Live Music in Sarasota

Check out happening live music events all around Sarasota, FL

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

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

Ken Peplowski Quartet / Members Only

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center

All is Calm: In Concert at Patriot Plaza

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm Sarasota National Cemetery

UTC Holiday Soul

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm University Town Center Free

Dab Day Productions Presents: LIFTOFF - NYE

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

OPENING Ringling Fine Art Student Pop-Up

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm SPAACES Free

Sarah Brightman in Sarasota

 Mon, 15 Dec at 08:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Ken Peplowski Quartet

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

Ringling College Galleries + Exhibitions: Art Walk

 Fri, 30 Jan at 05:00 pm 2700 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34234

Jazz Thursday featuring The Barker Project Holiday Show

 Thu, 18 Dec at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 29

OPENING Subterranean Voices: Artist Residency & Exhibition by Sabrina Small

 Fri, 13 Feb at 05:00 pm SPAACES Free

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

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

"Garden In Bloom" Fundraiser Gala

 Sun, 26 Apr at 05:00 pm Building G-2, 5041 Ringwood Meadow USD 109 to 3,203

22N LIVE at Sarasota Seafood Festival

 Fri, 02 Jan at 08:30 pm 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237-5333, United States

Old Hollywood Christmas Party at Bambola

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:30 pm Bambola Free

UTC Holiday Soul

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm 125 Cattlemen Rd Free

IAN MAKSIN in SARASOTA FL: "SONGS OF THE VAGABOND CELLO"

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:00 pm Sarasota Center of Light formerly Shrine of the Master USD 39 to 50

Bob Marley Tribute performed by Greg Roy presented by Hale Law

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm 975 Cattlemen Rd USD 11 to 54

No Filter Live

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm 975 Cattlemen Rd USD 10

Driftheory at Waterside Place Farmer’s Market

 Sun, 14 Dec at 10:00 am 7500 Island Cove Terrace Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34240

10 Year Anniversary Party for Music Compound

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Robarts Arena USD 25 to 50

Sundays at The Bay featuring Joseph Hamlet

 Sun, 21 Dec at 04:30 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

Sarah Brightman

 Sun, 14 Dec Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Suncoast Celtic Concert - Kicking off the Suncoast Highland Games

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

LIVE MUSIC: Dave Fazio @ Tamiami Tap

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm 711 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Program Three - Masters of Movement

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

Jeff Rupert - MNJC

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

Cinema at The Bay: Ray

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm The Oval at The Bay Free

LIVE MUSIC: JSANTI & The Vital Groove @ Tamiami Tap

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm 711 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

OPENING Object/Subject: The Body, Space, and Acts of Transformation

 Sat, 28 Mar at 06:00 pm SPAACES Free

Jazz Thursday featuring Robert Nissim's Post-bop Quintet

 Thu, 08 Jan at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 29

Vendors Sarasota , Lunar New Year Celebration January 23,24 2026

 Sat, 24 Jan at 03:00 pm J.D. Hamel Park Free

Sound & Story: An Evening with Lenora Zenzalai Helm

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm Art Center Sarasota Free

Hades66 in Sarasota

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:30 pm Bombón Restaurant & Lounge

Firefly at The Gator Club

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:30 pm The Gator Club

Bluestar at Salty Jim's

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Salty Jims Island Bar & Grill

Yule Love the Marimba 2: The Untold Story of Krampus

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center

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

 Mon, 15 Dec at 05:30 pm Siesta Beach Sarasota USD 0 to 51

2nd Chance!! Interpreted Show: Come From Away at Asolo Repertory Theater

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm Asolo Repertory Theatre

Holiday Pop-Up Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am 1733 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL

Inspiring Hope Dinner 2026

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:30 pm Ritz-Carlton

Kara Nally & Friends at The Parrot Live!!

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:30 pm The Parrot Live

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

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:30 pm 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Straight No Chaser at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Mon, 29 Dec at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

 Wed, 10 Dec at 09:00 am Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Abba Nova -Tribute to Abba Band

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:30 pm Tree Fort Productions 3501 S Tamiami Tr. ENTER MALL AT CHICOS DOOR Suite #136 USD 40

After Hours featuring The Jazz Phools

 Tue, 27 Jan at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 29 to 34

Terell Stafford Quintet - SRQ Jazz Fest / Members Only

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

Dueling Pianos

 Fri, 26 Sep at 08:00 pm Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection USD 13

Chris Botti

 Tue, 17 Feb at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Get the Led Out

 Tue, 10 Mar at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

George Lynch of Dokken & Lynch Mob Presented by Hale Law

 Wed, 07 Jan at 07:00 pm 975 Cattlemen Rd USD 44 to 522

Love Yourself Wellness Market

 Sun, 22 Feb at 10:00 am Building G-2, 5041 Ringwood Meadow USD 0 to 23

Danny Sinoff - MNJC 2026 Jazz Fest

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret USD 40 to 46

Tuesdays at Nathan Benderson Park- (9am-2pm Oct-April)

 Tue, 09 Dec at 09:00 am 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235

America - The Band at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Mon, 05 Jan at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Jazz Thursday featuring Hot Club SRQ

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

OM Shamanic Sound Journey

 Sun, 28 Dec at 02:45 pm The Om Shoppe

Michael Feinstein in Coming Home – The Holiday Celebration

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Holidays at Tree Fort Cabaret

 Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm Tree Fort Productions 3501 S Tamiami Tr. ENTER MALL AT CHICOS DOOR Suite #136 USD 25

Michael Ross - MNJC

 Mon, 06 Apr at 07:30 pm John C. Court Cabaret

Play On

 Sat, 07 Feb at 06:00 pm Payne Park Auditorium - 2100 E. Laurel Street , Sarasota , FL , 34237

Wheel of Fortune Live at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Kara Nally & Friends at The Parrot Live!

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:30 pm The Parrot Live

MJ - The Musical at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Music Trivia @ Tamiami Tap

 Tue, 30 Dec at 07:00 pm 711 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

After Hours featuring Strings of the Season

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

Mark Lowry in Sarasota

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm Covenant Life Presbyterian Church

Sweet Fleet Abba Nova Band's Tribute to to Fleetwood Mac

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:30 pm Tree Fort Productions 3501 S Tamiami Tr. ENTER MALL AT CHICOS DOOR Suite #136 USD 40

Hell on Heels-Abba Nova Concert

 Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm Tree Fort Productions 3501 S Tamiami Tr. ENTER MALL AT CHICOS DOOR Suite #136 USD 40

Green Light Go at The Gator Club

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:30 pm The Gator Club

Sarah Brightman at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Doo Wop Project at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Spring Market with the Easter Bunny

 Sun, 29 Mar at 10:00 am Building G-2, 5041 Ringwood Meadow USD 0 to 66

Annie

 Wed, 07 Jan at 07:30 pm 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34239

Jazz Thursday featuring Allison Nash & Friends

 Thu, 12 Feb at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 0 to 29

After Hours featuring Old Time Sailors

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

Pippi Longstocking The Musical by Katherine Michelle Tanner

 Fri, 22 May at 02:00 pm Tree Fort Productions 3501 S Tamiami Tr. ENTER MALL AT CHICOS DOOR Suite #136 USD 25

New Year's Day Jazz Brunch

 Thu, 01 Jan at 11:00 am 1255 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

Joshua Bell and The Academy of St Martin in the Fields at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Sun, 15 Mar at 07:30 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

FREE Senior Breakfast

 Wed, 17 Dec at 09:00 am 8450 Lockwood Ridge Road Unit 55, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243

Jeff & Sheri Easter in Sarasota

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm BIRKY SQUARE

The VIP Experience - SRQ Jazz Fest / Members Only

 Mon, 09 Mar at 06:00 pm Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

The Everly Set - A Celebration of the Everly Brothers- Sarasota, FL

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:00 pm Riverview High School Performing Arts Center

La bohème - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:30PM

 Tue, 17 Feb at 07:30 pm Sarasota Opera House

The Beatle Who Vanished: 60th Beatles Anniversary Tour (edition)

 Thu, 09 Apr at 05:00 pm Senior Friendship Centers Free

The Choir of Man at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Montgomery Gentry in Sarasota

 Sun, 15 Feb at 03:00 pm Sarasota Fairgrounds

Element Explorers: Hands-On Fun with Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire

 Fri, 01 May at 05:00 pm Unity of Sarasota

Three Dog Night in Sarasota

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarah Brightman

 Tue, 16 Dec at 12:00 am Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Jazz Thursday featuring Barbara King and The Spirit of Jazz

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

Jazz Thursday featuring The Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors Big Band

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

Paul Anka at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

 Wed, 11 Mar Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

38 Special in Sarasota

 Sat, 14 Feb at 04:00 pm Sarasota Fairgrounds

After Hours featuring The Band Trinity

 Tue, 24 Feb at 05:30 pm Sarasota Art Museum USD 29 to 34

Luncheon: Jazz Club of Sarasota

 Thu, 19 Feb at 11:00 am Sarasota Yacht Club

An Interactive Poetry Reading by Ross Gay & Aimee Nezhukumatathil

 Mon, 23 Feb at 07:00 pm John C. Court Cabaret USD 37

EcoFest: Creative, Delicious, and Sustainable Fun!

 Sun, 19 Apr at 11:30 am Unity of Sarasota

Katharine McPhee, David Foster in Sarasota

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall