Florida Suncoast Live Music Guide: Where to Hear Live Music October 2–4, 2026
The first weekend of October is packed with live music across the Florida Suncoast, with waterfront favorites, neighborhood stages, piano-bar entertainment and special concerts stretching from Clearwater and Tampa through Bradenton, Sarasota, North Port, Nokomis and Naples.
The Suncoast Post has expanded this week’s guide with more venues and performances. Each venue name is linked directly to its official website so readers can check for last-minute schedule changes before heading out.
Friday, October 2, 2026
88 Live Piano Bar
Performer(s): Dueling Pianos
Time(s): 8:00–11:30 PM
6640 Cortez Rd. W., Suite A, Bradenton, FL 34210
941-900-1133
Blue Martini Naples
Performer(s): JD
Time(s): 4:00–7:00 PM
9114 Strada Pl. #12105, Naples, FL 34108
239-591-2583
Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub
Performer(s): Bynge
Time(s): 6:00–10:00 PM
6218 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
941-794-2489
Cortez Kitchen
Performer(s): Live music – performer not yet posted on the current official calendar
Time(s): Evening performance
4528 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-900-1506
Encore Live Sarasota
Performer(s): Maiden Cane
Time(s): 7:00 PM
8341 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-373-7976
Marina Jack
Performer(s): The PhilHarmonica Band
Time(s): 6:00–10:00 PM
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236
941-365-4232
OCC Road House & Museum
Performer(s): Completely Unchained – The Ultimate Van Halen Tribute
Time(s): 8:00 PM; DJ begins at 6:00 PM
10575 49th St. N., Clearwater, FL 33762
727-231-1510
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Performer(s): America – Happy Trails Tour 2026
Time(s): 7:00 PM
1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33759
727-791-7400
Skipper’s Smokehouse
Performer(s): Uncle John’s Band – Grateful Dead Night
Time(s): 8:00 PM
910 Skipper Rd., Tampa, FL 33613
813-971-0666
Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar
Performer(s): Live music – performer not yet named on the current official calendar
Time(s): 5:00–8:00 PM
4628 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-798-2035
Vino Bistro of Sarasota
Performer(s): Anneke & Lenny
Time(s): 6:30–9:30 PM
1419 5th St., Sarasota, FL 34236
941-952-3172
Waterside Place
Performer(s): Dana Lawrence
Time(s): 6:00–9:00 PM
7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota, FL 34240
941-755-0512
Saturday, October 3, 2026
88 Live Piano Bar
Performer(s): Dueling Pianos
Time(s): 8:00–11:30 PM
6640 Cortez Rd. W., Suite A, Bradenton, FL 34210
941-900-1133
Celebration Park Naples
Performer(s): Kelly Naff
Time(s): 6:00–9:00 PM
2880 Becca Ave., Naples, FL 34112
239-316-7253
Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub
Performer(s): Westbound and Down
Time(s): 6:00–10:00 PM
6218 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
941-794-2489
Cortez Kitchen
Performer(s): Live music – performer not yet posted on the current official calendar
Time(s): Evening performance
4528 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-900-1506
Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food
Performer(s): Damon Fowler
Time(s): Evening performance
1910 14th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205
941-243-3735
Ed’s Tavern West Bradenton
Performer(s): Eric Von
Time(s): 8:00 PM
7433 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34209
Encore Live Sarasota
Performer(s): TL Jentgens
Time(s): 7:00 PM
8341 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-373-7976
Marina Jack
Performer(s): Joey Lavallee
Time(s): 6:00–10:00 PM
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236
941-365-4232
Pop’s Sunset Grill
Performer(s): Marcel Almanzor / Dana Lawrence / The Smokin’ Pineapples / Kenny and The Commotion
Time(s): 9:00 AM / 1:00 PM / 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
112 Circuit Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275
941-488-3177
Scotty’s Pub
Performer(s): Saturday Night Live Entertainment (21+)
Time(s): 8:00–10:30 PM
14530 S. Tamiami Trl., North Port, FL 34287
941-257-8795
Skipper’s Smokehouse
Performer(s): WMNF 7th Annual Tom Petty Birthday Tribute Show
Time(s): 6:00 PM
910 Skipper Rd., Tampa, FL 33613
813-971-0666
Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar
Performer(s): Tim Chandler / Terry Helm
Time(s): 12:00–4:00 PM / 5:00–8:00 PM
4628 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-798-2035
The RITZ Ybor
Performer(s): The Beths with Chelsea Jade
Time(s): Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM
1503 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
813-248-4050
Vino Bistro of Sarasota
Performer(s): Disco Diva Rozz
Time(s): 6:30–9:30 PM
1419 5th St., Sarasota, FL 34236
941-952-3172
Waterside Place
Performer(s): Cam Stockton
Time(s): 6:00–9:00 PM
7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota, FL 34240
941-755-0512
Sunday, October 4, 2026
88 Live Piano Bar
Performer(s): The Boomers Experience
Time(s): 6:00–9:00 PM
6640 Cortez Rd. W., Suite A, Bradenton, FL 34210
941-900-1133
Blue Martini Naples
Performer(s): John M
Time(s): 7:00–10:00 PM
9114 Strada Pl. #12105, Naples, FL 34108
239-591-2583
Celebration Park Naples
Performer(s): Travis G
Time(s): 4:00–7:00 PM
2880 Becca Ave., Naples, FL 34112
239-316-7253
Cortez Kitchen
Performer(s): Justin Layman
Time(s): 5:00–8:00 PM
4528 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-900-1506
Marina Jack
Performer(s): Bri Rivera
Time(s): 5:00–9:00 PM
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236
941-365-4232
OCC Road House & Museum
Performer(s): Hotel Alabama – Tribute to The Eagles and Alabama
Time(s): 5:00 PM Alabama tribute / 7:15 PM Eagles tribute
10575 49th St. N., Clearwater, FL 33762
727-231-1510
Pop’s Sunset Grill
Performer(s): Mike Tozier / Kenny and The Commotion
Time(s): 10:00 AM / 4:00 PM
112 Circuit Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275
941-488-3177
Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar
Performer(s): Live music – performers not yet named on the current official calendar
Time(s): 12:00–4:00 PM / 5:00–8:00 PM
4628 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-798-2035
The Bay Sarasota
Performer(s): Jesse Daniels – Sundays at The Bay
Time(s): 6:00–7:00 PM
1055 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
941-203-5316
A Bigger Weekend of Music Across the Suncoast
This expanded weekend guide shows just how broad the Suncoast live-music scene has become. From Clearwater and Tampa Bay to waterfront stages in Cortez and Sarasota, North Port neighborhood venues and music destinations farther south in Naples, there is something for nearly every musical taste.
Supporting live music also supports the musicians, servers, bartenders, venue teams and locally owned businesses that make the Florida Suncoast entertainment scene possible.
Please note: Performers, times and entertainment schedules can change because of weather, artist availability or venue updates. Check directly with the venue before making a special trip.
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