
- 12:00pm Jazz Brunch with The Ventura's Jazz Odyssey Mattison's City Grille
- 12:30pm Captain Dave Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 2:00pm Gary Alexander Pop's Sunset Grill
- 2:00pm Everyday People Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 4:30pm Scott Curts Mattison's City Grille
- 5:30pm Trinidudes Sharky's On the Pier
- 6:00pm Vince Berardi Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Geoff Ramsey Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Casey Church Duo ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 7:00pm Little Giants Siesta Key Oyster Bar
= free community concert series
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.