Live Music This Weekend from Tampa to Naples: September 18-20, 2026
Another big weekend of live music is coming to Florida’s Gulf Coast, with everything from national touring acts in Tampa to blues, rock, country, dueling pianos and local favorites throughout Bradenton, Cortez, Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and the surrounding communities.
For Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, 2026, music fans can catch the Zac Brown Band in Tampa, Damon Fowler in Sarasota, Dead Set at Stottlemyer’s, dueling pianos at 88 Live, three nights of music at Cortez Kitchen, live bands at Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub, performances throughout the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest and plenty more.
The Suncoast Post has compiled this weekend guide with performers, times, venue information, phone numbers and direct website links. Entertainment schedules can change, so checking directly with the venue before heading out is always recommended.
Friday, September 18, 2026
88 Live Piano Bar
Performer: Dueling Pianos
Time: 8:00–11:30 PM
6640 Cortez Rd. W., Suite A, Bradenton, FL 34210
941-900-1133
Benchmark International Arena
Performer: Zac Brown Band – Love & Fear Tour
Time: 7:00 PM
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
813-301-6500
Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub
Performer: Aurora 5
Time: 6:00–10:00 PM
6218 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
941-794-2489
Cortez Kitchen
Performer: Chad Tallman
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
4528 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-900-1506
Downtown Fort Myers Music Walk
Performers: Multiple local and regional musicians
Time: 6:00–10:00 PM
First Street and surrounding downtown Fort Myers locations
Encore Live Sarasota
Performer: Damon Fowler
Time: 7:00 PM
8341 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-373-7976
Marina Jack
Performer: Mystical Visions
Time: 6:00–10:00 PM
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236
941-365-4232
Mattison’s City Grille – Bradenton Riverwalk
Performer: Stobie Pocket Band
Time: 6:00–10:00 PM
101 Riverfront Blvd., Suite 120, Bradenton, FL 34205
941-896-9660
Mattison’s City Grille – Downtown Sarasota
Performer: Ross Brown
Time: 8:00–11:30 PM
1 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236
941-330-0440
Ortigia Cucina & Bar
Performer: Justin DiPisa
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
212 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-646-8039
Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse
Performer: Dead Set
Time: 7:00 PM
19 East Rd., Sarasota, FL 34240
941-312-5969
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest – Friday
The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest brings professional songwriters to intimate venues throughout Captiva and the Fort Myers islands.
Jensen’s Twin Palm Resort & Marina – Captiva
Performers: Angie K featuring Sheena Brook
Time: 7:00 PM
Keylime Bistro – Captiva
Performers: Joe Vitale Jr. & Nelson Cade
Time: 7:00 PM
Performers: Sonia Leigh & Megan Linville
Time: 8:30 PM
RC Otter’s Island Eats – Captiva
Performers: Dave Gibson & Madison Morris
Time: 6:30 PM
Performers: Danny Myrick & Brody Schenk
Time: 8:00 PM
The Green Flash – Captiva
Performers: Tim James & Audrey Spillman
Time: 6:30 PM
Performers: Dylan Altman & Claire Liparulo
Time: 8:00 PM
’Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa – Captiva
Performers: Thom Shepherd & Wyatt Edmondson
Time: 6:30 PM
Performers: Jeffrey East & Bryan Ruby
Time: 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 19, 2026
88 Live Piano Bar
Performer: Dueling Pianos
Time: 8:00–11:30 PM
6640 Cortez Rd. W., Suite A, Bradenton, FL 34210
941-900-1133
Bellini’s – Fort Myers
Performer: RaShimba
Time: 6:00–10:00 PM
Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub
Performer: Black Thorn Rose
Time: 6:00–10:00 PM
6218 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
941-794-2489
Cortez Kitchen
Performer: Ted Stevens & the Doo-Shots
Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
4528 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-900-1506
Inner Compass Brewing Company – Lakewood Ranch
Performer: Eric Von
Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
10316 Technology Terrace, Bradenton, FL 34211
Mattison’s City Grille – Bradenton Riverwalk
Performer: CoPilots
Time: 6:00–10:00 PM
101 Riverfront Blvd., Suite 120, Bradenton, FL 34205
941-896-9660
Mattison’s City Grille – Downtown Sarasota
Performer: Lightning Jack – Farmers Market Brunch
Time: 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
1 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236
941-330-0440
Mattison’s City Grille – Downtown Sarasota
Performer: The KLICK Band
Time: 8:00–11:30 PM
1 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236
941-330-0440
Oscura – Bradenton
Performers: GAS FL, Dealey Plaza, In Gloom and others
Time: 6:00 PM
816 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34208
Ortigia Cucina & Bar
Performer: Tavo Tunes
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
212 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-646-8039
Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse
Performer: Life of the Party
Time: 7:00 PM
19 East Rd., Sarasota, FL 34240
941-312-5969
The Brass Mug – Tampa
Performers: Plush and Major Moment
Time: 6:30 PM
1450 Skipper Rd., Tampa, FL 33613
Yuengling Center
Performer: Ryan Castro – SENDÉ: The Last Dance Tour
Time: 8:30 PM
12499 USF Bull Run Dr., Tampa, FL 33620
813-301-6500
Sunday, September 20, 2026
88 Live Piano Bar
Performer: 22N
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
6640 Cortez Rd. W., Suite A, Bradenton, FL 34210
941-900-1133
Brightwater Lagoon – North Fort Myers
Performers: Los Titis, Rey Tony and Helabusador
Time: 12:00–7:00 PM
8630 Sunny Page Ln., North Fort Myers, FL 33917
Cortez Kitchen
Performer: Jah Movement Duo
Time: 5:00–8:00 PM
4528 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-900-1506
Joyland – Bradenton
Performer: Kuarantine
Time: 5:00 PM
5520 14th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207
New World Music Hall – Tampa
Performers: Remo Drive and sports.
Time: 7:00 PM
810 E. Skagway Ave., Tampa, FL 33604
Ortigia Cucina & Bar
Performer: Soulky
Time: 4:00–7:00 PM
212 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-646-8039
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Performer: Russell Dickerson – Tempo Daylife Tampa Bay
Time: 11:00 AM
5223 Orient Rd., Tampa, FL 33610
Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse
Performer: Kettle of Fish
Time: 4:00 PM
19 East Rd., Sarasota, FL 34240
941-312-5969
Swordfish Grill Closed This Weekend
Regular readers of our live-music guide may notice one familiar Cortez venue missing from the weekend performances.
Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar will be closed September 14 through September 23 for its annual deep cleaning and maintenance.
Another Strong Weekend for Gulf Coast Live Music
From the Zac Brown Band in Tampa to local favorites playing at 88 Live Piano Bar, Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub, Cortez Kitchen, Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse, Mattison’s and Encore Live Sarasota, there are plenty of ways to enjoy live music across Florida’s Gulf Coast this weekend.
Whether you’re looking for country, blues, classic rock, dance music, reggae, singer-songwriters or a laid-back waterfront performance, the September 18–20 weekend offers plenty of choices from Tampa south toward Southwest Florida.
Please note: Performers, times and schedules are subject to change. Check directly with the venue before heading out, particularly for outdoor performances and ticketed events.
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