Live music in Sarasota, FL

Weekly live music at bars and restaurants is listed for Sarasota, Siesta Key, Downtown Sarasota, and the Rosemary District. Match a night below to tonight; cards list the details.

By night

• Monday: Crescent Club (7pm, covered patio), Gilligan's Island Bar, and Sniki Tiki at Captain Curt's (1–5pm and 6–10pm).
• Tuesday: Those three, plus Michael's On East, Vino Bistro, and Stottlemyer's Smokehouse (open mic, 6pm). Karaoke at Sniki Tiki, 6–10pm.
• Wednesday: Monday’s three, plus Michael's On East and The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill.
• Thursday: Same as Wednesday, plus karaoke at Sniki Tiki, 6–10pm.
• Friday: Thursday’s venues, plus Cask & Ale (7–11pm), Vino Bistro (6:30–9:30pm), and The Gator Club (second-floor DJ).
• Saturday: Friday’s venues. Vino Bistro is 6:30–9:30pm.
• Sunday: Crescent Club, Gilligan's Island Bar, Sniki Tiki at Captain Curt's, The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill, and Cask & Ale (jazz, 12–4pm).

Good to know

• Cover: Free at Vino Bistro and Stottlemyer's Smokehouse.
• Setting: Outdoor: Sniki Tiki at Captain Curt's, Crescent Club, Gilligan's Island Bar, Stottlemyer's Smokehouse. Indoor: Michael's On East, Vino Bistro. Mixed: Cask & Ale, The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill.
• Food and ages: Full menu at seven venues; bar food at The Gator Club. All ages at The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill and Stottlemyer's Smokehouse; Cask & Ale is tagged 21+.

FAQ

Who lists music every night?

Crescent Club lists seven nights at 7pm, Gilligan's Island Bar lists daily music, and Sniki Tiki at Captain Curt's lists 1–5pm and 6–10pm nightly, with a full band on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights and usually a solo or duo in other slots.

Where is jazz listed?

Cask & Ale lists Sunday Jazz, 12–4pm; Michael's On East lists piano from 5–9pm, then lite jazz until close, Tuesday to Saturday; Vino Bistro lists Tuesday Night Jazz, plus soul, rock, and an occasional open mic.

What does The Gator Club list?

Live music five days a week and every weekend, with a DJ Friday and Saturday night on the second floor.