Entertainment events in Sarasota

Check out happening entertainment events all around Sarasota, FL

Rob Schneider at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 15 May at 06:30 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Kevin Nealon at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 06 Aug McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Vince Gill at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Fri, 26 Jun at 08:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Kevin Nealon

 Wed, 05 Aug at 07:00 pm McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Derek Hough - Sarasota

 Fri, 07 Aug at 12:00 am Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Carlos Mencia at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 28 Aug at 06:30 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Tasting the City - Sarasota Food Tasting Event

 Mon, 15 Jun at 05:30 pm BMW of Sarasota USD 25 to 173

AquaPalooza

 Sun, 24 May at 10:00 am MarineMax Sarasota Free

Vince Gill

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Rob Schneider

 Sat, 16 May McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Derek Hough at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Thu, 06 Aug at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Dad's Day Block Party at The Mall at UTC (2026)

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am The Mall at University Town Center Free

Sarasota Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl: 2nd Annual, by Bar Crawl USA

 Sat, 31 Oct at 03:00 pm Raffurty's Bar and Grill USD 15 to 20

Josh Blue at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Family Movie Night at The Bay: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

 Fri, 29 May at 07:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

11th Annual SRQ VETS 5k Memorial Hike

 Sat, 23 May at 08:00 am J.D. Hamel Park Free

Selby Gardens: Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement

Sun, 31 May at 05:00 pm Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Downtown Sarasota Campus)

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

 Sat, 17 Oct at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

La Ley in Sarasota

 Fri, 15 May at 09:00 pm Strobes Event Center

Father's Day at The Bay featuring JP Soars & The Red Hots

 Sun, 21 Jun at 06:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Tom Arnold at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 31 Jul at 06:30 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Memorial Day Weekend Pool Parties

 Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar USD 31

Equality Florida's 2026 Suncoast Celebration

 Fri, 30 Oct at 05:30 pm The Ora

Cinema at The Bay: Hamilton

 Thu, 14 May at 07:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Tantra Speed Date® - Sarasota! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)

 Sun, 17 May at 04:00 pm Sacred Love Temple USD 50 to 161

Cinema at The Bay: Matrix

 Thu, 28 May at 07:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Ghostbusters in Concert at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Thu, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Josh Blue

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

The World Series of Comedy at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 20 May at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Flip Schultz at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 15 Jul at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

HD at the Opera House: The Tales of Hoffmann

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

 Wed, 18 Mar at 11:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Summer Camps Begin at Drama Kids – Studio

 Mon, 01 Jun at 08:30 am 383 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34240

TIERRA CALI HUMBERTO PLANCARTE, LOS CAMINANTES HN & MAS

 Fri, 15 May at 09:00 pm Strobes Event Center USD 70

Parking Russell Peters

 Fri, 10 Jul McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Sundays at The Bay featuring J Santi and the Vital Groove

 Sun, 24 May at 06:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

La Lucha - MNJC

 Mon, 18 May at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret USD 42 to 48

Sundays at The Bay featuring Tasa + Rob

 Sun, 31 May at 06:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Jodi White at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Jim McCue at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Cinema at The Bay: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

80s Party w/ Careless Whisper at Encore Live - Sarasota, FL

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Encore Live Free

Andy Hendrickson at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 09 Jul at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

The World Series of Comedy

 Sat, 23 May McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Sundays at The Bay featuring Jason White

 Sun, 07 Jun at 06:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Family Movie Night at The Bay: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Road to Season 5 at Raffurty’s!!!

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm Raffurty’s Bar and Grill

Sarasota Anime-Fest

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:00 am Robarts Arena USD 13 to 114

MNJC Early Summer Series

 Mon, 08 Jun at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret USD 114 to 129

Kevin Nealon

 Fri, 07 Aug at 08:50 pm McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Steve White

 Sun, 21 Jun McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

MNJC Daniel Jordan

 Mon, 13 Jul at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret

Glow Foam Party at Dog Bar Sarasota

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm 1314 10th Street, Sarasota, FL

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Cosmic Creations

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am North Sarasota Library Free

Line Dancing Ranch Nite Wednesday

 Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm Gateway Park 1590 Lakefront Dr. Sarasota, FL 34240

Rincon @Rincon Cubano!

 Sun, 17 May at 04:00 pm Rincon Cubano USD 16 to 19

Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings | Sarasota

 Fri, 22 May at 06:00 pm St Michael Midnight Pass Road Sarasota

Cinema at The Bay: The Art of Racing in the Rain

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

THE BIG RUN 2026 with Fleet Feet Sarasota

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm 711 South Osprey Avenue #1, Sarasota, FL

JJ Curry at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Steve White at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Nick Hoff at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 15 Oct at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Sarasota Singles Mixer 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm TBD - Sarasota USD 9 to 34

Jazz Thursday featuring Barbara King and The Spirit of Jazz

 Thu, 14 May at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 29

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Building Community

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Free

Exhibition Evenings Featuring Key Chorale

 Wed, 13 May at 05:30 pm Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Downtown Sarasota Campus)

MNJC Barbara King

 Mon, 10 Aug at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret

Drag Queen Bingo Extravaganza at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Sun, 28 Jun at 08:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Silver Pride 2026 (FREE EVENT)

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Senior Friendship Centers

Billy and The Jets LIVE @ Encore Live

 Thu, 09 Jul at 07:00 pm Encore Live

Sunday Funday: A Monthly Wink Wink Pool Party

 Sun, 17 May at 01:00 pm 1290 Boulevard of the Arts USD 0 to 429

UTC FIT Zumba with Crunch Fitness

 Sat, 23 May at 09:30 am The Green at UTC

Ultimate 80's/Arena Rock Tribute Band (Scream Machione) at Encore Live

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm 8341 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243

22N at Encore Live

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm Encore Live

Andy Hendrickson

 Thu, 09 Jul McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

AC/DUCE/C - Tribute to AC/DC presented by Sarasota Opera House

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm Sarasota Opera House

Namaste at The Bay Yoga

 Thu, 04 Sep at 06:00 pm Sarasota Garden Club Free

Hard Heart Burlesque June Brunch

 Sun, 21 Jun at 11:00 am The Mable - Bar & Grill USD 29 to 39

Mega Beach Party Celebration!!

 Sat, 30 May at 04:00 pm South Lido Key Beach Park

Careless Whisper The Ultimate 80's Tribute

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm 8341 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243

MNJC Late Summer Series

 Mon, 27 Jul at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret USD 114 to 129

Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)

 Fri, 01 Nov at 09:30 am Kayak Launch at The Bay Park Free

Sarasota Orchestra - Sarasota

 Sat, 06 Jun Holley Hall

Basile - Comedian at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 21 Oct at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Hard 2 Handle - Black Crowes Experience at Encore Live

 Sun, 24 May at 06:00 pm 8341 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243

2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34237

Discover Dance at Dynasty! FREE Intro Classes

 Mon, 18 May at 04:30 pm Dynasty Dance Clubs Free

Summer Fest

 Thu, 25 Jun at 05:30 pm SURPRISE LOCATION USD 0 to 13

Sarasota Music Festival: Festival Fellows Concert Series

 Sun, 07 Jun at 06:30 pm Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection USD 8

Celtic Throne - Royal Journey of Irish Dance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Next Stop Comedy at Golden Host Resort! - Sarasota, FL

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:00 pm Golden Host Resort Sarasota USD 30

The Game Changers Screening with Q&A Panel

 Tue, 19 May at 06:30 pm Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center Free

Flip Schultz

 Wed, 15 Jul McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Paul Ollinger at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 13 Aug at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

MNJC Alejandro Arenas

 Mon, 24 Aug at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret

TLG Sarasota Grand Opening Celebration

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 6355 Initiative Blvd #120, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34240

A Meadow's Tale

 Sat, 16 May at 05:00 pm Riverview High School Performing Arts Center

Kevin McCaffrey at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 19 Aug at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Disasterpiece at Encore Live

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Encore Live

Joe Lowers at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Sun, 24 May at 07:00 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre