Sarasota Live Music
Live Music in Sarasota
Where the Gulf Coast plays: dedicated live music venues first, then restaurants, tiki bars, clubs and breweries that regularly host bands. The full All Sarasota Live Music directory carries every verified spot, and formal stage productions live separately on the Performing Arts page.
01 · Start Here
Live Music Venues
Places primarily known for live music and entertainment. These are the spots visitors seek out when music is the night's plan, not just the backdrop.
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Live MusicBeach bar and oyster house in Siesta Key Village with live bands on the deck all week.
5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242
Sniki Tiki at Captain Curt's
Live MusicTropical outdoor tiki bar with bands seven days a week and no cover.
1204 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL 34242
The Beach Club
Live MusicSiesta Key beachfront bar and restaurant with live music and entertainment steps from the sand.
5151 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key FL 34242
Crescent Club
Live MusicSiesta Key nightclub with nightly live music and plenty of space to dance.
6519 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota FL 34242
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
Live MusicPecan-smoked BBQ under a chickee hut with daily live music.
19 East Rd, Sarasota FL 34240
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
Live MusicWaterfront tiki bar with live bands nightly over Sarasota Bay.
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL 34236
The Gator Club
Live MusicHistoric downtown club with live bands downstairs-and DJ nights upstairs.
1490 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Cadillac Jack's Honky Tonk Saloon
Live MusicSarasota's honky-tonk: country bands, line dancing-and DJs.
5247 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
02 · Dining & Drinks
Restaurants & Bars with Live Music
Restaurants, tiki bars, clubs, breweries and similar places that regularly host live music, where bands and musicians are part of the evening.
Marina Jack
Live MusicDeep Six Lounge and Blue Sunshine Patio with live sets over the bay.
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL 34236
Mattison's City Grille
Live MusicDowntown staple with nightly live music.
1 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
Tamiami Tap
Live MusicNeighborhood bar with Sunday jazz and weekend bands.
711 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Live MusicOld-Florida local favorite with blues-and acoustic sets.
987 S Packinghouse Rd, Sarasota FL 34232
Raffurty's Bar and Grill
Live MusicDowntown bar and grill with a live music calendar.
1888 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Mandeville Beer Garden
Live MusicBeer garden with a stage for local acts.
428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
03 · The Full Directory
All Sarasota Live Music
The fuller live-music picture: every verified Sarasota live music venue, tiki bar, club, restaurant-and beer garden on one page, with addresses, phones, official websites-and directions.
Formal performances
Theaters, Opera & Performing Arts
Stage productions, opera, performing arts centers, concert halls and cultural performances. This page stays the casual live music destination: restaurants, bars, tiki bars, breweries, waterfront venues and clubs.
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