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.
This Week's Live Music Calendar
Local bands and acoustic sets around town, plus the bigger concerts and festivals when they roll through.
Veteran tribute artist David Jericko channels Neil Diamond for a night of sing-along classics. Expect Sweet Caroline, Cracklin' Rosie, and America delivered with all the gravel and glitter of the original.
- 9:00am Joey Damiano Pop's Sunset Grill
- 10:30am Lightning Jack "Farmers Market Brunch" Mattison's City Grille
- 11:00am Chris Connolly Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 1:00pm Dana Lawrence Pop's Sunset Grill
- 3:00pm Steve Mazetta Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 6:00pm Bobby James Music ★ Waterside Place
- 6:00pm The Kollections Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Bri Rivera O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 6:00pm Jonny Puma Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Zack Pomerleau ★ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 7:00pm Oscura Jazz Open Jam ft. The Chaunces Trio Oscura
- 7:00pm Greg Billings and the Stay Up Lates Encore Live
- 7:00pm Little Giants Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 7:00pm Deep Blu Sharky's On the Pier
- 8:00pm Two Inch Voices, Mark Wagner and the Bad Habits Fogartyville
- 8:00pm The Hitt Kickers Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 8:00pm The White Crowe Band Mattison's City Grille
- 9:30pm Nightbreakers The Gator Club
Slip on wireless headphones for composer-pianist Murray Hidary's live-to-headphones "silent" concert on the sand at Nokomis Beach. No speakers — just his improvised piano, meant to quiet the mind, streamed straight to your ears.
- 9:00am Bryan Spainhower ★ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 10:00am Mike Tozier Pop's Sunset Grill
- 10:00am Joey Levallee Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 12:00pm Steve Junot Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 12:30pm Captain Dave Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 2:00pm Everyday People Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 2:00pm Scott Curts Mattison's City Grille
- 2:00pm Justin Layman Pop's Sunset Grill
- 4:00pm Kettle of Fish Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 5:00pm 152 Productions Days of Summer Festival Oscura
- 5:30pm Trinidudes Sharky's On the Pier
- 6:00pm Geoff Ramsey Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 7:00pm Little Giants Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:00pm Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and band featuring Steve Arvey Fogartyville
- 1:00pm Dean Johanesen Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 6:00pm 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 Deven Starr 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
- 5:30pm 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 CJ Sterlace Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:30pm Lisa Ridings Duo 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 Audio Orchid Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Kaleb Woods Duo Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Tom Heiden ★ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 7:00pm The Faraday Experience Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:00pm Dressed 2 Kill (A Tribute to Kiss) Encore Live
- 7:30pm Aloha Sharks Mattison's City Grille
Jeremy Russell and his band bring jazz standards and soulful ballads to Downtown Wellen in a cabaret setting. Your ticket includes light bites and a complimentary beer or wine, with reserved seating you pick at checkout.
- 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 Zach Pomerleau ★ Waterside Place
- 6:00pm Impulse Reggae O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 6:00pm Occasions Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Jimmy Bones Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Hannah Zazzaro Duo ★ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:30pm Vinyl Lovers Vino Bistro
- 7:00pm Bittersweet Saloon Sharky's On the Pier
- 7:00pm Rye Road Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 7:00pm Flo-raw Encore Live
- 8:00pm Chris Connolly Band Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 8:00pm Gravel Road Mattison's City Grille
- 9:00pm Weekend Agenda The Gator Club
= 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.