Entertainment events in Sarasota

Check out happening entertainment events all around Sarasota, FL

Jerry Seinfeld

 Fri, 01 May Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Jerry Seinfeld at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Herbie Hancock

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Herbie Hancock at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Kevin Nealon at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 06 Aug McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Kevin Nealon

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

Vince Gill at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Fri, 26 Jun Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Rob Schneider at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

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

Sesame Street Live! - Elmo's Got The Moves

 Sun, 26 Apr at 06:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl: 6th Annual, April 25th

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Sarasota Bars (Check-in: Raffurty's Bar) USD 25 to 45

Run the Ringling Bridge! Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:00 am The Bay Sarasota

11th Annual SRQ VETS 5k Memorial Hike

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

Derek Hough - Sarasota

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

Almost Eagles

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

America - The Band

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Tasting the City - Sarasota Food Tasting Event

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

Vince Gill

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

Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm Selby Five Points Park Free

Family Movie Night at The Bay: The Secret Life of Pets 2

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Derek Hough at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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

Sesame Street Live! - Elmo's Got The Moves at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Sun, 26 Apr at 02:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota Orchestra: Bond and Beyond

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Mother's Day at The Bay featuring Big Night Out

 Sun, 10 May at 04:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Steel Drums at Sunset with Mark Piantanida

 Sun, 26 Apr at 06:00 pm 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

BACK IN MY DAYZ 2000’s EDITION

 Fri, 24 Apr at 10:00 pm 3251 17th St USD 40

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

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am The Mall at University Town Center Free

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

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

Josh Blue at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

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

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

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

AquaPalooza

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

Kentucky Derby Party

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Crafted Cocktails

The Naked Magicians at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Cinema at The Bay: Matrix

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

Cinema at The Bay: Best in Show

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Kevin Nealon

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

April Macie at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 08 May McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Program Seven - Foundations of Royalty

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

Josh Blue

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

America at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota FL | Shades of Men Live

 Wed, 22 Apr at 08:00 pm Cadillac Jack’s Honky Tonk Saloon USD 19 to 36

Fearless - The Tayor Swift Experince

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Encore LIVE

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

 Sun, 10 May at 04:00 pm Sacred Love Temple USD 50 to 161

Almost Eagles - Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band

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

Images of Dance

 Tue, 05 May at 07:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

Cinema at The Bay: A Few Good Men

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

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

MindTravel April Live-to-Headphones Silent Piano Concert in Sarasota

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm Siesta Beach Sarasota USD 0 to 54

Opera at The Bay 2026: Il trovatore

 Sat, 02 May at 07:05 pm The Bay Park

Road to Season 5 at Raffurty’s!!!

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

Cause 4 Hope: You'll Never Walk Alone

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm The Ora

Line Dancing Ranch Nite Wednesday

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

Kids Rock Concert | Fundraiser Benefitting Mothers Helping Mothers | Free Family Event

 Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 pm Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

John Novosad at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 30 Apr McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Kentucky Derby Party!

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Palm Aire Country Club

Intro to Dance

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Jim McCue at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 24 Jun McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Calm is my Superpower

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am The Historic Leonard Reid House Free

Evie's 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Bent Tree Country Club Free

La Lucha - MNJC

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

🎸 ONE NIGHT BAND RETURNS TO STOTTLEMYERS SMOKEHOUSE! 🎸

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

Opera at The Bay Finale: Il trovatore

 Sat, 02 May at 07:05 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Music for 18 Musicians at The Sarasota Opera House

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

Encore Live - Sarasota - Careless Whisper - Ultimate 80s Tribute

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm Encore Live

TIERRA CALI HUMBERTO PLANCARTE, LOS CAMINANTES HN & MAS

 Fri, 15 May at 09:00 pm Strobes Event Center USD 60

Andy Hendrickson at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Thu, 09 Jul McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Cinema at The Bay: Fargo

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

Cracker - Live From McCurdy's Monday Masters Concert Series

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm 1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida

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

OK Computer by Radiohead covered by MC Album Ensemble

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Music Compound USD 13 to 18

5/1 Race to the Racks Derby Tour to Naples- Board Brad/Sara, Pt.Char, NFM

 Fri, 01 May at 08:30 am 3 Boarding locations: #1Brad/Sarasota / #2 Pt. Charlotte/Punta Gorda / #3 N. Ft. Myers USD 86 to 93

Sundays at The Bay featuring Tasa + Rob

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

Kentucky Derby Party!!

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm 8347 Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Building Community

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

Mark Twain Tonight

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota Anime-Fest

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:00 am Robarts Arena USD 23

Fab Lab Star Party | Suncoast Remake Learning Days

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm 4452 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34233

Jazz Thursday featuring Barbara King and The Spirit of Jazz

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

Titans of Rock - Bon Jovi & Journey Tribute

 Sun, 03 May at 07:00 pm Encore Live USD 31 to 230

After Hours featuring Old Time Sailors

 Tue, 26 May at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 29 to 34

Fearless The Taylor Swift Experience All Ages

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm Encore Live USD 25

Billy and The Jets LIVE @ Encore Live

 Thu, 09 Jul at 08:00 pm Encore Live

Mr. Stevey & Friends: Cosmic Creations

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

DK Dance 1st year Anniversary Gala/Celebration

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm DK Dance Creations

Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Kayak Tour)

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

Namaste at The Bay Yoga

 Thu, 04 Sep at 06:00 pm The Bay Park Free

2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show

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

Sarasota Singles Mixer 2026

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

A Meadow's Tale

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

Grand Opening Celebration

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

Mat Pilates at The Bay

 Mon, 23 Jun at 06:00 pm Sarasota Municipal Auditorium Free

Sarasota, FL - Little Mania Mini Wrestling @ Rendezvous Lounge

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm 1570 N Lockwood Ridge Rd USD 28 to 135

Shimmy in the Swamp 2026: The Founder's Garden with Paulette Rees-Denis

 Thu, 14 May at 09:00 am 1940 Northgate Boulevard Suite B2, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34234

Under the Sea

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Sarasota Outboard Club USD 10 to 29

Adam Muller at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Wed, 02 Sep McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Joe Lowers at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Sun, 24 May McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Paddling Film Festival in Sarasota, FL

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm 506 Burns Ct, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

The CieL Experience

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

A midsummer night's dream - Rising stars gala

 Sun, 17 May at 05:00 pm Holley Hall

Opera at The Bay 2026: The Merry Widow

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm The Bay Park