Live Music This Weekend from Tampa to Naples: September 25-27, 2026
The final weekend of September brings another full lineup of live music across Florida’s Suncoast, with everything from dueling pianos and classic rock to reggae, blues, party bands and laid-back waterfront performances.
From Bradenton and Cortez through Sarasota, Nokomis, Venice and south into Southwest Florida, there are plenty of opportunities to get out, enjoy some great music and support the venues and musicians that keep the Suncoast entertainment scene going.
Here’s a look at what’s happening Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Friday, September 25, 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
Blue Martini Naples
Performers: Dale Schwegel / JD followed by Remix
Times: 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
9114 Strada Pl. #12105, Naples, FL 34108
239-591-2583
Bridge Tender Inn
Performers: Brian Westerman / Dylan Barr
Times: 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM
135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
941-778-4849
Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub
Performer: The Doodz
Time: 6:00-10:00 PM
6218 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
941-794-2489
Cortez Kitchen
Performer: Jah Movement
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
4528 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-900-1506
Encore Live Sarasota
Performer: 22N – Glow Party
Time: 7:00-11:00 PM
8341 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-373-7976
Pop’s Sunset Grill
Performer: Vital Groove
Time: 6:00 PM
112 Circuit Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275
941-488-3177
Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse
Performer: Hollow Point
Time: 7:00 PM
19 East Rd., Sarasota, FL 34240
941-312-5969
Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar
Performer: Stockton Bros
Time: 5:00-8:00 PM
4628 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-798-2035
Saturday, September 26, 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
Blue Martini Naples
Performers: John Mameli / Extasy
Times: 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
9114 Strada Pl. #12105, Naples, FL 34108
239-591-2583
Bridge Tender Inn
Performer: Kaleb Woods
Time: 2:30 PM
135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
941-778-4849
Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub
Performer: Blackwater Jack
Time: 6:00-10:00 PM
6218 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
941-794-2489
Cortez Kitchen
Performer: Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM
4528 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-900-1506
Encore Live Sarasota
Performer: Scream Machine – The Ultimate ’80s Arena Rock Show
Time: 7:00 PM
8341 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-373-7976
Pop’s Sunset Grill
Performers: Bobby Schneck / Deven Starr / Off The Road
Times: 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
112 Circuit Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275
941-488-3177
Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse
Performer: South Trail Band
Time: 7:00 PM
19 East Rd., Sarasota, FL 34240
941-312-5969
Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar
Performers: Tim Chandler / Justin Layman
Times: 12:00-4:00 PM and 5:00-8:00 PM
4628 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-798-2035
Venice MainStreet
Performers: Off the Road and the Landsharks
Time: 1:00-6:00 PM
Venice Beach, Venice, FL
Sunday, September 27, 2026
88 Live Piano Bar
Performer: The Boomers Experience
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
6640 Cortez Rd. W., Suite A, Bradenton, FL 34210
941-900-1133
Blue Martini Naples
Performer: John Mameli
Time: 7:00 PM
9114 Strada Pl. #12105, Naples, FL 34108
239-591-2583
Bridge Tender Inn
Performer: Justin Rector
Time: 3:00 PM
135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
941-778-4849
Encore Live Sarasota
Performer: Little Giants – Best of the ’90s
Time: 6:00 PM
8341 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-373-7976
Miceli’s Restaurant
Performers: High Tide Duo / Jumpin Fences
Times: 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM
3930 Pine Island Rd., Matlacha, FL 33993
239-282-8233
Pop’s Sunset Grill
Performers: Vince Colalocco / Bobby Schneck Band
Times: 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
112 Circuit Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275
941-488-3177
Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse
Performer: Kettle of Fish
Time: 4:00 PM
19 East Rd., Sarasota, FL 34240
941-312-5969
Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar
Performer: Tim Chandler
Time: 12:00-4:00 PM and 5:00-8:00 PM
4628 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215
941-798-2035
Another Great Weekend for Live Music on the Suncoast
From Dueling Pianos at 88 Live Piano Bar and waterfront music at Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar to live bands at Cortez Kitchen and three nights of entertainment at Encore Live Sarasota, there are plenty of choices for music fans throughout the weekend.
The Suncoast continues to offer an impressive variety of live entertainment, whether you want to spend an evening along the water, catch a high-energy rock show or enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon with live music.
Supporting these venues also means supporting the musicians, servers, bartenders and locally owned businesses that help make the Florida Suncoast such a great place for live entertainment.
Please note: Performers, times and entertainment schedules are subject to change. Check directly with the venue before heading out, especially for outdoor performances.
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