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Comedy &
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Your curated guide to comedy clubs, live theater, concert venues, and family entertainment across the Gulf Coast.

St. Petersburg to Fort Myers · 15 venues

01 Comedy Clubs

Comedy Clubs

From stand-up legends at McCurdy's to national headliners at Side Splitters, the Gulf Coast has a thriving comedy scene.

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Sarasota

A Sarasota institution since 1988, McCurdy's Comedy Theatre books top national headliners and regional stand-up acts in an intimate, brick-walled setting. The room seats about 200 and every seat is close to the stage, making for an electric comedy experience. Full bar and light menu available.

1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 925-3869
Check website for showtimes; shows most nights
Directions Venue Website

Side Splitters Comedy Club

St. Petersburg

Tampa Bay's premier comedy showplace since 1992. Side Splitters features national touring comedians, local favorites, and regular open-mic nights in a spacious club setting. Consistently voted Best Comedy Club in Tampa Bay area polls.

12938 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa (Carrollwood)
12938 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa FL 33618
(813) 960-1197
Check website for showtimes
Directions Venue Website

02 Theater

Theater & Stage

From community theaters to Broadway touring productions, the Gulf Coast stage scene offers quality entertainment year-round.

The Palladium Theater at SPC

Performing Arts Theater

A beautifully restored historic theater featuring two performance spaces: Hough Hall (850-seat mainstage) and the intimate Side Door cabaret. Hosts classical, jazz, blues, comedy, and dance performances year-round. A cultural anchor of downtown St. Pete.

253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg
253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg FL 33701
(727) 822-3590
Directions Details

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Performing Arts Theater

Sarasota's premier waterfront performing arts hall on Sarasota Bay. The distinctive purple-shell building hosts Broadway touring productions, concerts by national acts, comedy shows, ballet, and symphony performances in a 1,736-seat auditorium with bay views.

777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 263-6799
Directions Details

Florida Studio Theatre

Theater & Improv

One of the largest professional theaters in Florida, FST operates multiple stages including the Mainstage, Keating Theatre, Goldstein Cabaret, and Bowne's Lab. Known for original productions, improv comedy, cabaret shows, and contemporary plays. The improv program is among the best on the Gulf Coast.

1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota
1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 366-9000
Directions Details

Venice Theatre

Performing Arts Theater

One of the largest community theaters in the United States, Venice Theatre produces a full season of plays, musicals, and special events in multiple performance spaces. ​The theatre has been a cultural cornerstone of Venice for decades, offering both professional-quality productions and community engagement.

140 W Tampa Ave, Venice
140 W Tampa Ave, Venice FL 34285
(941) 488-1115
Directions Details

Charlotte Players

Community Theater

Charlotte County's own community theater troupe, producing plays, musicals, comedies, dinner theater, and special events throughout the year. A beloved local institution that brings quality live performance to the Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda area.

1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte
1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte FL 33953
(941) 255-1022
Directions Details

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Dinner Theatre

Southwest Florida premier dinner theatre destination since 1993, Broadway Palm presents Broadway-style musicals and comedies alongside a full buffet dinner. Dinner-and-show packages make for a complete night out in a spacious 448-seat theater.

1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33907
(239) 278-4422
Directions Details

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT)

Performing Arts Theater

A professional performing arts troupe dedicated to showcasing the artistic contributions of people of African descent. WBTT produces a full season of musicals, plays, and revues that celebrate Black artistry and American culture.

1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota
1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 366-1505
Directions Details

Asolo Repertory Theatre

Performing Arts Theater

Florida premier professional repertory theatre and one of the largest in the Southeast, presenting classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and world premieres at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

5555 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
5555 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota FL 34243
(941) 351-8000
Directions Details

03 Concerts

Concert & Music Venues

The Gulf Coast has a venue for every genre and every budget. From the intimate to the spectacular, here are the top places to catch live music.

Jannus Live

St. Petersburg's legendary outdoor concert venue, operating since 1984 as Jannus Landing (now Jannus Live). An intimate open-air courtyard with capacity around 2,000, hosting national touring acts, comedy tours, DJ sets, and local bands. The historic brick courtyard creates one of Florida's most unique concert experiences.

200 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg
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04 Family Fun

Family Entertainment

Bowling, arcades, and family entertainment centers perfect for a night out with the kids or a group outing.

Splitsville Luxury Lanes

Upscale bowling and entertainment destination featuring luxury lanes, full bar, chef-driven menu, and a lively social atmosphere. Great for date nights, group outings, and family entertainment. Regular karaoke nights and special events.

The Mall at University Town Center, Sarasota

Park Bowl & Golf

Classic St.Petersburg bowling alley that has been serving the community for generations. Mini-golf, arcade games, league bowling, and a classic mid-century atmosphere. Great neighborhood bowling center with old-Florida character.

105 16th Ave NE, St. Petersburg

Altitude Trampoline Park

Indoor adventure park with wall-to-wall trampolines, ninja warrior courses, dodgeball, and a dedicated toddler area. A high-energy destination for active kids and families. Also hosts birthday parties and group events.

201 Cortez Road W, Bradenton
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IMAG History & Science Center

Interactive science and history museum in downtown Fort Myers with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, live animal displays, and rotating special exhibitions. Perfect for family outings and rainy-day fun.

2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers
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05 By Area

All Venues
by Location

Browse all entertainment venues across the Gulf Coast, organized by city for easy planning.

St. Petersburg

4 venues

Side Splitters Comedy Club

Comedy Club

Tampa Bay's premier comedy showplace since 1992. Side Splitters features national touring comedians, local favorites, and regular open-mic nights in a spacious club setting. Consistently voted Best Comedy Club in Tampa Bay area polls.

12938 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa (Carrollwood)
12938 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa FL 33618
(813) 960-1197

Jannus Live

Concert Venue

St. Petersburg's legendary outdoor concert venue, operating since 1984 as Jannus Landing (now Jannus Live). An intimate open-air courtyard with capacity around 2,000, hosting national touring acts, comedy tours, DJ sets, and local bands. The historic brick courtyard creates one of Florida's most unique concert experiences.

200 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg
200 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg FL 33701
(727) 565-0550

The Palladium Theater at SPC

Performing Arts Theater

A beautifully restored historic theater featuring two performance spaces: Hough Hall (850-seat mainstage) and the intimate Side Door cabaret. Hosts classical, jazz, blues, comedy, and dance performances year-round. A cultural anchor of downtown St. Pete.

253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg
253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg FL 33701
(727) 822-3590

Park Bowl & Golf

Bowling & Entertainment

Classic St.Petersburg bowling alley that has been serving the community for generations. Mini-golf, arcade games, league bowling, and a classic mid-century atmosphere. Great neighborhood bowling center with old-Florida character.

105 16th Ave NE, St. Petersburg
Address and website unconfirmed

Sarasota

6 venues

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Comedy Club

A Sarasota institution since 1988, McCurdy's Comedy Theatre books top national headliners and regional stand-up acts in an intimate, brick-walled setting. The room seats about 200 and every seat is close to the stage, making for an electric comedy experience. Full bar and light menu available.

1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 925-3869

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Performing Arts Theater

Sarasota's premier waterfront performing arts hall on Sarasota Bay. The distinctive purple-shell building hosts Broadway touring productions, concerts by national acts, comedy shows, ballet, and symphony performances in a 1,736-seat auditorium with bay views.

777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 263-6799

Florida Studio Theatre

Theater & Improv

One of the largest professional theaters in Florida, FST operates multiple stages including the Mainstage, Keating Theatre, Goldstein Cabaret, and Bowne's Lab. Known for original productions, improv comedy, cabaret shows, and contemporary plays. The improv program is among the best on the Gulf Coast.

1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota
1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 366-9000

Splitsville Luxury Lanes

Bowling & Entertainment

Upscale bowling and entertainment destination featuring luxury lanes, full bar, chef-driven menu, and a lively social atmosphere. Great for date nights, group outings, and family entertainment. Regular karaoke nights and special events.

The Mall at University Town Center, Sarasota
Address and website unconfirmed

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT)

Performing Arts Theater

A professional performing arts troupe dedicated to showcasing the artistic contributions of people of African descent. WBTT produces a full season of musicals, plays, and revues that celebrate Black artistry and American culture.

1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota
1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 366-1505

Asolo Repertory Theatre

Performing Arts Theater

Florida premier professional repertory theatre and one of the largest in the Southeast, presenting classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and world premieres at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

5555 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
5555 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota FL 34243
(941) 351-8000

Venice

1 venue

Venice Theatre

Performing Arts Theater

One of the largest community theaters in the United States, Venice Theatre produces a full season of plays, musicals, and special events in multiple performance spaces. ​The theatre has been a cultural cornerstone of Venice for decades, offering both professional-quality productions and community engagement.

140 W Tampa Ave, Venice
140 W Tampa Ave, Venice FL 34285
(941) 488-1115

Bradenton

1 venue

Altitude Trampoline Park

Family Entertainment

Indoor adventure park with wall-to-wall trampolines, ninja warrior courses, dodgeball, and a dedicated toddler area. A high-energy destination for active kids and families. Also hosts birthday parties and group events.

201 Cortez Road W, Bradenton
201 Cortez Road W, Bradenton FL 34207
(941) 584-4700

Port Charlotte

1 venue

Charlotte Players

Community Theater

Charlotte County's own community theater troupe, producing plays, musicals, comedies, dinner theater, and special events throughout the year. A beloved local institution that brings quality live performance to the Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda area.

1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte
1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte FL 33953
(941) 255-1022

Fort Myers

2 venues

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Dinner Theatre

Southwest Florida premier dinner theatre destination since 1993, Broadway Palm presents Broadway-style musicals and comedies alongside a full buffet dinner. Dinner-and-show packages make for a complete night out in a spacious 448-seat theater.

1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33907
(239) 278-4422

IMAG History & Science Center

Family Entertainment

Interactive science and history museum in downtown Fort Myers with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, live animal displays, and rotating special exhibitions. Perfect for family outings and rainy-day fun.

2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers
2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers FL 33916
(239) 243-0043

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