Riviera Bar & Grill
Punta GordaMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Thursday–Sunday in season; Friday–Sunday outside season; posted performances start at 2:00 PM
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Live music in Punta Gorda, FL
Weekly music nights at restaurants and bars
Ortigia Cucina & Bar
downtown Punta GordaMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Page states Thursday through Sunday; the same calendar also lists Tuesday and Wednesday. Recent listings: Tue–Thu 5pm–8pm, Fri 6pm–9pm, Sat 6:30pm–9:30pm or 7pm–10pm, Sun about 4pm–7:30pm
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Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
Punta GordaMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Wednesday through Saturday in the Pavilion, weather permitting
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Shorty's Place
Punta GordaMoTuWeThFrSaSu
DJ Denny Prime Saturday night 8 to midnight; Denny Prime karaoke Friday night 7–11 and Sunday 1–5; Thomas Wayne Pruitt Wednesday night 7–11 and Saturday 1–5; Gator Sounds DJ Entertainment Sunday nights 7–11
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The Grill At 1951
Port CharlotteMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Events page: Monday–Saturday, live music 5:30–8:30pm; a menu note says open Tuesday–Saturday during Fall 2026
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Gatorz Bar & Grill
Port CharlotteMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Local bands Friday and Saturday; karaoke Wednesdays
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All-Star Sports Grill
Port CharlotteMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Tues–Sun, 5pm–9pm on the Tiki-Bar; Fri–Sat, 9pm–12am in the Sports Lounge
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The Twisted Fork
Port CharlotteMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Honky-tonk Thursday, weekly Thursday 6:00 pm–9:30 pm at Bert's Back Porch; events calendar lists additional live shows
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Nothing matches. Try another night or vibe.
More about this guide · updated 2026-11-03
Restaurants and bars in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte list live music most nights. Sites were checked on November 3, 2026.
By night
- Monday: The Grill At 1951.
- Tuesday: Ortigia Cucina & Bar, The Grill At 1951, All-Star Sports Grill.
- Wednesday: Ortigia Cucina & Bar, Carmelo's Italian Ristorante, Shorty's Place, The Grill At 1951, Gatorz Bar & Grill, All-Star Sports Grill.
- Thursday: Riviera Bar & Grill (in season), Ortigia Cucina & Bar, Carmelo's Italian Ristorante, The Grill At 1951, All-Star Sports Grill, The Twisted Fork.
- Friday: Riviera Bar & Grill, Ortigia Cucina & Bar, Carmelo's Italian Ristorante, Shorty's Place, The Grill At 1951, Gatorz Bar & Grill, All-Star Sports Grill.
- Saturday: Riviera Bar & Grill, Ortigia Cucina & Bar, Carmelo's Italian Ristorante, Shorty's Place, The Grill At 1951, Gatorz Bar & Grill, All-Star Sports Grill.
- Sunday: Riviera Bar & Grill, Ortigia Cucina & Bar, Shorty's Place, All-Star Sports Grill.
Good to know
- Cover: Not listed in sources checked.
- Setting: Waterfront at Riviera Bar & Grill; outdoor Pavilion at Carmelo's (weather permitting); indoor at The Grill At 1951; mixed at Ortigia Cucina & Bar, All-Star Sports Grill, and The Twisted Fork.
- Food: Full menu at most venues; bar food at Shorty's Place.
FAQ
What time does music start?
Riviera Bar & Grill lists 2:00 PM starts, Ortigia listings span about 4pm to 10pm, The Grill At 1951 lists 5:30–8:30pm, and Shorty's Place and All-Star Sports Grill list sets until midnight.
How are days listed?
Riviera Bar & Grill lists Thursday–Sunday in season and Friday–Sunday outside season; Ortigia states Thursday–Sunday and also lists Tuesday and Wednesday; The Grill At 1951 events page lists Monday–Saturday, and a Fall 2026 menu note says open Tuesday–Saturday.
What styles are listed?
The Grill At 1951 lists jazz, The Twisted Fork lists country and rock, Shorty's Place lists DJ and karaoke, and Gatorz Bar & Grill lists karaoke and local bands.