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 legendary rock duo brings their timeless hits like "A Horse with No Name" and "Sister Golden Hair" to Van Wezel's intimate setting for an unforgettable night of classic American folk rock.
Country music, food vendors, and live entertainment come together for a free day of boots-and-jeans fun in the heart of Wellen Park.
CoolToday Park's inaugural taco and tequila festival brings together local food trucks, a signature margarita bar, a beer garden with Mexican brews, and live music from Creek Trail Conspiracy and Johnny D & The Rocket 88's. Mini golf and family activities round it out.
Florida reggae/rock band Kash'd Out returns to Big Top with support from SensaMotion and Beach Fly. Expect catchy grooves, tasteful guitar work, and cuts from their latest album Butter. All ages, three hours of island vibes.
The legendary Eagles tribute band brings their meticulous recreations of classic hits to Van Wezel's main stage. Expect soaring harmonies and spot-on renditions of "Hotel California," "Take It Easy," and deep cuts.
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock brings his innovative fusion of acoustic and electronic sounds to Van Wezel. Expect masterful piano work spanning decades of genre-defining music from this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.
This Week's Live Music Calendar
Daily lineups at the bars, restaurants, and waterfront parks around town.
- 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 Jimmy Bones Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Tempo Tantrum ⭐ Solis Hall at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:00pm Doug Burns ⭐ Waterside Place
- 6:00pm 2 Doors Down Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Impulse Reggae O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 6:30pm Alex on Brass Vino Bistro
- 7:00pm Soul Circus Cowboys Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 7:00pm High Tide Sharky's On the Pier
- 8:00pm Alan Grant Band Mattison's City Grille
- 8:00pm Little Giants Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 8:00pm Jt Teis Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch
- 9:00pm Almost There Band 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 Joey Lavallee Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 1:00pm Deven Starr Pop's Sunset Grill
- 1:30pm Johnny Bauer Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 3:00pm Steve Mazetta Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 6:00pm Jonny Puma Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Bri Rivera O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 6:00pm Zach Regan and the 776 Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Derek Roura ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:00pm Ektor Keys ⭐ Waterside Place
- 6:30pm Dean Johanesen Vino Bistro
- 7:00pm Westbound and Down Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 7:00pm Deep Blu Sharky's On the Pier
- 8:00pm Darrin Joy Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch
- 8:00pm Co-Pilots Mattison's City Grille
- 8:00pm Dave Turner Project Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 9:30pm K Luv & The United Funk The Gator Club
- 9:00am Zack Pomerleau ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 10:00am Vince Colaiocco Pop's Sunset Grill
- 10:00am Joey Levallee Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 12:30pm Captain Dave Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 2:00pm Gary Alexander Pop's Sunset Grill
- 2:00pm Everyday People Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 4:00pm Scott Curts Mattison's City Grille
- 4:00pm DJ Truth O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 4:00pm Kettle of Fish Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 5:30pm Trinidudes Sharky's On the Pier
- 6:00pm Geoff Ramsey Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Vital Groove Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Mark Piantanida ⭐ The Bay Park
- 7:00pm Vince at Night Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 12:00pm Frankie Lombardi Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 1:00pm Dean Johanesen Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 5:00pm Miranda Becker O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
- 5:30pm Dave Signs Sharky's On the Pier
- 6:00pm Adriana McDonald ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:00pm Audio Orchid 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
- 5:30pm Benjammin' Sharky's On the Pier
- 6:00pm Tom Heiden ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:00pm Vince Berardi Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Mike Tozier Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm Robbie Rose Vino Bistro
- 7:00pm Audio Orchid Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:30pm Island Hoppers Duo Mattison's City Grille
- 1:00pm Karlus Trapp 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 Stepan Silchenkov ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:00pm Karate In The Garage Pop's Sunset Grill
- 6:00pm "Pirate Pete" Robertson Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:30pm Kara Nally Band Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 7:00pm CJ Sterlace Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:30pm Gravel Road Mattison's City Grille
- 1:00pm Dana Lawrence Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 5:30pm David Moore Sharky's On the Pier
- 6:00pm Gary Schutt ⭐ Heritage Tree at Downtown Wellen Park
- 6:00pm Undr8ed Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
- 6:00pm Audio Orchid Nokomo's Sunset Hut
- 6:00pm Northstar Pop's Sunset Grill
- 7:00pm The Faraday Experience Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- 7:30pm Aloha Sharks 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.