FLORIDA JAZZ & BLUES REGIONAL LIVE PERFORMANCE LISTINGS
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BROWARD COUNTY AREA
Fort 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:
Fort Lauderdale, Pompano, Davie, Hollywood, Hallandale & Sunrise
FORT LAUDERDALE/WILTON MANORS
Amaturo Theater at Broward Center: 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 MAP WEBSITE (954)462-0222 Gold Coast Jazz Society Live at the Amaturo 35th Anniversary Gold Coast Jazz Society 2026-2027 Season - NOV 11: Janis Siegel & South Florida Jazz Orchestra; DEC 2: The Hot Sardines: Holiday Stomp; JAN 13: John Pizzarelli Trio; FEB 3: Bob James; MAR 10: Ulysses Owens, Jr. & Generation Y; APR 14: Stacey Kent; MAY 12: Emmet Cohen Trio. TICKETS SALES START JULY 1, 2026:
ArtServe: 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 MAP (954)462-8190 Gold Coast Jazz Society Presents Another Community Engagement Series - "First Friday Jazz Jams 2027" 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 welcome 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 1; FEB 5; MAR 5; APR 2; MAY 7; JUN 4.
American Legion Post 92: 211 N. 21st Ave Hollywood, FL 33020 MAP | WEBSITE. Every Second Tuesday: HOLLYWOOD’S MOST WANTED - FOR R&B AND JAZZ: (One Night Stan - Saxophone, Infamous Frank Ward - Guitar, Andy “Rebel” Ranieri - Bass, John “Hitman” Yarling - Drums, Jerry “Massacre” Mascaro - Keyboard, Stewart “Rabid” Rabin - Trumpet, Kent “Baby Face” Waldman - Saxophone). 7:30p. 2 sets. No Cover. Cheap drinks. JUL 14; AUG 11.
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 Steglich-Ross'Smooth Sessions at Blue Bamboo. JUL 11: Leesa Richards, 7p, TICKETS & INFO; AUG 1: Phillip “Doc” Martin, 7p, TICKETS & INFO.
Brevard Veterans Memorial Center: 400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MAP | WEBSITE| Space Coast Jazz Society 2026 Spring Concert Series. 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. SUMMER BREAK - JUNE, JULY, AUGUST! SEP 13: Dan Wilborn & FRIENDS, OCT 11: Richard Drexler Trio, NOV 8: John Oxford Trio, DEC 13: Vocalist Maddy Winer. All Shows 2-4pm.
Dr. Phillips Center – Steinmetz Hall: 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 MAP WEBSITE (407)839-0119.
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 25th New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival 2027 - TBA!
Melbourne Auditorium: 625 East Hibiscus Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901 MAP WEBSITE (321)724-0555 Melbourne Municipal Band FREE CONCERT SERIES. JUN 24 & 25: Melbourne Municipal Band Concert Band Conducted by Staci Rosbury Presents SONGS FOR AMERICA - 250 Years! As our country celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join us for stirring music like America The Beautiful, music from Stephen Foster, American jazz, and great songs from Irving Berlin. FREE. Show 7p. JUN 26: Melbourne Municipal Band Summer Youth Band Conducted by Benjamin Gonzalez. FREE. Show 7p. JUL 15 & 16: Melbourne Municipal Band 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra, led by Conductor Kurt Schulenburg, presents RHYTHM & WIT - Too cool to be serious! Get ready for a playful night of toe-tapping swing, sly sambas, and grooves with a grin as the 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra brings you Rhythm & Wit! From flirty vocals to funky rhythms and big band banter, this show is all about the joy of jazz with a sense of humor. AUG 5 & 6: Melbourne Municipal Band Concert Band Conducted by Staci Rosbury Presents An Evening of Pops - The music of Broadway, the silver screen, and beyond. FREE. Show 7p.
Ocoee Lakeshore Center: 125 N Lakeshore Dr., Ocoee, FL 34761 MAPWEBSITE (800)409-6133 MAR 19: HAPCO Jazz Fest Ocoee 2027. Free jazz show with Gerald Albright, Preston Rupert and the Ocoee High School Jazz Band. 6-10p. FREE w/ VIP AVAILABLE. Enhance your night with a VIP curated culinary and wine experience – all in support of HAPCO’s mission. This provides: Wine & Dine: Savor bold island flavors with Caribbean soul cuisine, infused with African and French influences, and Concert seating, with wine service throughout the performance.
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), presented every other Thursday from June 11 through August 20, 2026. Celebrating 41 years of artistic excellence with an outstanding summer concert lineup. JUN 25: Langston Hughes II (sax) with William Hill III (p), Eytan Schillinger-Hyman (b), Beckett Miles (d) (Jazz) – 7:30p; JUL 9: Warren Wolf (vibes) with bass & drums (Jazz) – 7:30p; JUL 23: Leonela Alejandro (guitar) (Classical) – 7:30p; AUG 6: Clayton Stephenson (piano) (Classical) – 7:30p; AUG 20: Kate Kortum (vocals) (Jazz) – 7:30p. SERIES and INDIVIDUAL TICKETS.
MIAMI/MIAMI GARDENS/N MIAMI/ MIAMI SHORES
Luna Star Café: 775 NE 125th Street, North Miami FL 33161 MAP | WEBSITE (305)799-7123 SEP 5: Folk Club of South Florida Acoustic Underground Concert Series presents Rachel Faro. 7p.
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. JUN 13: 5p Michael Gerber Golden Fingers; 14: 5p Ryu Music Live; 17: 7p Vince DuPont Jazz; 18: 7p Best Blues Jam; 19: 7p Stephen Marks Piano; 21: 1p DJ Crystal Fawn Live; 24: 7p Victor Giraldez Jazz; 25: 7p Best Blues Jam; 26: 7p Luz Marina Salazar Trio; 27: 7p Graham Wood Drout Blues; 28: 5p Nicole Yarling & The JECC; 1: 7p Beatriz Guzman Jazz; 2: 7p Best Blues Jam; 3: 7p Brev Sullivan Guitar Project.
WLRN Radio: Miami wlrn.org Every Sun: Folk & Acoustic Music with Michael Stock, 2-5pm.
MIAMI BEACH / NORTH MIAMI BEACH / SOUTH MIAMI BEACH
Faena Theater: 3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140 MAP WEBSITE (786)655-5742 8TH ANNUAL FAENA JAZZ SERIES AT FAENA THEATER. JUN 24: OKAN. TICKETS/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. JUN 18: Brazilian jazz w/ Phill Fest. 8pm.
PINECREST
Pinecrest Gardens: 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156 MAP WEBSITE (305)669-6990 2024-25 Jazz Series live from the Banyan Bowl. 17th Annual Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens Season 2026-27 TBA.
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 SEP 6: Sheba the Mississippi Queen w/ Dr. Jules Cool Blues, 7-9p. FREE.
Freedom Crossing Academy: 1365 Shetland Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 MAP | WEBSITE Swingin’ Summer Jazz Camp 2026. JUL 20-23: 8th Annual Swingin’ Summer Jazz Camp for students in 7th grade through adults, 9a-4p daily. Vocal and instrumental instruction includes jazz history, fundamentals, repertoire, music theory, improvisation, stylistic interpretation, master classes, ensemble performance prep, guest clinicians, and student jam session. Tuition $200. Camp T-shirt, bottled water, and snacks included; students should bring lunch. JUL 23: Student/faculty showcase concert, 4p, FREE and open to the public. Registration/info: (904) 703-8687 or kellyscottmusic14@att.net.
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. JUN 20: Eden Brent Headlines w/ Beulah Mae Opening, 7p, TICKETS.
Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center: 102 Martin Luther King Ave, St. Augustine FL 32084 MAP | WEBISTE JAZZ AT THE EXCELSIOR Series JUL 22: Akia Uwanda; AUG 5: Marcus Click; AUG 12: Longineu Parsons.
Meizon Church: 3411 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606 MAP WEBSITE (352)358-1782 Gainesville Big Band 2026 SPRING SEASON. JUN 14: Sounds of Summer.
Skinner Field: 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615 MAP | WEBSITE Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series, All Concerts 6pm–9pm, FREE, AUG 28: Sheba the Mississippi Queen – Blues. LOCATION OF THIS SHOW SUBJECT TO CHANGE; SEP 4: Propaganjah – Reggae; SEP 11: The Headtones – Funk; SEP 18: Orchestra Fuego – Latin; SEP 25: – The Edge Effect – A Cappella.
Bring your picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers to be ready for lawn activities, community connections, and live music.
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. 2026 Season, JUN 14: Larry Mangum; JUL 12: Woody Guthrie Tribute (NFFN); AUG 9: Michael Jordan; SEP 13: Duffy Bishop Trio; OCT 11: Amy Hendrickson; NOV 8: Joe Mark; DEC 13: Annual Food Drive Concert.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH / VOLUSIA COUNTY
Atlantic Center for the Arts – Joan James Harris Theater: 1414 Art Center Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 MAP WEBSITE New Spirit Café 2026 Season -WATCH FOR NEW SHOWS BEING ADDED THROUGH THE SPRING AND SUMMER! POSITIVELY FLORIDA & ACA PRESENTS IN THE JOAN HARRIS BLACKBOX. SEPT 19: The Jeff Rupert Quartet - JAZZ LOVERS, THIS IS CLASSIC JAZZ FOR YOU! TICKETS; NOV 14: The Kelly/Scott Jazztet with J.B. Scott on horns & Lisa Kelly vocals - KNOWN AND LOVED THROUGHOUT FLORIDA! 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 25th New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival 2027 TBA!
NORTHWEST
Metropolitan areas of:
Tallahassee, Panama City, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola
(AND A BIT OF SOUTHERN ALABAMA!)
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. JUN 13: 4p Old Time Jam, $0 & 8p Pierce Pettis, $0; 16: 5p Joe First - Piano, $0 & 8p Bluesday: Corey Hall, $0; 17: 5:30p Rad Reading Happy Hour, $0 & 7p Open Mic Night, $0; 18: 6p Science Salon, $0 & 8p Introspecta, $0; 19: 5p Two Clever, $0 & 8p Juneteenth Celebration with Seep's Gumbo Nation, $0; 20: 4p Irish Session, $0 & 8p Boom Chick Ramblers, $0; 23: 5p Rhys Bennett - Piano, $0 & 8p Bluesday: JC & the Backscratchers, $0; 24: 5:30p Rad Reading Happy Hour, $0 & 7p Open Mic Night, $0; 25: 5p June Babies Party with Charlie Morris, $0 & 8p Free Movie Night, $0; 26: 5p Brett Eugene, $0 & 8p Sawmill Jam, $0; 27: 4p Old Time Jam, $0 & 8p Dottie Kelly & Rock the House Band, $0; 30: 5p David Berry - Piano, $0 & 8p Bluesday: Belmont & Jones, $0. 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. JUNE 9: 5:30p Sauce Boss; 11: 5:30p Island Ripples; 12: 5:30p John Hart Project; 13: 5:30p Sandy Roots; 14: 2:30p The New Cahoots; 19: 5:30p John Hart Project; 20: 5:30p John Hart Project; 21: 2:30p Mark Levron; 23: 5:30p Mark Levron; 26: 5:30p Blue Levee; 27: 5:30p Greg Lyon.
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. JUN 22: 7p Gene Labbe & The Reverberators; 29: 7p Cristi Dee & Bad JuJu.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Arts Garage: 94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, FL, 33444 MAP WEBSITE (561)450-6357 ALL SHOWS 8p or as Listed. See CALENDAR for complete schedule. JUN 13: Claudens Louis & The CieL Experience - Jazz Fusion blending Improvisation, soul, and modern sound, 8-10p, TICKETS; 19: Guy Davis in Concert - Blues/Folk, 8-10p; 20: French Swing Collective by Vincent Raffard, 8-10p, TICKETS; JUL 10: The Allman Revival - A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band, 8-10p; 25: Start Me Up! A Tribute to the Rolling Stones, 8-10p; 31: Dr. Gianni Bianchini and the Type 1 Trio, 8-10p; AUG 14: Kat Riggins - Big Momma Blues. A Tribute to Women of Blues through the years. 8-10p; OCT 9: Max Hightower Band - Nothin' But The Truth Tour, 8-10p.
Boca Black Box Center for the Arts: 8221 Glades Road #10, Boca Raton, FL 33434 MAP WEBSITE (561)483-9036
Crazy Uncle Mike's: 6450 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487 MAP WEBSITE(561)931-2889.
Northwood Art & Music Warehouse: 933 28th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 MAP | WEBSITE (305)586-7425 Northwood Art & Music Warehouse is a collaborative music venue and art studio designed to support community and creativity. The space offers a relaxed setting where guests can enjoy local beer and connect with friends and neighbors while experiencing live music and the arts. THE 2026 SPRING MUSIC PROGRAMMING IS NO CONCLUDED. SEE YOU IN THE FALL! See CALENDAR for complete list of events and tickets.
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)
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 Camping with the Blues 2026 – OCT 16-18, 2026. FRIDAY, 10/16/2026: 4:30P Campers Jam; 5:50P Chad Marshall Band; 7:20P The Cadillac Cats; 8:55P Dottie Kelly & Rock The House; SATURDAY, 10/17/2026: 11:45A Campers Jam; 1:05P Sandy Atkinson; 2:35P Johnny Bauer Band; 4:05P Max Hightower Band; 5:15P Dinner Break; 6:30P Cat Rhodes & The Truth Band; 8:00P Kurt Allen Band; 9:30P Tommy Z; SUNDAY, 10/18/2026: 10:30A Campers Jam; 11:50A Brody Buster One Man Band; 1:20P Bex Marshall Band; 2:45P Johnny Rawls. TICKETS & INFO.
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 2026-27 Season Series TBA. Tampa Jazz Club members receive an automatic ticket discount when purchasing with the member email.
New Tampa Performing Arts Center: 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa, FL 33647 MAP WEBSITE New Tampa Performing Arts Center - Tampa Jazz Club 2026-27 JUL 1: Summer Jazz Special Performance by Simon Laskey NYC Quintet w/ Allison Nash, 8pm. TICKETS.
Tampa Jazz Club members receive an automatic ticket discount when purchasing with the member email.
Straz Center: 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602 MAP | WEBSITE SEP 26: Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet featuring pianist Chucho Valdés, bassist José Armando Gola, drummer Horacio “El Negro” Hernández, and percussionist Roberto Jr. Vizcaíno Torre. 7p. TICKETS & INFO.