FLORIDA JAZZ & BLUES REGIONAL LIVE PERFORMANCE LISTINGS
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BROWARD COUNTY AREA
Ft. Lauderdale • Pompano • Davie • Hollywood • Hallandale • Sunrise
EAST-CENTRAL FLORIDA
Orlando • Cocoa • Melbourne
NORTHEAST
Ocala • Gainesville • JAX • St. Augustine • Daytona • New Smyrna Beach
NORTHWEST
Tallahassee • Panama City • Destin • Fort Walton Beach • Pensacola
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Jupiter • West Palm Beach • Lake Park • Palm Beach • Boca Raton • Delray Beach • Lake Worth
SOUTHWEST
Naples • Ft. Myers • Port Charlotte
WEST-CENTRAL
Sarasota • St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Lakeland
BROWARD COUNTY
Metropolitan areas of:
Ft. Lauderdale, Pompano, Davie, Hollywood, Hallandale & Sunrise
DAVIE
Bergeron Rodeo Grounds: 4271 Davie Road, Davie, FL 33314 MAP WEBSITE Davie Jazz Festival 2026 APR 11: SAVE THE DATE! DETAILS TBA!
FORT LAUDERDALE/WILTON MANORS
Amaturo Theater at Broward Center: 201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 MAP WEBSITE (954)462-0222 Gold Coast Jazz Society Live at the Amaturo 34th Anniversary Jazz Concert Series 2025-26 Season. JAN 14: Niki Haris with the Shelly Berg Trio – Jazz, Soul & Blues, TICKETS; FEB 4: Diego Figueiredo & Friends – The Jazz Duets, TICKETS; MAR 11: Karrin Allyson – Karrin's Kaleidoscope, TICKETS; MAR 25: Michael Kaeshammer – Turn It Up, TICKETS; APR 15: Grace Kelly Quartet – Grace Kelly 20th Anniversary Tour, TICKETS. MORE INFO.
ArtServe: 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 MAP (954)462-8190 Gold Coast Jazz Society Presents another Community Engagement Series - "First Friday Jazz Jams 2026" This program gives local school students a chance to perform with a live backline of professional jazz musicians. The Jazz Jams are open to any jazz student from area middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities. Jazz students are invited to bring their instruments, their friends and family to participate in this open jam session. Audience members are welcomed and the general public is invited to attend to hear these young jazz lions. Parking and admission are free at ArtServe. 7:30-9:30pm. FREE! JAN 2, FEB 6, MAR 6, APR 3, MAY 1, JUN 5.
The Parker: 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 MAP WEBSITE (954)462-0222 MAR 23:: Tommy Emmanuel , TICKETS.
HOLLYWOOD
American Legion Post 92: 211 N. 21st Ave Hollywood FL 33020 MAP WEBSITE JAN 13: One Night Stan's Jazz & Blues Night (2nd Tuesday of every month) Featuring Famous Frank Ward, David Hadley Ray, Tommy Coe, Jerry Mascaro, Stewart Rabin, Kent Waldman, 7:30p.
EAST-CENTRAL FLORIDA
Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Brevard, Osceola, Okeechobee, Orange, Seminole, & Eastern Lake Counties, PLUS the metropolitan areas of Orlando, Cocoa and Melbourne
North of Palm Beach County, south of HWY 44, east of Route 27
Blue Bamboo Center For the Arts: 460 E New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 MAP WEBSITE (407)636-9951 Central Florida Jazz Society 2025-26 Season Concert Series Performances. JAN 11: Sarah Whittemore, 3-5p, TICKETS TBA; FEB 15: The Markus Gottschlich Trio, 3-5p, TICKETS TBA; MAR 8: Osceola School for the Arts Big Band - Feel the Swing!, 3-5p, TICKETS TBA.
Brevard Veterans Memorial Center: 400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MAP WEBSITE Space Coast Jazz Society Concert Series 2025-26. General Admission is paid at the door. $20 for members of the Jazz Society and Veterans Memorial Center, $25 for guests and students are free. Bring your own food and drink. Tables, chairs, live jazz and a beautiful view of the river are provided. DEC 14: Michelle Mailhot & Friends. All Shows 2-4pm. MORE INFO.
Cadillac Cove: 1462 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937 MAP WEBSITE (321)421-7080 Every Monday: Swampfox Jam, 7–10p.
Dr. Phillips Center - Judson’s Live: 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 MAP WEBSITE (407)839-0119 DEC 20: CeCe Teneal - Holiday Heartstrings: A CeCe Teneal Experience, 2 Shows - 6p & 9p, TICKETS; 21: CeCe Teneal - Holiday Heartstrings: A CeCe Teneal Experience, 2 Shows - 5p & 7:30p, TICKETS; JAN 31: Emmaline - Central Florida Jazz Society 2025-26 Season Concert Series, 2 Shows - 6p & 9P, TICKETS; FEB 1: Emmaline - Central Florida Jazz Society 2025-26 Season Concert Series, 2 Shows - 6p & 9P, TICKETS.
Dr. Phillips Center – Steinmetz Hall: 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando FL 32801 MAP WEBSITE (407)839-0119 JAN 21: World-Renowned Guitarist Jesse Cook, 8p, TICKETS.
Downtown New Smyrna Beach – Various Indoor and Outdoor Venues, Clubs and Restaurants on Flagler Avenue and various venues in the city: New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 MAP WEBSITE (386)423-9760 23rd New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival 2026. MAKE A DATE AND SAVE THE DATE! MAY 29 - 31, 2026.
Earl's Hideaway Lounge: 1405 Indian River Dr, Sebastian FL 32958 MAP WEBSITE (772)589-5700 DEC 14: Tas Cru Band. 2-6p, FREE. *PLEASE NOTE THAT EARL’S IS PHASING OUT THEIR LEGENDARY SUNDAY BLUES PROGRAMMING. GET THERE SOON IF YOU WANT ONE LAST MEMORY OF THE GOOD STUFF BEFORE IT IS ALL BIKER ROCK COVER BANDS.
Harbor City Baptist Church: 2711 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935 MAP WEBSITE DEC 21: Adagio Sax Quartet (ASQ), a small ensemble of the Melbourne Municipal Band, presents Saxophones for Christmas! Concert. 3p, FREE.
Lake Concord Park: 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707 MAP WEBSITE (407)262-7700x1507 City of Casselberry - Lake Concord Park Concert Series. TBA
Melbourne Auditorium: 625 East Hibiscus Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901 MAP WEBSITE (321)724-0555 Melbourne Municipal Community Band FREE CONCERT SERIES. DEC 11: A Holly Jolly Concert - Celebrating the Season w/ the MMB Concert Band, 7pm, Preshow: Sunshine Brass Quintet at 6p, FREE; 12: The Cool Side of Christmas w/ The 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra, 7p, FREE.
Ocoee Lakeshore Center: 125 N Lakeshore Dr., Ocoee, FL 34761 MAP WEBSITE (800)409-6133 MAR 20: HAPCO Jazz Fest Ocoee 2026 - PERFORMERS: Bebop, funk and swing from Scott Wilson & the UF Jazz and Ocoee High School Jazz Band, 6-10pm. FREE General Admission Lawn Seating - Bring a blanket or chairs. Picnic baskets welcome. No alcoholic beverages carry-ins permitted at this outdoor concert. Free parking. Free General Seating. VIP Wine & Dine TICKETS ($60 through 1/31/26, $75.00 after).
Suntree United Methodist Church: 7400 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940 MAP WEBSITE (321) 724-0555 MAR 15: Melbourne Municipal Band's Rock & Roll Revue Ensemble presents SPRINGTIME SWING CONCERT, conducted by Art Martin, is a 12-piece group that plays popular music from the 1950s through the 1970s. The ensemble includes an eight-piece combo, vocalist Tony Schillizzi, and the Swingtimers Vocal Trio, featuring Diana Sageser, Dave Hutson, and Robin Krasny. 3p. FREE.
MIAMI - DADE & THE KEYS
CORAL GABLES
Coral Gables Congregational Church: 3010 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134 MAP WEBSITE (305)448-7421x120. 41st Annual Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer Concert Series (Classical and Jazz), Every Other Thursday June 11, 2026 through August 20, 2026. Performers TBA.
CUTLER BAY
The Moss Center: 10950 SW 211th Street, Cutler Bay, FL 33189 MAP WEBSITE (786)573-5300. JAN 22: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra - Main Stage Performance, 7p;
MIAMI/MIAMI GARDENS/N MIAMI/ MIAMI SHORES
The Fish House: 10000 SW 56th St # 41 (Miller Road) Miami, FL 33165 MAP WEBSITE (305)595-8453 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF BUSINESS! CALL FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS! Every Wed: Jazz Jam w/ Special Guest 7-10pm, $7 Music Cover; Every Thurs: Best Blues Jam (Jam hosts: Rachelle Coba – Guitar/Vocals, Darrell Raines – Guitar, Conrad Itchener – Bass, Ray Robinson - Drums), 7-10pm; $7 Music Cover; Every Fri, 7:30-10:30pm ~ $7 Music Cover; and Every Sat, 7:30-10:30pm ~ $7 Music Cover; with featured musicians. DEC 13: Mike Gerber’s Golden Fingers, 7-9:30p; 14: Pablove Black Reggae, 2-6p; 17: Bruno Tzinas Jazz, 7-10p; 18: Best Blues Jam (Rachelle Coba – Vocals/Guitar; Darrell Raines – Guitar; George Caldwell – Bass; Ric Haddad – Drums), 7-10p; 21: Nicole Yarling Sunday Funday, 5-8p; 25: Merry Christmas with our Families, (Closed); 26: Marcelo Camacho Jazz (Stéphane Clément – Trumpet; Jordan McCallister – Sax; Mike Ramos – Bass; Marcelo Camacho – Drums), 7-10p; 27: Graham Wood Drout Blues, 7:30-10:30p; 28: Alvaro Bermudez Jazz Trio (Alvaro Bermudez – Guitar; Gary Thomas – Bass; Andy Stermer – Drums), 5-8p; JAN 1: Best Blues Jam (Rachelle Coba – Vocals/Guitar; Darrell Raines – Guitar; George Caldwell – Bass; Ric Haddad – Drums), 7-10p; 2: Brev Sullivan Guitar Project, 7-10p; 3: Breck Cherry Jazz, 7-10p; 4 : Pablove Black Reggae, 2-6p.
WLRN Radio: Miami wlrn.org Every Sun: Folk & Acoustic Music with Michael Stock, 2-5pm.
MIAMI BEACH / NORTH MIAMI BEACH / SOUTH MIAMI BEACH
Miami Beach Bandshell: 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33141 MAP WEBSITE 2026 South Beach Jazz Festival Event JAN 10: Spanish Harlem Orchestra with special guest Etienne Charles, Doors 7p, Show 8p, TICKET & INFO.
Michael‑Ann Russell JCC – Alan and Diane Lieberman Theater: 18900 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach, FL 33180 MAP WEBSITE “Jazz at the J” Concert Series. DEC 18: Rose Max & Ramatis, 8p, TICKETS.
PINECREST
Pinecrest Gardens: 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156 MAP WEBSITE (305)669-6990 2024-25 Jazz Series live from the Banyan Bowl. 16th Annual Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens Season 2025-26. JAN 17: Arturo O'Farrill Quintet, TICKETS & INFORMATION; FEB 14: Ashley Pezzotti Quintet, TICKETS & INFORMATION; MAR 14: Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project, TICKETS & INFORMATION; APR 18: Nu Deco Ensemble, TICKETS & INFORMATION. Season Subscriptions NOW On Sale. Single Show Tickets NOW On Sale. TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION.
Pinecrest Gardens: 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156 MAP WEBSITE (305)669-6990 2025-2026 Tropical Nights Live from the Banyan Bowl. DEC 13: *SOLD OUT* Parranda Navideña (Puerto Rican Holiday) with Chino Nuñez; JAN 30: Alfredo Rodriguez & Friends, TICKETS & INFORMATION; MAR 6: Chirino Acústico - A Special Acoustic Performance with Willy Chirino & His Daughters, TICKETS & INFORMATION. New Series Subscriptions NOW On Sale. Single Show Tickets NOW On Sale. TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION.
NORTHEAST
Metropolitan areas of
Ocala, Gainesville, JAX, St. Augustine, Daytona, New Smyrna Beach
North of Hwy 44 and East of Perry
GAINESVILLE / ALACHUA / MELROSE / MICANOPY/KEYSTONE HEIGHTS
A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center: 1013 NW 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 MAP WEBSITE North Central Florida Blues Society & A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center's Blues on the Patio Series 2026 TBA.
Heartwood Soundstage: 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 MAP WEBSITE (352) 258-8557. North Central Florida Blues Society Touring Artist Series. If you’ve yet to become a NCFBS member individual MEMBERSHIPS annual dues are only $25 or $50 for a household/family. Membership provides substantial ticket price discounts. FEB 15: Roy Book Binder w/ Corey Hall, TICKETS.
Meizon Church: 3411 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606 MAP WEBSITE (352)358-1782 Gainesville Big Band 2025-26 SEASON SERIES TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE. FEB 8: Mardi Gras Celebration; APR 12: Jazz 101: Tribute to Tony Bennett; JUN 14: Sounds of Summer.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
Atlantic Center for the Arts – Joan James Harris Theater: 1414 Art Center Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 MAP WEBSITE JAZZ ON THE MENU SERIES at The New Spirit Cafe. 2026 Series TBA!
Downtown New Smyrna Beach – Various Indoor and Outdoor Venues, Clubs and Restaurants on Flagler Avenue and various venues in the city: New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 MAP WEBSITE (386)423-9760 23rd New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival 2026. MAKE A DATE AND SAVE THE DATE! MAY 29 - 31, 2026.
JACKSONVILLE / JACKSONVILLE BEACH
Beluthahatchee: 1523 State Road 13 Jacksonville, FL 32259 MAP WEBSITE (904)206-8304 Sundays at Stetson's Acoustic Folk Music Concert Series. Each month, this folk music series features a different musician or group — one who carries on the tradition and values of Stetson Kennedy. 2025 Season - DEC 14: Feed Your Neighbor Food Drive (NFFN).
OCALA
Reilly Arts Center - NOMA Black Box Theater: 500 NE 9th Street Ocala, FL 34470 MAP WEBSITE (352)351-1606; DEC 20: Reilly Noir Series: Kelly/Scott Jazztet “Artfully Christmas!”, 7:30p, TICKETS & INFO.
ST. AUGUSTINE
WHITE SPRINGS
Stephen Foster State Park: 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive White Springs, FL 32096 MAP WEBSITE (877)635-3655. Florida Folk Festval. MAY 22-24, 2026
NORTHWEST
Metropolitan areas of:
Tallahassee, Panama City, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola
West of Perry
Blue Tavern: 1206 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 MAP WEBSITE FACEBOOK (850)212-5204 RECURRING EVENTS: Tuesday is Blues Day - Enjoy old style blues every Tuesday Bluesday 8-10pm; Musical Happy Hours Tues, Wed & Thu (5pm). Every Thur/Fri/Sat Evenings - Local, Regional & National Artists of great talent, stature and renown. Please note: All cover charges for entertainment are paid at the bar with patrons' food/drink tabs. We don't have reservations or advance ticket sales unless announced otherwise. DEC 13: 2nd Sat Old Time Jam, 4-6p; Jimmy Lohman & Friends (.B. Babich, Jim Crozier, Chris Miller, Dennis Hardin, Eddie Bradley & Larry Cerro) (Req Room), 7p; 14: Two Crows for Comfort / Patreon Party, 7p; 16: Cliff Miller, 5-6p; Bluesday: Cash's Juke Joint, 8p; 17: Jessica Bellaire, 5-6p; Open Mic, 8p; 18: Mes Amis, 5-6p; Science Salon, 7p; Brian Bielanski, 8p; 19: Brett Eugene, 5-6p; The Wire Birds, 8p; 20: Trad. Irish Session, 4-6p; Jazzmatazz, 8p; 23: Shape Note Singing, 5-6p; Matthew Cravener, 7p; BAD SANTA PARTY, 8p; DEC 24 - JAN 2: CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS. BE SAFE OUT THERE!; SEE WEBSITE TO CHECK FOR CALENDAR UPDATES.
Paradise Bar & Grill: 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach 32561 MAP WEBSITE (850)916-5087 Bar and kitchen open daily from 11am-11pm. From local acts to bands from across the world, Paradise hosts a variety of music styles, ranging from blues to roots to funk. On Sundays, the bands start playing at 3pm, and every other night (Monday-Saturday), the live music starts at 6pm. All events are free and open to the public. “You never know who might be playing in Paradise!” Music nights are seasonal - check CALENDAR for shows. Paradise Inn, adjacent to Paradise Bar & Grill is a vintage waterfront motel providing a unique and classic Old Florida experience on the Emerald Coast. DEC 31: Come ring in the New Year in Paradise 🥳Live Music by John Hart Project - 8-12ish 🥳Free Champagne Midnight Toast 🥂 Awesome View For Fireworks Show! MAR 22 & 23: Tas Cru Band.
Req Room (NEXT DOOR TO THE BLUE TAVERN): 1208 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32303 MAP WEBSITE (954)303-5309 TBA.
Seville Quarter (Lili Marlene’s): 130 E Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502 MAP WEBSITE Every MON: Monday Night Blues Presented by Blues Society of Northwest Florida. Free with Seville Quarter Membership Card or normal admission charge, shows at 7:30pm.
The Sound Bar: 1105 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303 MAP WEBSITE (850)320-2859 EVERY SUNDAY: Karaoke hosted by Mary & Big Daddy, 8-11:59p; EVERY MONDAY: Karaoke hosted by Beachbum Karaoke, 8-11:59p; EVERY TUESDAY: Karaoke with Nathan, 8-11:59p; EVERY THURSDAY: Open Blues Jam, 6-8:30p.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Arts Garage: 94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, FL, 33444 MAP WEBSITE (561)450-6357 ALL SHOWS 8p or as Listed. DEC 13: A CeCe Teneal Experience of Holiday Soul -TWO NIGHTS!, 8p, TICKETS; 14: The Allman Revival - Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band, 7:30p, TICKETS; 19: Nestor Torres: 20 Years of Dances, Prayers & Meditations, TWO NIGHTS!, 8p, TICKETS; 20: Nestor Torres: 20 Years of Dances, Prayers & Meditations, 8p, TICKETS; 27: Otis Cadillac & the El Dorados Featuring the Sublime Seville Sisters: THE FINAL PERFORMANCE! 8p, TICKETS; 28: Bryan Eng Trio, 7p, TICKETS; FEB 21: Yoko Miwa Trio, 8p, TICKETS.
Crazy Uncle Mike's: 6450 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487 MAP WEBSITE (561)931-2889 DEC 14: The Karen Linette Experience – The Music of Aretha Franklin. Presented by Sound Merchandise Entertainment. 5:30p doors, TICKETS & INFO.
Clematis by Night: 200 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 MAP WEBSITE (561)822-1515 DEC 11: PHOENIX5 BAND, 6-9pm. FREE.
Wolfies: 251 US-1, Jupiter, FL 33477 MAP WEBSITE JAN 15, 16, 17: Kerry Kearney Band.
SOUTHWEST
Metropolitan areas of:
Naples, Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte
North of The Keys through Punta Gorda, west of Dade/Broward/Palm Beach
(Monroe, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte & Lee Counties)
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center: 2301 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 MAP WEBSITE (239)333-1933 Jazzy Nights Music Series 2026 at SBDAC TBA.
WEST-CENTRAL
Metropolitan areas of:
Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, Lakeland
North of Port Charlotte to Route 44 and east to Route 27
Bilheimer Capitol Theatre: 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 MAP WEBSITE TBA
Florida Sand Music Ranch: 85 Myers Road, Brooksville, FL 34602 MAP WEBSITE (941)758-7585 Blues Bash at the Ranch 2026 - MAR 20-23, 2026; Camping with the Blues 2026 – OCT 16-18, 2026.
HC Ybor City Campus Performing Arts Building - Mainstage Theatre: 1411 East 11th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 MAP WEBSITE HC Visual & Performing Arts Series with Tampa Jazz Club 2025-26 Season Series. DEC 14: Dominic Walker Trio; 3p; FEB 1: Arenas, Lasky & Nash Project – “The Bacharach Book”; 3p; FEB 22: Scotty Wright Quintet – What’s Wright, What’s Left; 3p; MAR 8: TBA; 3p; APR 12: TBA; 3p. TICKETS & INFO. Tampa Jazz Club members receive an automatic ticket discount when purchasing with the member email.
Marriott Hotel and Spa, Palmetto: 600 US-41, Palmetto, FL 34221 MAP WEBSITE MAR 6: Sandy Atkinson & The True Loves opening the 2026 Palmetto Blues Festival at the Marriott, 5:40p. TICKETS TBA.
New Tampa Performing Arts Center: 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa, FL 33647 MAP WEBSITE New Tampa Performing Arts Center - Tampa Jazz Club 2025-26 Jazz Series. JAN 17: Chuck Redd & La Lucha; 8p; MAR 28: STretch’s Rubberband – Overjoyed: A Stevie Wonder Tribute; 8p; APR 25: Dave Stryker; 8p. TICKETS & INFO. Tampa Jazz Club members receive an automatic ticket discount when purchasing with the member email.
Richey Suncoast Theatre: 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652 MAP WEBSITE (727) 842-6777 JAN 11: Cypress Creek Jazz Band - everything from classic Dixieland jazz and gospel favorites to a few unexpected New Orleans inspired surprises! 2p, TICKETS
Ruth Eckerd Hall: 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater FL 33759 MAP WEBSITE (727)791-7060 DEC 14: Allman Betts Family Revival; 30: Straight No Chaser.