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.
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The opening concert of the 2023 Sarasota Music Festival showcases the Romantic era’s rich lyricism. Inspired by Robert Schumann’s love of fairy tales, his wonderous Märchenbilder features new faculty violist Paul Neubauer. Manhattan’s sights and sounds travel to Florida in GRAMMY-nominated...
- 4:30pm - 6:00pm
8-Track: The Sounds of the 70s in Concert
Conceived by Rick Seeber
June 8-18, 2023
Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30pm, Sun. at 2pm
Put on your leisure suits, halter tops, and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through ten years of groundbreaking music! With its propulsive rhythms and...
- 7:30pm
Join Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast for food trucks, family-friendly trivia, and fun this summer at Bay Preserve! Each monthly event will take place from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with trivia beginning at 6:00 pm. Come to watch, play, or simply enjoy nature and tasty food with family and...
- 5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling are happy to partner once again to present the Summer Circus Spectacular featuring some of the finest circus artists from around the world, performing acts to thrill audiences of all ages. This one hour performance takes place twice daily at The...
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
8-Track: The Sounds of the 70s in Concert
Conceived by Rick Seeber
June 8-18, 2023
Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30pm, Sun. at 2pm
Put on your leisure suits, halter tops, and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through ten years of groundbreaking music! With its propulsive rhythms and...
- 7:30pm
Music’s evocative storytelling powers take center stage in a program of intimate works with big impact. Stunningly gifted violinist Melissa White evokes the cuckoo’s voice, a sleeping goatherd, and the roaring and thundering of hail in “Summer” from Vivaldi’s beloved Four Seasons. Czech composer...
- 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fri June 9th Back by Popular Demand at the Troll Music Listing Room in Venice, FL from 8-10pm Singer / Songwriter Tony Saint Tone will perform his blend of Rock, Pop, and Country music . The Saint Tone Original Music Showcase is a high energy fun show that takes the audience on a musical...
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
World Ocean Day is officially observed worldwide on June 8 , allowing people around our blue planet to celebrate and honor the shared ocean that connects us all.
Mote's World Ocean Day celebration will take place Saturday, June 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in our Aquarium Courtyard....
- 9:30am - 3:00pm
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...
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
And he is serving a one-night-only menu!
Small Plates...
- 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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