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Events & Festivals

There's always something happening on Florida's Gulf Coast. Find out what events will be going on during your stay, or take a look at some of our favorite annual festivals!

Note: Due to COVID-19 regulations from Federal, State or County governments, events may be postponed or cancelled. Please refer to the event and/or the event host's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding each event.

Current Exhibits

There's always something happening on Florida's Gulf Coast. Find out what exhibits are showing during your stay!

Find Events in Sarasota

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June 1, 2023
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June 14, 2023

#SavorSarasota! The Annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week. Summer never tasted so good! Are you ready for the annual #SavorSarasota Restaurant Week from June 1-14 when dozens of restaurants featured prix-fixe, multi-course lunch and dinner menus for just $25 and $40 per person! Home to award-...

Hours
  • 6:52am
Various Locations
Sarasota, FL 34232
Fresh Fridays
June 2, 2023
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June 2, 2023

The Downtown Improvement District’s Fresh Fridays is back for its final event of the season on Palm Avenue! Come rain or shine, on June 2nd, the freshest block party around will be a party filled with the SOUNDS OF SUMMER.

Dance the night away with live music experts, Bay Kings Band!...

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  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm
1255 N Palm Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
Man of La Mancha
May 10, 2023
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June 11, 2023

Asolo Repertory Theatre's Man of La Mancha, on stage now through June 11, is the winner of five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, and features a soaring score including one of theatre’s most beloved songs, “The Impossible Dream.” Director Peter Rothstein's reimagining of Cervantes'...

Hours
  • 8:00pm - 9:45pm
Asolo Repertory Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
Shear Madness
May 31, 2023
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June 17, 2023

There’s been a murder in a local hair salon, and it’s up to the audience to solve the crime! Everyone’s a suspect when the old lady living above Shear Madness salon is mysteriously “offed.” Join two police officers to piece together the clues behind this strange, scissor-stabbing homicide. Chock...

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  • 8:00pm - 10:15pm
Gompertz Theatre
1265 First Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
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June 1, 2023
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June 14, 2023

#SavorSarasota! The Annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week. Summer never tasted so good! Are you ready for the annual #SavorSarasota Restaurant Week from June 1-14 when dozens of restaurants featured prix-fixe, multi-course lunch and dinner menus for just $25 and $40 per person! Home to award-...

Hours
  • 6:52am
Various Locations
Sarasota, FL 34232
 Sensory Saturday at Mote
June 3, 2023
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November 4, 2023

We are excited to announce that Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will open its doors an hour early exclusively for individuals who have sensory processing differences or those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Individuals with disabilities who would benefit from a calmer sensory...

Hours
  • 8:30am
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
The Enchanted Bazaar
June 3, 2023
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June 3, 2023

Want to meet a real unicorn? Have your photo taken with fairies? Hang out with a mermaid? Come to The Enchanted Bazaar Saturday, June 3 from 10-3pm.

The courtyard will be transformed to a magical wonderland and open to all ages.

Guests can also have their face painted, make a fairy...

Hours
  • 10:30am - 2:30pm
The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime
821 Apricot Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
Saturday Studios - Every Saturday, Starting September 10 from 1-3pm
September 10, 2022
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September 2, 2023

New Weekly Family Program: Saturday Studios
Every Saturday beginning September 10, 2022, 1 - 3 p.m.
Peggy A. Hall Classroom, 134
FREE for Members | Included with admission

Saturday Studios are inspired by works of art in Sarasota Art Museum’s special exhibitions. These drop-in...

Hours
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sarasota Art Museum
1001 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
Grand Carnival - Diamonds are Forever
June 3, 2023
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June 3, 2023

Presented by Project Pride 

Welcome to the shiniest ball of them all! This unique event will knock you off your feet with exciting visuals by Botanica Design Studio and live performances on the main stage by Ada Vox of American Idol and Queen of the Universe, and Zee Machine, nominated...

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  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm
The Circus Arts Conservatory
2075 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34239
Sports
June 3, 2023
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July 15, 2023

Come watch our inaugural season kick off - each Saturday evening in June! Kick-off time is 7.30 pm and multiple ticket types available, including a VIP ticket with full dinner and drinks pre-game. First game is on June 3rd with games following on June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1 and July 15....

Hours
  • 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Sarasota High Football Stadium
1001 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236

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