Festivals in Sarasota

Check out happening festivals events all around Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Fall Festival & Carnival at The Mall at UTC

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

Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival 8

 Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am The Mall at University Town Center Free

LeMarche Parisian-Inspired Outdoor Marketplace

Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Five Points Park

The Westin Starfall Ball

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm The Westin Sarasota USD 0 to 516

Ferrari's on the Circle

 Sat, 01 Nov at 09:00 am 300 Madison Dr, Suite 201, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Sarasota DOG-A-WEEN COSTUME Contest

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 am Sarasota Farmers Market

Rock the Roof

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

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

Health Expo at Town Square University Parkway

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am 8450 Lockwood Ridge Rd USD 0 to 7

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

Fright Night on St. Armands Circle - 17th anniversary!

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm St. Armands Circle

Siesta Key Crystal Classic

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

Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

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

Sarasota Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl, by Bar Crawl USA

 Sat, 25 Oct at 03:00 pm Sarasota Main Street Bars USD 0 to 25

Ringling Underground // Nov

 Thu, 06 Nov at 08:00 pm The Ringling

Holiday Bayfront Art in the Park - Sarasota

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am JD Hamel Park

UTC Live on the Green with 22N

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

Sarasota Anime-Fest

Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am Sarasota Municipal Auditorium USD 23

Fall Festival 2025

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm 1201 N Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

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

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

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

Miss Tiki Fever 2025

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Bahi Hut

UTC Live on the Green with NoFilter

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

PINC Experience 2025

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:00 am Sarasota Opera House USD 225 to 429

Venice Doll Club & FX Doll & Toy Show Sarasota FL

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 am VFW Post 3233

Paul Gavin - MNJC

 Mon, 12 Jan at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret USD 39 to 44

Ken Peplowski Quartet

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center USD 57 to 108

Artist Talk: Jillian Mayer

 Sat, 25 Oct at 01:00 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 23

Gulfcoast Pride Festival 2025 (Free Entry)

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm 1370 Blvd of the Arts, Unit C, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

19th Annual Hungarian Festival

 Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237-5333, United States

MOD Weekend Pass with Self-Guided Tour

 Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm McCulloch Pavilion USD 401 to 502

Very Merry Jerry Day

 Sat, 01 Nov at 05:00 pm 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Jeff Rupert - MNJC

 Mon, 29 Dec at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret USD 39 to 44

MOD Weekend: Open House at McCulloch Pavilion

 Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 pm McCulloch Pavilion Free

Betty Fox Band

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:00 pm 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals

 Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 pm The Oval Parking Lot at The Bay Park Free

MOD Weekend Opening Party: Cocktails under the Umbrella

 Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm Umbrella House USD 172 to 198

Sarasota Spirit Fest

 Sat, 01 Nov at 09:00 am Sarasota County Fairgrounds

17th Annual Le Marche Bohemian Outdoor Market

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Five Points Park

Sarasota Fall Carnival

 Thu, 30 Oct at 05:00 pm The Mall at University Town Center, University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, USA

A Taste of Newtown

 Sat, 08 Nov at 12:00 pm Robert L. Taylor Community Complex Free

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Sarasota

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:30 pm Joe's On Main USD 19 to 24

Runaway Gin (A Tribute to Phish) presented by Hale Law

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:00 pm 975 Cattlemen Rd USD 20

The Young Fables live at Phillippi Crest Club-Sarasota FL

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

Spirit Fest™ Metaphysical & Crystal Expo - Sarasota

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 am Robarts Arena USD 16 to 23

Trunk or Treat/Fall Fest

 Sun, 26 Oct at 04:00 pm 6461 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34241

Debbie Keeton | Mattison's City Grille

 Sun, 26 Oct at 06:30 pm Mattison's City Grille

'Meet Your Spirit Guides' Workshop at at Spirit Fest™ Sarasota with Lana Louise

 Sun, 02 Nov at 10:30 am Sarasota County Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena

Nutcracker Magical Christmas at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Sat, 27 Dec at 03:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Liberty Christian Academy Fall Festival

 Fri, 24 Oct at 05:00 pm 2923 Ashton Road, Sarasota, FL

Fall Maker Fest Class (4-5th grade) | STEAM Saturdays Class

 Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 am 4452 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34233

BrickUniverse - Lego Fan Expo

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm Robarts Sports Arena

Row 'Round The Rookery: Come and Go Guided Kayak Tour

 Sun, 02 Nov at 01:00 pm 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

36th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am St.Armands Circle, Sarasota, Florida

Rise & Shine Saturday - Living Arts Festival 2025

 Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 am Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

Sarasota Fall Carnival 2025

 Thu, 30 Oct at 05:00 pm University Town Center Mall, Sarasota, FL

Dab Day Productions Presents: LIFTOFF - NYE

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm 975 Cattlemen Rd USD 23 to 68

Sarasota Water Lantern Festival

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm Nathan Benderson Park

Up, Up, and Away! at the Living Arts Festival

 Sun, 02 Nov at 02:00 pm Art Ovation Hotel - Sarasota, FL

The Geezer Players Fall Play Reading Series

 Wed, 05 Nov at 07:00 pm Tree Fort Productions 3501 S Tamiami Tr. ENTER MALL AT CHICOS DOOR Suite #136 USD 20

2025 Spirit Fest Sarasota: Biofeedback & Holistic Health w/ Hil & Vil

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 am Sarasota Fairgrounds USD 25

Sarasota Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 10th Annual

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Registration: Raffurty's USD 25

Holiday Festival

 Sun, 02 Nov at 03:00 pm Palm Aire Country Club

After Hours featuring The Derek Lersch Band

 Tue, 28 Oct at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Tue, 18 Nov Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Voices from Beyond: A Mediumship Gallery with Victor Paruta at Spirit Fest Sarasota

 Sat, 01 Nov at 02:00 pm Sarasota County Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena

Sarah Santiago | Mattison's Forty-One

 Wed, 29 Oct at 05:30 pm Mattison's Forty-One

You Raise Me Up - Living Arts Festival 2025

 Sun, 09 Nov at 02:00 pm Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

The Awakening Light Workshop at Spirit Fest™ Sarasota with Jax Cassidy

 Sun, 02 Nov at 01:00 pm Sarasota County Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena

Talkback Tuesday | Blake Walton – HEAR ME: Solo Performance as Power and Protest

 Tue, 04 Nov at 04:00 pm 3501 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239-6109, United States

A Very Broadway Christmas

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Mr. Swindle's Traveling Peculiarium

 Thu, 22 Jan Under The Big Top - Sarasota

Suncoast Celtic Concert - Kicking off the Suncoast Highland Games

Fri, 30 Jan at 05:00 pm Sarasota County Fair Grounds

Thunder By The Bay! | Crossfire Creek Show (New Country Act)

 Sun, 15 Feb at 01:00 pm Sarasota County Fair Grounds

Kevn Kinney with Special Guest Star Michelle Malone - Live From McCurdy's Monday Masters

 Mon, 10 Nov at 07:00 pm McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

15th Annual Superhero 5K & Fun Run – A Foster Care Awareness Event!

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:00 am Nathan Benderson Park Free

Laura Cotes

 Sun, 08 Feb Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

3rd Annual Suncoast Scots Highland Games and Celtic Festival

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:30 am Sarasota Fairgrounds USD 15 to 35

Some Like it Hot at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Wed, 21 Jan at 01:30 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Oktoberfest

 Fri, 24 Oct at 03:00 pm The Alloro at University Groves Free

Summerween Resin Pumpkin Pour workshop

 Sat, 02 Aug 2740 Stickney Point Rd USD 65

Siesta Key Crystal Classic

 Mon, 17 Nov at 02:00 pm Siesta Key Crystal Classic

A Christmas Carol

 Mon, 22 Dec at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

St Barbara Greek Festival - 42nd Annual Glendi

 Fri, 20 Feb at 11:00 am 7671 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243

28th Annual Thunder By the Bay

 Fri, 13 Feb at 04:00 pm Sarasota County Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena

FST3-The Write Stuff

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:30 am Florida Studio Theatre

Myakka River Rendezvous 2026 - Living History Event!

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 am Crowley Museum and Nature Center USD 5 to 10

Damon Fowler - Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival, Sarasota, FL - Free Show!

 Sat, 03 Jan at 04:30 pm Sarasota County Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena