Live music in Bradenton, FL

Weekly music nights at restaurants and bars

88 Live Piano Bar

Bradenton
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Tuesdays 7-10pm (88 Live Jam); Wednesdays 7-10pm live music; Thursdays 7-10pm live music; Fridays & Saturdays 8-11:30pm dueling pianos (special events may replace regular shows)

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Ed's Tavern SR64

Bradenton
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Tuesday live music 7pm; Friday live music 8pm; Saturday live music 8pm

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More about this guide · updated 2026-10-31

Live music is listed in the Bradenton area on every night of the week. Some venues post sets seven nights a week, daily, nightly, most nights, or almost every night; others name specific weekdays, weekend dueling pianos, karaoke, or a Blues Brunch every 4th Sunday. Match the day you are going to the nights below, then confirm on the venue's own page before you head out.

By night of the week

Rooms that list music across the week:

  • Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar: 7 nights a week, 5:00–8:00pm, plus Saturday and Sunday lunch 12:00–4:00pm
  • The Ugly Grouper: live music daily
  • Island Time: live music nightly, 7–10pm
  • Mattison's Riverwalk Grille: live entertainment nightly; Blues Brunch every 4th Sunday, 11am–3pm
  • Freckled Fin Irish Pub: live music most nights; Monday karaoke
  • Drift-In AMI: live music almost every night

Named nights, added to that list:

  • Monday: the across-the-week rooms, including Monday karaoke at Freckled Fin Irish Pub.
  • Tuesday: 88 Live Piano Bar (88 Live Jam, 7–10pm); Clancy's Irish Sports Pub & Grill (live music); Ed's Tavern SR64 (7pm).
  • Wednesday: 88 Live Piano Bar (live music, 7–10pm).
  • Thursday: 88 Live Piano Bar (live music, 7–10pm); Clancy's Irish Sports Pub & Grill (live music; karaoke Thursday–Saturday at 9pm).
  • Friday: 88 Live Piano Bar (dueling pianos, 8–11:30pm; special events may replace regular shows); Clancy's Irish Sports Pub & Grill (live music; karaoke at 9pm); Ed's Tavern SR64 (8pm); Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch (8:00pm).
  • Saturday: 88 Live Piano Bar (dueling pianos, 8–11:30pm; special events may replace regular shows); Clancy's Irish Sports Pub & Grill (live music; karaoke at 9pm); Ed's Tavern SR64 (8pm); Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch (8:00pm).
  • Sunday: Clancy's Irish Sports Pub & Grill (live music, Thursday–Sunday).

At a glance

  • Cover: Ed's Tavern SR64 lists cover as free. Cover is not listed for the other venues in this guide.
  • Setting: Indoor: 88 Live Piano Bar. Outdoor: The Ugly Grouper. Waterfront: Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar, Island Time, and Mattison's Riverwalk Grille. Mixed: Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Clancy's Irish Sports Pub & Grill, Ed's Tavern SR64, and Drift-In AMI. Setting is not listed for Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch.
  • Food: Bar food is listed at 88 Live Piano Bar. A full menu is listed at Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar, The Ugly Grouper, Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Clancy's Irish Sports Pub & Grill, both Ed's Tavern locations, Island Time, and Mattison's Riverwalk Grille. Food is not listed for Drift-In AMI.
  • Ages: All ages is listed at The Ugly Grouper, Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Ed's Tavern SR64, and Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch. Ages are not listed for the other venues. A family-friendly tag is also listed at those four and at Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar.

Before you go

At 88 Live Piano Bar, special events may replace regular Friday and Saturday shows. “Most nights” and “almost every night” are the posted phrases for Freckled Fin Irish Pub and Drift-In AMI, so confirm the date you want.

Listed areas include Bradenton, Downtown Bradenton, Cortez, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, and Lakewood Ranch. Freckled Fin Irish Pub lists a dog-friendly tag. Late night is a listed tag at 88 Live Piano Bar, Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch, and Drift-In AMI.

These listings were checked on 2026-10-31. Schedules change, so check the venue's own page the day you go.

FAQ

Is there live music around Bradenton tonight?

Yes. Every night has at least one posting in this guide, including seven nights a week, daily, nightly, most nights, almost every night, or a named weekday. Use the day list above, then check that venue's page the day you go.

What styles of music are listed?

Listed styles include dueling pianos with audience requests, jam night, live bands, tribute shows, local musicians and bands, beach-favored covers and original music, acoustic, rock, reggae, classic rock, modern hits, yacht rock, blues, funk, country, rockabilly, jazz, and pop.

Is there a cover, and which rooms list all ages?

Ed's Tavern SR64 lists cover as free. Cover is not listed for the other venues. All ages is listed at The Ugly Grouper, Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Ed's Tavern SR64, and Ed's Tavern Lakewood Ranch. Ages are not listed for the remaining venues.