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 NOW ON SALE.
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. OCT 13.
SUNRISE
Sunrise Epic Theater: 10102 Sunrise Lakes Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33322 MAP | WEBSITE (954)748-3230 SEP 26: The Color of Jazz Series: A Jazz Explosion! Featuring Ginetta’s Vendetta and Oriente. 7p. 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 Veterans Memorial Center: 400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MAP | WEBSITE| Space Coast Jazz Society 2026 Fall Concert Series. General Admission is paid at the door. $30 for members of the Jazz Society and Veterans Memorial Center, $35 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 13: Dan Wilborn & Friends, MORE INFO, OCT 11: Richard Drexler Trio, NOV 8: John Oxford Trio, DEC 13: Vocalist Maddy Winer. All Shows 2-4pm.
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!
Judson’s at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Central Florida Jazz Society presents 2026 - 2027 Season: SEP 6: Doug Lawrence & Markus Gottschlich Trio, 5p & 7:30p. MORE INFO & TICKETS.
Ocoee Lakeshore Center: 125 N Lakeshore Dr., Ocoee, FL 34761 MAP | WEBSITE (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.
Pilar's Loft: 146 W Plant St., Winter Garden, FL 34787 MAPWEBSITE (407)369-8900 SEP 27: Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge, SHOWS AT 4p & 7p. TICKETS.
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) 2027 Summer Concert Series (Classical and Jazz). Every other Thursday evening, June 10 through August 19, 2027. Details TBA.
CUTLER BAY
Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center: 10950 SW 211th Street, Cutler Bay, FL 33189 MAP | WEBSITE (786)573-5300 JAN 9: Gonzalo Rubalcaba Trio. Tickets on sale starting October 13; FEB 20: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Tickets available starting October 13.
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. SEP 12: Michael Gerber Golden Fingers, 7-10p; 13: Nano Morris Live, 5-8p; 16: Fernando Ferrarone Jazz Wednesday, 7-10p; 17: Best Blues Jam, 7-10p; 18: Brev Sullivan Guitar Project, 7-10p; 19: Alex Hernandez Jazz, 7-10p; 23: Jonathan Shillingford Jazz Cats Wednesday, 7-10p; 24: Best Blues Jam, 7-10p; 25: Luz Marina Salazar Trio, 7-10p; 26: Graham Wood Drout Blues, 7-10p; 30: Addison Rifkind Jazz Wednesday, 7-10p; OCT 1: Best Blues Jam, 7-10p; Oct 2: Brev Sullivan Guitar Project, 7-10p; Oct 7: Aaron Lebos Jazz Wednesday, 7-10p; Oct 8: Best Blues Jam, 7-10p; Oct 10: Michael Gerber Golden Fingers, 7-10p.
TOEJAM BACKLOT - Wynwood Arts District: 150 NW 21st Street, Miami, FL 33127 MAP | WEBSITE |(305)759-9277 SEP BLUES ON THE ROCKS TBA.
WLRN Radio:Miami wlrn.org Every Sun:Folk & Acoustic Music with Michael Stock, 2-5pm.
PINECREST
Pinecrest Gardens: 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156 MAP | WEBSITE (305)669-6990 Jazz Series live from the Banyan Bowl. 17th Annual Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens Season 2026-27. NOV 7: Allyson Briggs & The Dan Gabel Big Band "America: Together in Harmony"; DEC 12: Allan Harris Sings a Nat King Cole Christmas; JAN 16: The Sweet Tooth Jazz Band; FEB 13: Lucy Yeghiazaryan Trio; MAR 13: Music of Mancini performed by Jukebox Saturday Night; APR 17: Eliane Elias "Jobim Centennial Celebration".
Pinecrest Gardens: 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156 MAP | WEBSITE (305)669-6990 TROPICAL NIGHTS 2026-2027 Series Live From the Banyan Bowl. DEC 19: Orqesta La Oferta Honors El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico; FEB 27: Baila Nova Plays Jobim (Centennial Celebration); APR 3: Cortadito Tribute To Buena Vista Social Club.
Pinecrest Gardens: 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156 MAP | WEBSITE (305)669-6990 SOUND SESSIONS 2026-2027 Series Live From the Banyan Bowl. OCT 24: Hazmat Modine (first time in Florida!); FEB 7: Fernando Perdomo & Friends.
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
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.
Heartwood Soundstage: 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 MAP WEBSITE (352) 258-8557. North Central Florida Blues Society’s Inagural NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA BLUES FESTIVAL. SEP 19: Heartwood Listening Room (Inside): Doug MacLeod, E.G. Kight, JW Gilmore, Dr. Jules' Cool Blues; Outdoor Stage: Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones, Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen, Josh Miller Blues Revue, JC & the Backscratchers. Doors open at 2, the music starts at 3 pm, and eight fantastic Blues acts play until 10:45. INFO & TICKETS. FREE PARKING! LOCATION INFORMATION - FOOD, BEV AND MORE!
Meizon Church: 3411 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606 MAP WEBSITE (352)358-1782 Gainesville Big Band 2026-2027 SEASON. OCT 11: Jazztober; DEC 4: Christmas Concert; DEC 6: Christmas Concert #2; FEB 12: Valentine's Day Celebration; FEB 14: Valentine's Day Celebration #2; APR 11: Jazz 101; JUN 13: Summer Concert. TICKETS & INFO.
Skinner Field: 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615 MAP | WEBSITE Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series, All Concerts 6pm–9pm, FREE, 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: SEP 13: Duffy Bishop Trio; OCT 11: Amy Hendrickson; NOV 8: Joe Mark; DEC 13: Annual Food Drive Concert.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH / VOLUSIA COUNTY
NEW SPIRIT CAFE at 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 SEPT 19: The Jeff Rupert Quartet - JAZZ LOVERS, THIS IS CLASSIC JAZZ FOR YOU! DETAILS & 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!
OCALA
Reilly Arts Center - NOMA Black Box Theater: 500 NE 9th Street Ocala, FL 34470 MAPWEBSITE (352)351-1606 SEP 24: Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge, TICKETS.
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. SEP . 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. SEP 13: The Dana Abbott Band, 2:30; 16: The Dana Abbott Band, 5:30; 18: John Hart Project, 5:30; 19: John Hart Project, 5:30; 20: Louis Michot, 2:30; 22: Louis Michot, 5:30; 25: Greg Lyon, 5:30.
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.
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. SEP ; OCT 9: Max Hightower Band - Nothin' But The Truth Tour, 8-10p.
Glazer Hall: 70 Royal Poinciana Way Suite P70, Palm Beach, FL, 33480 MAP | WEBSITE OCT 30: Christian McBride.
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts: 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 MAP | WEBSITE OCT 24: BUDDY GUY 90 TOUR. Tickets & Info.
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 NOW 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
Catherine A Hickman Theater: 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707 MAP | WEBSITE | BarrelHouse Talent and Music On The Couch Touring Blues Artist Series 2026-2027 SEP 25: Eliza Neals with Vince Converse & Mike Beck, TICKETS; OCT 21: Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind with Hot Tonic Duo, TICKETS; DEC 11: Damon Fowler Holiday Show with TC Carr, Josh Nelms & Lenny Austin, TICKETS; JAN 29: Tom Holland & The Shuffle Kings with Trey Wanvig & Detroit Mike, TICKETS; FEB 13: Hot Tonic Orchestra Reimagines the Music of Burt Bacharach, TICKETS. APR 17: Vince Converse & Hot Tonic Band Reimagine the Music of Jeff Beck with Cassie Jean & The Fireflies, TICKETS. APR 24: J.P. Soars & The Red Hots with Frank Bang (Solo), TICKETS. MAY 14: Kat Riggins & Her Blues Revival with Will Johns & "Ice" Quilitz, TICKETS. JUN 26: "We May Be Right" – The Music of Billy Joel. TICKETS. All Shows: Doors: 6:30p, Showtime: 7p.
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. OCT 11: Pete Carney with Scotty Wright – West Side Story; NOV 8: Butch Thomas with Elias Tona – Jaco 75; JAN 10: Jeff Rupert, Nate Najar & Daniela Soledade – Getz/Jobim Centennial Celebration; FEB 7: Whitney James – Love Notes; FEB 28: HOT TONIC; MAR 14: Stretch's Rubberband – Tribute to Herbie Hancock; APR 25: Allison Nash; MAY 23: LaRue Nickelson Plays Pat Metheny. Tampa Jazz Club members receive an automatic ticket discount when purchasing with the member email. INFO AND TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS.
New Tampa Performing Arts Center: 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa, FL 33647 MAP |WEBSITE New Tampa Performing Arts Center - Tampa Jazz Club 2026-27. SEP 25: Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge Featuring Randy Brecker, TICKETS; SEP 26: Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge Featuring Terri Lyne Carrington & Warren Wolf, TICKETS; DEC 4: Bryan J. Hughes & The Crew – Christmas CD Release Concert; MAR 6: Diego Figueiredo with La Lucha; MAY 8: Paul Gavin Sextet Plays Blakey & Cannonball. Tampa Jazz Club members receive an automatic ticket discount when purchasing with the member email. INFO AND TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS.
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. OCT 13: Black Violin w/ Braxton Cook, TICKETS & INFO.