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 AREA
Metropolitan areas of:
Ft. Lauderdale, Pompano, Davie, Hollywood, Hallandale & Sunrise
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 TBA
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 2025" This program 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 - JUNE 2026 TBA!
The Parker: 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 MAP WEBSITE (954)462-0222 MAR 23, 2026: Tommy Emmanuel - , TICKETS.
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
Brevard Veteran's Memorial Center: 400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MAP WEBSITE Space Coast Jazz Society Concert Series 2024-25. 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. SEP 14: Jeff Rupert Quartet; OCT 12: Joe Briedenstine Cubop Sextet; NOV 9: John DePaola Quintet; DEC 14: Michelle Mailhot & Friends. All Shows 2-4pm.
Cadillac Cove: 1462 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937 MAP WEBSITE (321)421-7080 Every Monday: Swampfox Jam, 7–10p.
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 In-door and Out-door Venues, Clubs and Restaurants on Flagler Avenue and various venues in the city: New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 MAP WEBSITE (386)423-9760 23nd New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival 2026 TBA!
Earl's Hideaway Lounge: 1405 Indian River Dr, Sebastian FL 32958 MAP WEBSITE (772)589-5700 DEC 7: Tas Cru!.
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 E. Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne FL 32901 MAP (321)608-7420 AUG 6 & 7: Melbourne Municipal Band Concert Band Presents A Musical Expedition - Travel the World Through Music. Travel the world with us from the American West to Scotland, Korea, Spain and beyond. Music from all around the world may put you in a traveling frame of mind. Pack your bags and grab your passport for this FREE CONCERT! 7p.
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).
MIAMI-DADE & THE KEYS
CORAL GABLES
Coral Gables Congregational Church: 3010 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134 MAP WEBSITE (305)448-7421x120. 40th Annual Community Arts Program (CAP) 2025 Summer Concert Series (Classical and Jazz), Every Other Thursday June 12, 2025 through August 21, 2025; AUG 7: Ken Peplowski Trio (with Rossano Sportiello & Kevin Dorn); AUG 21: Tyreek McDole.. TICKETS AND INFO.
CUTLER BAY
The Moss Center: 10950 SW 211th Street, Cutler Bay, FL 33189 MAP WEBSITE (786)573-5300. AUG 16: The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. 8p. TICKETS.
MIAMI/MIAMI GARDENS/N MIAMI/ MIAMI SHORES
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater: 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136 MAP WEBSITE SUNSHINE JAZZ ORGANIZAION - Preserving A Legacy And Illuminating The Future Of Jazz Music. TBA
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. JUL 30: Aaron Lebos Jazz Wednesday, 7:30-10:30pm; 31: Best Blues Jam, 7–10pm (Rachelle Coba – vocals, Darrell Raines – guitar, George Caldwell – bass, Ray Robinson – drums).
WLRN Radio: Miami wlrn.org Every Mon-Fri: Evenin' Jazz. 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 Faena Theater Miami Beach 2026 Jazz Series TBA.
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. OCT 18: Cécile McLorin Salvant; NOV 15: Troy Anderson & The Hot Five; JAN 17: Arturo O'Farrill Quintet; FEB 14: Ashley Pezzotti Quartet; MAR 14: Ben Rosenblum Nebula Project; APR 18: Nu Deco Ensemble. New Season Subscriptions NOW On Sale. Single Show Tickets On Sale August 11. 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: Parranda Navideña (Puerto Rican Holiday) with Chino Nuñez; JAN 30: Alfredo Rodriguez & Friends; MAR 6: Chirino Acústico - A Special Acoustic Performance with Willy Chirino & His Daughters. New Series Subscriptions NOW On Sale. Single Show Tickets On Sale September 15. TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION.
NORTHEAST
Metropolitan areas of
Ocala, Gainesville, JAX, St. Augustine, Daytona, New Smyrna Beach
North of Hwy 44 and East of Perry
AMELIA ISLAND
Courtyard Amelia Island / Springhill Suites: 2700-2 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 MAP WEBSITE Amelia Island Jazz Festival Sponsors Party SEP 29: Les DeMerle, Bonnie Eisele, and special guests (Invite-only), 7-9p; OCT 1: Jump Jive and Wail – Swing Night w/ Les DeMerle Little Big Band w/ Bonnie Eisele, 7p; OCT 2: Latin Jazz Concert and Dance w/ Tony Cruz and the Latin Jazz Legends, 7p; OCT 3: Headliner Concert by Jane Monheit with Les DeMerle Jazz Quintet ft. Doug Matthews, Dennis Marks, Bonnie Eisele, 7p; OCT 5: N’awlins Jazz Brunch w/ The Spare Rib Six ft. Longineu Parsons, Dr. Bill Prince, Bill Hazlett, Doug Matthews, Dennis Marks, Les DeMerle, Bonnie Eisele, plus guests. Two Seatings: 10:30a & 1p. TICKETS & INFO for all events.
The Decantery: 117 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 MAP WEBSITE Amelia Island Jazz Festival Wine & Jazz Tasting. SEP 30: The Jazztet ft. Les DeMerle, Doug Matthews, Paul Tafoya, Ajax McDonell, Bonnie Eisele, Two Shows: 5–6:30p & 7–8:30p. TICKETS & INFO.
Dizzy’s Den at Mocama Beer Company: 629 S 8th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 MAP WEBSITE Amelia Island Jazz Festival Late Nite Jam – Bebop, Blues & Beyond. OCT 3: Aiden Dubberly (Host) and surprise guest performers, 10p; OCT 4: Aiden Dubberly (Host) and surprise guest performers, 10p. TICKETS & INFO.
Fernandina Beach Rec Center: 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 MAP Amelia Island Jazz Festival Jazz Party at the Rec. SEP 28: UNF Jazz Ensemble 2 with special guests, Noon-2p. FREE. INFO.
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. SEP 28: JW Gilmore, 7-9p, FREE.
Heartwood Soundstage: 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 MAP WEBSITE (352) 258-8557. 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. Sunday, SEP 14: North Central Florida Blues Society Presents 🎶 2025 Gainesville Blues Showcase 🎶Featuring Little Mike & the Tornadoes, Dr Jules’ Cool Blues, JC & the Backscratchers, and Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen. Doors 5p. Show 6p. TICKETS ($10-$15 discount for NCFBS MEMBERS).
Meizon Church: 3411 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606 MAP WEBSITE (352)358-1782 Gainesville Big Band 2025-26 Concert Series TBA.
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 OPENER at The New Spirit Cafe. TBA:
Downtown New Smyrna Beach – Various In-door and Out-door Venues, Clubs and Restaurants on Flagler Avenue and various venues in the city: New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 MAP WEBSITE (386)423-9760 23nd New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival 2026 TBA!
JACKSONVILLE / JACKSONVILLE BEACH
Beluthahachee: 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 - AUG 10: Lee Hunter & Joey Kerr; SEP 14: Dave Besley & Sue Westcott; OCT 12: Bear And Robert; NOV 9: Ron & Bari; DEC 14: Feed Your Neighbor Food Drive (NFFN).
WHITE SPRINGS
Stephen Foster State Park: 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive White Springs, FL 32096 MAP WEBSITE (877)635-3655. Florida Folk Fest. MAY 23-25, 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. JUL 30: Jen Clark 5p, Open Mic 8p; 31: July Babies Birthday Party 5p, Free Film Night 8p; AUG 1: Turner Sperry 5p, $0 & Grateful Dead Night with LCP 8p, $10; 2: Jug Band Jam 4p, $0 & Jus' Samba (Jus’ - aka Justin Varnes, Aaron Watson – Alto Sax, Joshua Rivers – Piano, Lawrence Turner – Drums) 8p, $10; 5: Kelly Goddard 5p, $0 & Bluesday: Blues Meets Girl 8p, $5; 6: Colten Hood 5p, $0 & Open Mic 8p, $0; 7: Bluegrass Jam 5p, $0; 8: Two Clever 5p, $0 & Songwriters In The Round 8p, $10; 9: 2nd Sat Old Time Jam 4p, $0 & David Berry Trio 8p, $10; 12: Kelly Goddard 5p, $0 & Bluesday: Corey Hall 8p, $5; 13: Isabel Ruano 5p, $0 & Open Mic 8p, $0; 14: Elizabeth & Barry 5p, $0 & Jazz Open Jam 8p, $0; 15: Two Clever 5p, $0 & Grant Peeples 8p, $10; 16: Traditional Irish Session 4p, $0 & Jus' Funk & Fusion 8p, $10; 19: Kelly Goddard 5p, $0 & Bluesday: Colten Hood 8p, $5; 20: Isabel Ruano 5p, $0 & Open Mic 8p, $0; 21: Mes Amis 5p, $0 & Science Salon 7p, $0 & Cane Mill Road 8p, $10; 22: Chris Seepersaud 5p, $0 & Quanta 8p, $10; 23: 4th Sat Old Time Jam 4p, $0 & June Star 8p, $10; 26: Shape Note Singing 5p, $0 & Bluesday: Belmont & Jones 8p, $5; 27: Isabel Ruano 5p, $0 & Open Mic 8p, $0; 28: August Babies Birthday Party 5p, $0 & Free Film Night 8p, $0; 29: Brett Eugene 5p, $0 & Billy Weeks & Charlie Robertson 8p, $10; 30: Pineapple Tuesday Song Circle 4p, $0 & Jazzmatazz 8p, $10; SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE CALENDAR.
Dothan Opera House: 115 N St Andrews St, Dothan, ALABAMA 36303 MAP WEBSITE AUG 8: Devon Allman’s Blues Summit featuring Devon Allman Project, Jimmy Hall, Larry McCray, Sierra Green and Special Guest Greg Koch. Doors 7pm, Show 8pm(CST). TICKETS.
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. AUG 2: Big Al & the Heavyweights, 5:30-9:30p; SEP 20: Gracie Curran & The High Falutin' Band.
Saenger Theatre: 118 S Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32502 MAP WEBSITE AUG 9: Devon Allman’s Blues Summit featuring Devon Allman Project, Jimmy Hall, Larry McCray, Sierra Green and Special Guest Greg Koch. 8p. TICKETS. FB EVENT.
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. AUG 1: Wild Ginger, 7:00-10:00p, $10; 8: Once Great Estate, 7:00-10:00p, $5; 9: Mechanical Lincoln - Grateful Dead Night, 8:00-11:00p, $5.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Arts Garage: 94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, FL, 33444 MAP WEBSITE (561)450-6357 AUG 2: Memphis Lightning, 8p, TICKETS; 8: The Blues Brothers Soul Band, 8pm, TICKETS; 9: Gafieira Rio Miami, 8pm. TICKETS; 23: Big Momma Blues Featuring Kat Riggins, 8p, TICKETS; 29: French Swing Collective, 8p, TICKETS; 30: The Dirty Doors – A Tribute to Jim Morrison & The Doors, 8p, TICKETS; SEP 6: Selwyn Birchwood, 8p, 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)
The Boardroom Tavern: 174 Royal Palm Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145 MAP WEBSITE From the blues to the avant garde, if there's music, Charlie is there! AUG 16: Charlie Pace Band, 6p; AUG 24: Charlie Pace Solo, 6p;
Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33905 MAP WEBSITE OCT 11: Backyard Bluesfest w/ Big Al & the Heavyweights; NOV 15: Backyard Bluesfest w/ The John Allendar Band; 22: Backyard Bluesfest w/ Jimmy Carpenter & Terry Hanck. Bar Opens 11a - Gate Opens 1p - Music Starts 2p. Music 2-7p. $20 Admission at Gate. No Coolers or Pets in the Backyard.
Englewoods on Dearborn: 362 West Dearborn St., Englewood, FL 34223 MAP WEBSITE (941)475-7501 DEC 4: Chicago Bluesman Wayne Baker Brooks.
Little Bar Restaurant: 205 Harbor Place, Goodland, FL 34140 MAP WEBSITE (239)394-5663 TBA
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 OCT 5: ZZ Ward - Billboard- and radio-charting soulful fusion of blues, rock, and hip-hop influences. Show 7:30p. TICKETS.
Dunnellon Historical Depot: 12061 S Williams St, Dunnellon, FL 34432 MAP WEBSITE AUG 3: Celebrate International Blues Music Day! AUG 2: Celebrate International Blues Music Day! Sheba The Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen, Keith Caton Blues Band w/ Special Guest Eddie LeFebvre of Foghat. 7p. $10 at Door. Doors 6:30p.
The Gator Club: 1490 Main St. Sarasota FL 34236 MAP WEBSITE (941)366-5969 AUG 16: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 9:30p. AUG 29: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 9:30p.
HCC Ybor City Campus Performing Arts Building - Mainstage Theatre: 1411 East 11th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 MAP WEBSITE HCC Visual & Performing Arts Series with Tampa Jazz Club 2025-26 Season Series TBA.
Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails: 1111 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 MAP WEBSITE (727)873-6664. AUG 12: 2nd TUESDAY LOVE & BOSSA NOVA w/ Daniela Soledade & Nate Najar w/ Joe Porter - Bass, Jean Bolduc - Drums, Patrick Bettison - Keys. 7-10pm, JBF in the house!; FREE. Limited seating/space. Get there early!
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. TBA. MORE INFO.
Sheraton Sand Key Resort Hotel: 1160 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 MAP WEBSITE Suncoast Jazz Festival 2025 – 35th Annual! Indoors at the beach on beautiful Sand Key in Clearwater. NOV 21-23: PERFORMERS: Al Downing All-Stars, Bakey and Betty, Bob Price, Carl Amundson, Chuck Redd, Daniela Soledade, Dave Bennett Quartet, Diego Figueiredo, Don Mopsick, Ed Metz, Jr., Ehud Asherie, Heather Thorn & Vivacity, James Suggs, Jason Marsalis, Jazz Phools, John Lamb, Jonathan Russell, Ken Peplowski, La Lucha, Naples Jazz Society Jazz Band, Nate Najar, Paul Wilborn and Eugenie Bondurant, Pepper and Fine Thyme, Professor Cunningham and His Old School, Simon Lasky, St. Louis Stompers, Theo Valentin, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Tuba Skinny, and Wycliffe Gordon. Days and times of performances TBA. INFO & TICKETS.
The BayCare Sound: 255 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 MAP WEBSITE SEP 15: Leon Bridges with Charley Crockett (The Crooner & The Cowboy) and special guest Reyna Tropical. Doors 5pm. Show 6p. TICKETS.