Entertainment events in Sarasota

Check out happening entertainment events all around Sarasota, FL

Downtown SRQ Rocktoberfest 2025 – A Sarasota Tradition You Won’t Want to Miss!

 Fri, 17 Oct at 11:00 am JD Hamel Park

Haunted Sarasota: Mummies, Murder & Mayhem!

 Thu, 04 Sep 1826 4th St USD 92

Sarasota Fall Festival & Carnival at The Mall at UTC

 Fri, 31 Oct at 05:00 pm The Mall at University Town Center Free

Straight No Chaser

 Sun, 28 Dec at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

A Tribute To Motown

 Sat, 11 Oct at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall USD 44 to 108

ROCKtoberfest Downtown Sarasota!

 Fri, 17 Oct at 04:00 pm J.D. Hamel Park Free

Oktoberfest - A Day of Oars & Pours during the Benderson Chase

 Sat, 11 Oct at 10:00 am 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34235

R3HAB in Sarasota

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 pm Sarasota, FL

Drag Queen Bingo Extravaganza

 Sat, 27 Sep at 07:00 pm McCurdy's Comedy Theatre USD 34

Boo! at The Bay | Family Halloween Celebration

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm Common Ground at The Bay Park Free

🎹 Ektor Keys @ Waterside Place 🎹

 Sat, 04 Oct at 06:00 pm Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

75th Anniversary Diamond Gala

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm 4380 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34232

FILM PASS! 15th Annual Fabulous Independent Film Fest

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:30 pm Burns Court Cinema USD 0 to 50

NEW DATE! Hip Hop party with 3rd Bass / The Furious 5 & More

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm 975 Cattlemen Rd USD 32 to 118

Halloween Party w/ Igor and the Red Elvises

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:30 pm 975 Cattlemen Rd Free

UTC Live on the Green with NoFilter

 Thu, 02 Oct at 06:30 pm The Green at UTC Free

Rock the Roof

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

ROCKtoberFEST SARASOTA! | Crossfire Creek Show (New Country Act)

 Fri, 17 Oct at 08:00 pm 199 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

Rocktoberfest 2025

 Fri, 17 Oct at 04:00 pm Downtown Sarasota, FL

Down2party Fest 2025!

 Fri, 03 Oct at 03:00 pm The Golden Host Resort

OPENING Traces of Change: Mark Making, Text, and (Social) Progress?

 Fri, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm SPAACES Free

Queens 5th Annual Black-Tie Fundraiser Gala 2025

 Sat, 18 Oct at 07:00 pm 3650 17th St, Sarasota, FL 34235-8102, United States

TEATR KWADRAT – „Gra w randki”- Floryda

 Sun, 05 Oct at 05:00 pm Riverview Performing Arts Center

SHARDS of SKELLY

 Fri, 17 Oct at 06:00 pm Sarasota Sahib Shrine Event Center USD 36 to 82

Haunted Illusions

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

25th Anniversary Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

 Sun, 19 Oct at 01:30 pm 1924 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239-3621, United States

Art in the Park

 Fri, 03 Oct at 10:00 am Ibis Playground Pavillion Free

The Monsters Cruise - Halloween Nightclub at Sea

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm LeBarge Tropical Cruises

Siesta Key Crystal Classic

 Fri, 14 Nov at 10:00 am 948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242-2174, United States

Singles 80s Halloween party (40+)

 Wed, 22 Oct at 07:00 pm Raffurty's Bar and Grill USD 43

Silent Disco at The Bay

 Wed, 22 Oct at 06:30 pm The Nest at The Bay Free

Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

THRILLER - Halloween Party

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Patrick's 1481 (1481 Main St, Sarasota, FL)

Dance at The Bay: Bollywood Dance with Megha Vaid

 Wed, 29 Oct at 06:30 pm The Nest at The Bay Park Free

Justice & Jammies

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Havana Hop: A Children’s Tale of Culture and Confidence!

 Sun, 26 Oct at 02:00 pm Harvest House Free

UTC Live on the Green with 22N

 Thu, 06 Nov at 06:30 pm The Green at UTC Free

Dave Koz at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Sun, 30 Nov at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Swing Dance Class and Practice

 Wed, 08 Oct at 07:00 pm Celebrations Venue USD 19 to 25

The Wonder Gala 2025 for The Florida Center

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:30 pm The Ora

The Sound of Style - The SERTOMA of Greater Sarasota Fashion Show

 Fri, 10 Oct at 11:00 am Sarasota Yacht Club

Jazz Thursday featuring Melanie Massell & Company

 Thu, 09 Oct at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 29

Ringling Underground // Nov

 Thu, 06 Nov at 08:00 pm The Ringling

White Christmas Dinner & Dance Party!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 3888 Central Sarasota Pkwy USD 99

Discover Sarasota Murder Mystery Trolley Tour: Who Killed the Circus Queen?

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Anthony Rodia at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:30 pm McCurdys Comedy Theatre

MNJC - 4 Night Autumn Series

 Mon, 20 Oct at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret USD 132 to 150

The KLICK Band | Mattison's City Grille

 Sat, 04 Oct at 08:00 pm Mattison's City Grille

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse | Crossfire Creek Show (New Act Band)

 Thu, 13 Nov at 07:00 pm Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

OPENING Ringling Fine Art Student Pop-Up

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm SPAACES Free

2ND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BASH featuring FUNKY BONEZ

 Sat, 11 Oct at 06:00 pm 600 N. Beneva , Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

 Fri, 26 Dec at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

UTC Live on the Green with NoFilter

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:30 pm The Green at UTC Free

October Dollar Days Socials

 Sat, 04 Oct at 05:00 pm 1314 Tenth St, 34236

The KLICK Band | Mattison's City Grille

 Sat, 11 Oct at 08:00 pm Mattison's City Grille

LIVE MUSIC 10/4: Al Donadi @ Tamiami Tap

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 pm 711 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Beethoven's Fifth at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Fri, 20 Mar Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

2025 OUT Awards Live - S0LD 0UT

 Sun, 05 Oct at 05:00 pm CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key (CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key)

Vince Addesa | Mattison's Forty-One

 Sat, 04 Oct at 05:30 pm Mattison's Forty-One

MUSIC FOR A CAUSE

 Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm Five Points Park

Sundays at The Bay featuring Royale

 Sun, 05 Oct at 06:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

The KLICK Band | Mattison's City Grille

 Sat, 18 Oct at 08:00 pm Mattison's City Grille

Wizardry Parent's Night Out!!!

 Sat, 11 Oct at 06:00 pm 383 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34240

Alice Wallace (featuring Sara Stovall)

 Sun, 05 Oct at 07:00 pm 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Ezra Ray Hart at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Sat, 29 Nov Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

VIVA VERDI! - Film

 Fri, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm Sarasota Opera House, North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL, USA

Jezabelle DEBUT at Big Top Live

 Fri, 17 Oct at 07:30 pm Big Top Live

Sarasota Orchestra: Giancarlo Guerrero - Symphonic Dances

 Thu, 06 Nov Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Old Lesbians X New Lesbians

 Sat, 04 Oct at 06:00 pm Burns Court Cinema Free

Anneke & Lenny at The Bahi Hut

 Sat, 18 Oct at 07:30 pm Bahi Hut

Midget Mayhem Wrestling with Attitude Goes Wild! Sarasota FL (21+)

 Fri, 17 Oct at 08:00 pm Rendezvous Lounge USD 30 to 64

Madkap | Mattison's City Grille

 Fri, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm Mattison's City Grille

🎉 The Sarasota Pineapple Drop Block Party – New Year's Eve Celebration! 🍍(Official Site)

 Wed, 31 Dec at 01:00 pm Destination Downtown Sarasota

Live Music 10/10: Lynn Lavi @ Tamiami Tap 🎤🎸⭐️

 Fri, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm 711 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Cabana Dogs Return to Raffurty's!

 Fri, 10 Oct at 06:30 pm Raffurty’s Bar and Grill

Cinema at The Bay: Pretty Woman | 35th Anniversary

 Thu, 02 Oct at 07:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

LIVE MUSIC 10/25: Dave Fazio @ Tamiami Tap

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:00 pm 711 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Jazz Club of Sarasota Season Kickoff Concert

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm Riverview Performing Arts Center USD 72 to 134

Vince Addesa | Mattison's Forty-One

 Sat, 18 Oct at 05:30 pm Mattison's Forty-One

Debbie Keeton | Mattison's City Grille

 Sun, 05 Oct at 06:30 pm Mattison's City Grille

Andrew Dice Clay

 Mon, 17 Nov at 07:00 pm McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

20th Anniversary Party

 Sat, 04 Oct at 11:00 am 3218 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Fri, 24 Oct Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Classic Movies at the Opera House: Beetlejuice (1988)

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm Sarasota Opera House

The Sisterhood Project USA: Pearls & Prosecco Gala

 Fri, 10 Oct at 06:30 pm The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Champions Gala & Anniversary Party

Sun, 05 Oct at 06:00 pm 5045 Fruitville Road #157, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34232

47th Annual Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:30 pm 300 Madison Dr, Suite 201, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

People Trippin: Spoken Word Performance

 Fri, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm SPAACES Free

Sundays at The Bay featuring Prodigal Sons

 Sun, 19 Oct at 06:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

The Shaelyn Band

 Sat, 04 Oct at 08:00 pm 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

TL Jentgens Presented by Hale Law

 Sat, 04 Oct at 08:00 pm 975 Cattlemen Rd USD 25 to 68

Opening Night X After Party @ 99 Bottles

 Fri, 03 Oct at 09:00 pm 99 Bottles | Craft Beer Bar • Wine Bar Free

Pop-Up Library and Storytime at The Bay

 Sat, 11 Oct at 10:00 am 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Trevor Wallace at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Tue, 14 Oct at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Improver/Intermediate Line Dance Workshop

 Sat, 18 Oct at 04:00 pm 5247 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

ILDS LIDO BEACH PARTY

 Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 am Lido Beach, Sarasota

The Young Fables live at Phillippi Crest Club-Sarasota FL

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Phillippi Crest Club Inc

Aloha Sharks | Mattison's City Grille

 Thu, 02 Oct at 07:30 pm Mattison's City Grille