Gulf Coast Events Calendar

Everything in our calendar in one list: festivals, theater, concerts, sports, markets and holiday happenings on Anna Maria Island and around Bradenton, Sarasota and Tampa Bay.

Events in November 2026: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: Veterans Day (Wed, Nov 11); Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26); Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 26-29)

• Tampa Bay Lightning 2026-27 Home Season · Oct 3, 2026 to Apr 10, 2027 · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Tickets & info
• Sophisticated Ladies - Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe · Oct 14 to Nov 22, 2026 · Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (Donelly Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Stone Crab Season (2026-27) · Oct 15, 2026 to May 1, 2027 · Local seafood markets and restaurants, including Cortez fish houses Event info
• Ahoy-Hoy - Urbanite Theatre · Oct 30 to Nov 29, 2026 · Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Freaky Friday - Venice Theatre · Oct 30 to Nov 22, 2026 · Venice Theatre Tickets & info
• Hansel and Gretel - Sarasota Opera · Oct 30 to Nov 14, 2026 · Sarasota Opera House Event info
• American Rebels - FST Cabaret · Nov 4, 2026 to Mar 21, 2027 · Florida Studio Theatre (Goldstein Cabaret), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Sarasota Medieval Fair · Nov 7 to Dec 6, 2026 · Woods of Mallaranny, 29847 FL-70 E, Myakka City Tickets & info
• Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay · Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 · Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Tickets & info
• City of Anna Maria Block Party · Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Anna Maria Event info
• Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour · Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Tickets & info
• Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sandsculpting Festival · Nov 13-16, 2026 · Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Rd Tickets & info
• 37th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival · Nov 14-15, 2026 · St. Armands Circle, Sarasota · free Event info
• Born in the U.S.A. - The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota · Nov 14-16, 2026 · Neel Performing Arts Center (SCF) and other venues, Bradenton Tickets & info
• David Foster & Katharine McPhee - Van Wezel · Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Roser Holiday Market · Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria Event info
• Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival · Nov 14-15, 2026 · J.D. Hamel Park, Bayfront Drive, Sarasota · free Event info
• Holiday Craft Fair at Manatee River Garden Club · Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · Manatee River Garden Club, 3120 1st Ave W, Bradenton · free Event info
• 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil · Nov 18-29, 2026 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Straz Center for the Performing Arts (Carol Morsani Hall), Tampa Tickets & info
• Kimberly Akimbo - Florida Studio Theatre · Nov 18, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 · Florida Studio Theatre (Gompertz Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Singin' in the Rain - Asolo Rep · Nov 18, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 · Asolo Repertory Theatre (Mertz Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts), Sarasota Tickets & info
• August: Osage County - Venice Theatre · Nov 20 to Dec 13, 2026 · Venice Theatre Tickets & info
• IWLCA Presidents Cup (Girls' Lacrosse) · Nov 20-22, 2026 · Premier Sports Campus (some games at Tournament SportsPlex of Tampa Bay), Lakewood Ranch Event info
• Program Two: MacMillan, Lang & Ratmansky - The Sarasota Ballet · Nov 20-21, 2026 · Sarasota Opera House Tickets & info
• Strauss and Surprises! - The Venice Symphony · Nov 20-21, 2026 · Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets & info
• Nilson Matta's Brazilian Voyage - Saturday Night Jazz SRQ · Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · The Venue @ LEC (3650 17th St), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Sundown Get Down: Christmas Tree Lighting on Bridge Street · Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Historic Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach · free Event info
• Wellen Park Holiday of the Arts · Nov 21-22, 2026 · Downtown Wellen Great Lawn, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice · free Event info
• Candlelight Baroque Concert at Roser · Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · Roser Memorial Community Church sanctuary, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria Event info
• IMG Academy International Tennis Championship · Nov 24 to Dec 6, 2026 · IMG Academy, Bradenton Event info
• Bradenton Runners Club Turkey Trot 5K · Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · Robinson Preserve (south entrance), Bradenton Event info
• Florida Turkey Trot 5K · Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Event info
• Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa · Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026 · ZooTampa at Lowry Park Tickets & info
• North Pole Express at the Florida Railroad Museum · Nov 27 to Dec 22, 2026 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St E, Parrish Tickets & info
• City of Venice Holiday Parade (50th annual) · Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · W. Venice Ave & Nokomis Ave, downtown Venice · free Event info
• Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers (Monday Night Football) · Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info
• The Bodyguard - Van Wezel Broadway · Nov 30 to Dec 2, 2026 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Event info
• Light Up Longboat · Date to be announced (Usually the Saturday evening before Thanksgiving at the Town Center Green (Nov 22 in 2025); 2026 date not yet published) · Town Center Green, Longboat Key Event info
• Silent Sky - The Island Players · Date to be announced (Plays in November, usually Thursday to Sunday for about ten days.) · The Island Players (Island Playhouse), Anna Maria Tickets & info

Events in December 2026: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: Hanukkah (Dec 4-12); Christmas Eve (Thu, Dec 24); Christmas Day (Fri, Dec 25); Christmas weekend (Dec 25-27); New Year's Eve (Thu, Dec 31)

• A Motown Christmas - Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe · Dec 2, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 · Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (Donelly Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - Asolo Rep · Dec 2, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 · Asolo Repertory Theatre (Cook Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Anastasia - Manatee Players · Dec 3-13, 2026 · Manatee Performing Arts Center (Stone Hall), Bradenton Event info
• 48th Annual Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle · Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · St. Armands Circle Park, Sarasota · free Event info
• AMI Chamber Christmas Tree Lighting · Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach Event info
• Lakewood Ranch Holiday of the Arts · Dec 5-6, 2026 · Main Street at Lakewood Ranch · free Event info
• Lester Family Fun Day · Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave Event info
• Lights in Bloom at Selby Gardens · Dec 5, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 · Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Downtown Sarasota campus, 1534 Mound St Tickets & info
• Masterworks: Tchaikovsky & Strauss - Sarasota Orchestra · Dec 5-6, 2026 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• North Port Poinsettia Parade & Festival · Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · City Center Front Green & Sumter Blvd, 4970 City Hall Blvd, North Port · free Event info
• Sarasota Holiday Parade (30th annual, America 250 theme) · Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Main Street, downtown Sarasota · free Event info
• Venice Christmas Boat Parade · Sat, Dec 5, 2026 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Intracoastal Waterway, Venice · free Event info
• Winter Wonderland on Old Main Street · Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Old Main Street, downtown, Bradenton · free Event info
• Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Chargers · Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info
• Death Becomes Her - Broadway at the Straz · Dec 8-13, 2026 · Straz Center for the Performing Arts (Carol Morsani Hall), Tampa Tickets & info
• A Christmas Carol - Venice Theatre · Dec 9-22, 2026 · Venice Theatre Tickets & info
• The Bully Pulpit - Florida Studio Theatre · Dec 9, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 · Florida Studio Theatre (Keating Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• John Mulaney: Mister Whatever - Van Wezel · Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Anna Maria Holiday Walk on Pine Avenue · Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · Pine Avenue, Anna Maria · free Event info
• The Nutcracker in Venice - The Sarasota Ballet · Dec 11-12, 2026 · Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets & info
• Usher & Chris Brown: The R&B Tour · Dec 11-12, 2026 · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info
• 40th Annual Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights · Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Sarasota Bayfront Park / Marina Jack · free Event info
• CSCAA Open Water National Championship · Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Event info
• Christmas in Cortez · Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Florida Maritime Museum grounds and Cortez Cultural Center, 4415 119th St W · free Event info
• IMG Academy Girls Cup (Youth Soccer) · Dec 12-14, 2026 · IMG Academy Multi-sport Complex, Bradenton Event info
• Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade · Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · Manatee River between Palmetto and Bradenton (good viewing from the Green Bridge, Palmetto Pier and Bradenton Riverwalk) · free Event info
• Mistletoe Market Art & Craft Show · Dec 12-13, 2026 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · City Field, Marina Drive, Holmes Beach · free Event info
• Sunshine Prep Showcase (High School Basketball) · Dec 12-13, 2026 · IMG Academy Gymnasium, Bradenton Event info
• Ring in the Holidays - The Pops Orchestra with Ring Sarasota · Dec 13-14, 2026 · Riverview Performing Arts Center / Sarasota Opera House Tickets & info
• Sarasota Half Marathon & 5K · Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Event info
• Leslie Odom Jr.: The Christmas Tour - Van Wezel · Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Winter Nights Under the Lights · Dec 17-20, 2026 · Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton · free Event info
• A Holiday Celebration - The Venice Symphony · Dec 18-20, 2026 · Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets & info
• Gasparilla Bowl · Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info
• Program Three: Within the Golden Hour & The Two Pigeons - The Sarasota Ballet · Dec 18-19, 2026 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints · Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info
• The Nutcracker in Sarasota - The Sarasota Ballet · Dec 20-22, 2026 · Sarasota Opera House Tickets & info
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve · Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Tickets & info
• The Nutcracker - International Ballet of Florida · Tue, Dec 22, 2026 · Manatee Performing Arts Center, Bradenton Event info
• Downtown Sarasota New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop · Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Main Street & Selby Five Points Park, downtown, Sarasota · free Event info
• ReliaQuest Bowl · Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info
• A Night Before Christmas at G.T. Bray Park · Date to be announced (A Saturday in mid-December, 4-8pm (Dec 13 in 2025); 2026 date not yet published) · G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton · free Event info
• AMI Privateers Christmas Parade · Date to be announced (Traditionally a Saturday morning in mid-December. It wasn't held in 2024 or 2025, and no 2026 date has been announced yet.) · Gulf Drive / Marina Drive, islandwide, Anna Maria Island · free Event info
• Bethlehem Walk at Roser Church · Date to be announced (A Sunday evening in early-to-mid December (Dec 14 at 5:30pm in 2025)) · Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria · free Event info
• Christmas in the Garden at Longboat Island Chapel · Date to be announced (Nightly from about Nov 30 through Dec 31, 5-9pm (2025 schedule); 2026 dates not yet published) · Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key · free Event info
• Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival · Date to be announced (Usually the first Saturday in December at Waterside Park, Lakewood Ranch (Dec 7, 2024; Dec 6, 2025). 2026 date not confirmed online at time of research.) · Waterside Park, Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch Tickets & info
• New Year's Eve Celebration in Downtown Bradenton · Date to be announced (December 31 from about 8pm, with live music and fireworks on the Riverwalk/Old Main Street (2023-2025 pattern); 2026 plans not yet announced) · Bradenton Riverwalk (Rossi Park) / Old Main Street

Events in January 2027: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: New Year's Day (Fri, Jan 1); New Year's weekend (Jan 1-3); Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon, Jan 18); MLK Day long weekend (Jan 16-18)

• Sarasota Fine Art Festival · Jan 2-3, 2027 · J.D. Hamel Park, Bayfront Drive, Sarasota · free Event info
• Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Rams · Sun, Jan 3, 2027 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info
• Mystic Pizza - Van Wezel Broadway · Jan 6-8, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• The Producers - The Sarasota Players · Jan 7-24, 2027 · The Sarasota Players (2100 Laurel St) Tickets & info
• Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival · Jan 8-10, 2027 · Sarasota Fairgrounds Event info
• The Garbologists - Urbanite Theatre · Jan 8 to Feb 14, 2027 · Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Sarasota Triathlon · Sun, Jan 10, 2027 · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Event info
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe · Jan 13 to Feb 21, 2027 · Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (Donelly Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Asolo Rep · Jan 13 to Feb 4, 2027 · Asolo Repertory Theatre (Mertz Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Manatee County Fair · Jan 14-24, 2027 · Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Ave W, Palmetto Tickets & info
• The Da Vinci Code - Manatee Players · Jan 14-24, 2027 · Manatee Performing Arts Center (Bradenton Kiwanis Theater) Event info
• The Wiz - Van Wezel Broadway · Jan 15-16, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• The Great Gatsby - Broadway at the Straz · Jan 19-24, 2027 · Straz Center for the Performing Arts (Carol Morsani Hall), Tampa Tickets & info
• Come From Away - Manatee Players · Jan 21-31, 2027 · Manatee Performing Arts Center (Stone Hall), Bradenton Event info
• Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival (20th year) · Jan 21-25, 2027 · Participating Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurants; Grand Tasting at The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd Tickets & info
• Coquina Beach Seafood & Music Festival · Jan 22-24, 2027 · Coquina Beach, Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach · free Event info
• Sarasota Orchestra Pops Series · Jan 22 to Apr 10, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Children's Gasparilla · Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa Event info
• Lakewood Ranch Fine Art Festival · Jan 23-24, 2027 · Main Street at Lakewood Ranch · free Event info
• Palmetto Chalk Art Festival · Jan 23-24, 2027 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Sutton Park, Palmetto · free Event info
• Mamma Mia! - Van Wezel Broadway · Jan 26-31, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Gasparilla Pirate Fest · Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · Tampa Bay waterfront and Bayshore Boulevard Event info
• St. Armands Circle Art Festival (winter edition) · Jan 30-31, 2027 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · St. Armands Circle and South Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota · free Event info
• Embracing Our Differences outdoor art exhibition · Date to be announced (Mid-January to mid-April (2026: Jan 17 - Apr 19)) · Bayfront Park, Sarasota · free Event info
• Prescription for Murder - The Island Players · Date to be announced (Plays in January, usually Thursday to Sunday for about ten days.) · The Island Players (Island Playhouse), Anna Maria Tickets & info

Events in February 2027: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: Mardi Gras (Tue, Feb 9); Valentine's Day (Sun, Feb 14); Presidents' Day (Mon, Feb 15); Presidents' Day long weekend (Feb 13-15)

• Chris Botti - Van Wezel · Wed, Feb 3, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Upgrade - Florida Studio Theatre · Feb 3 to Mar 21, 2027 · Florida Studio Theatre (Gompertz Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Wicked - Broadway at the Straz · Feb 3-28, 2027 · Straz Center for the Performing Arts (Carol Morsani Hall), Tampa Tickets & info
• Florida State Fair · Feb 4-15, 2027 · Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa Tickets & info
• Masterworks: Carmina Burana - Sarasota Orchestra · Feb 5-7, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• La traviata - Sarasota Opera · Feb 6 to Mar 20, 2027 · Sarasota Opera House Tickets & info
• Palmetto Main Street Motor Fest · Sat, Feb 6, 2027 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Sutton Park, Palmetto · free Event info
• Suncoast Cigar Box Guitar Festival · Sat, Feb 6, 2027 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Village of the Arts area, Bradenton Event info
• The Importance of Being Earnest - The Sarasota Players · Feb 6-28, 2027 · The Sarasota Players studio (1400 Blvd. of the Arts) Tickets & info
• Shucked - Van Wezel Broadway · Feb 8-9, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Soul Sensations: A Motown Revue · Feb 9-13, 2027 · Manatee Performing Arts Center, Bradenton Event info
• Laughing Matters Vol. 7: Cranes Over Paradise - FST Cabaret · Feb 10 to Jun 27, 2027 · Florida Studio Theatre (Court Cabaret), Sarasota Tickets & info
• The Royal Family - Asolo Rep · Feb 10 to Mar 4, 2027 · Asolo Repertory Theatre (Mertz Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Van Wezel · Thu, Feb 11, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Event info
• Water for Elephants - Van Wezel Broadway · Feb 12-14, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Cheek to Cheek - The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota · Feb 13-15, 2027 · Neel Performing Arts Center (SCF), Bradenton Tickets & info
• Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival · Feb 13-14, 2027 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Cortez fishing village waterfront (near Star Fish Co.) Event info
• H.M.S. Pinafore - Sarasota Opera · Feb 13 to Mar 19, 2027 · Sarasota Opera House Tickets & info
• Wellen Park Festival of the Arts · Feb 13-14, 2027 · Downtown Wellen Great Lawn, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice · free Event info
• The Temptations - Van Wezel · Tue, Feb 16, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Appropriate - Manatee Players · Feb 18-28, 2027 · Manatee Performing Arts Center (Bradenton Kiwanis Theater) Event info
• 29th Annual Thunder by the Bay Music & Motors Festival · Feb 19-21, 2027 · Sarasota Fairgrounds Tickets & info
• Baltimore Orioles Spring Training · Feb 19 to Mar 19, 2027 · Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Bradenton Area River Regatta · Feb 19-20, 2027 · Bradenton Riverwalk (Rossi Park) and Riverside Park, Palmetto · free Event info
• Kinky Boots - Venice Theatre · Feb 19 to Mar 14, 2027 · Venice Theatre (Jervey Theatre) Event info
• Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training · Feb 19 to Mar 22, 2027 · LECOM Park, Bradenton Tickets & info
• Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training · Feb 19 to Mar 21, 2027 · TD Ballpark, Dunedin Tickets & info
• Little Anglers Fishing Derby (ages 5-12) · Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · Palmetto Green Bridge Fishing Pier · free Event info
• New York Yankees Spring Training · Feb 20 to Mar 21, 2027 · George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa Tickets & info
• Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training · Feb 20 to Mar 22, 2027 · BayCare Ballpark, Clearwater Tickets & info
• Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend · Feb 20-21, 2027 · Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa Event info
• Atlanta Braves Spring Training · Feb 21 to Mar 21, 2027 · CoolToday Park, North Port Tickets & info
• Waitress - Van Wezel Broadway · Feb 23-25, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Provenance (world premiere) - Asolo Rep · Feb 24 to Mar 21, 2027 · Asolo Repertory Theatre (Cook Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• New World Journey - The Venice Symphony · Feb 26-27, 2027 · Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets & info
• Paul Taylor Dance Company - presented by The Sarasota Ballet · Feb 26 to Mar 1, 2027 · FSU Center for the Performing Arts, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Sarasota Invitational Regatta · Feb 26-28, 2027 · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Event info
• Ariadne auf Naxos - Sarasota Opera · Feb 27 to Mar 13, 2027 · Sarasota Opera House Tickets & info
• Sarasota Festival of the Arts · Feb 27-28, 2027 · J.D. Hamel Park, Bayfront Drive, Sarasota · free Event info
• Springfest Art & Craft Show · Feb 27-28, 2027 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · City Field, Marina Drive, Holmes Beach · free
• Bradenton Riverwalk Half Marathon, 10K & 5K · Sun, Feb 28, 2027 · Bradenton Riverwalk Event info
• Krewe of Sant'Yago Illuminated Knight Parade · Date to be announced (A Saturday evening in February (2026: Feb 14, 7pm)) · 7th Avenue, Ybor City, Tampa Event info
• LECOM 5K Run the Green Bridge · Date to be announced (A Saturday morning in February (Feb 22 in 2025); 2027 date not yet published) · Green Bridge and Bradenton Riverwalk Tickets & info
• The Waterman Fly Fishing Tournament · Date to be announced (February; the 2026 edition ran 20-Feb 21 with the awards night at Bradenton Yacht Club) · Bradenton Yacht Club (awards), Palmetto Event info

Events in March 2027: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: St. Patrick's Day (Wed, Mar 17); Good Friday (Fri, Mar 26); Easter Sunday (Sun, Mar 28); Easter weekend (Mar 26-28)

• Beehive: The 60s Musical - Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe · Mar 3 to Apr 11, 2027 · Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (Donelly Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Alice by Heart - Manatee Players · Mar 4-14, 2027 · Manatee Performing Arts Center (Stone Hall), Bradenton Event info
• Florida Strawberry Festival (92nd annual) · Mar 4-14, 2027 · Florida Strawberry Festival grounds, 303 BerryFest Place, Plant City Tickets & info
• Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg · Mar 5-7, 2027 · Streets of St. Petersburg (waterfront circuit) Tickets & info
• 26th Annual Downtown Venice Art Classic · Mar 6-7, 2027 · 200-300 block of West Venice Avenue · free Event info
• Gasparilla Festival of the Arts · Mar 6-7, 2027 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Tampa · free Event info
• Jenůfa - Sarasota Opera · Mar 6-21, 2027 · Sarasota Opera House Tickets & info
• Lakewood Ranch Festival of the Arts · Mar 6-7, 2027 · Main Street at Lakewood Ranch · free Event info
• WonderWall Mural Fest · Sat, Mar 6, 2027 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Village of the Arts, Bradenton · free Event info
• The Sound of Music - Broadway at the Straz · Mar 9-14, 2027 · Straz Center for the Performing Arts (Carol Morsani Hall), Tampa Tickets & info
• Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival · Mar 12-14, 2027 · G.T. Bray Park, 2910 51st St W, Bradenton · free Event info
• '80s Ladies - The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota · Mar 13-15, 2027 · Neel Performing Arts Center (SCF), Bradenton Tickets & info
• Nautical Flea Market · Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St W, Cortez · free Event info
• Sarasota Jazz Festival 2027 · Mar 14-20, 2027 · Various venues (TBA), Sarasota Tickets & info
• SIX - Van Wezel Broadway · Mar 16-21, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• 1999 - Urbanite Theatre · Mar 19 to Apr 25, 2027 · Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Heroes and Titans - The Venice Symphony · Mar 19-20, 2027 · Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets & info
• SEC Gymnastics Championships · Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Tickets & info
• SunSky 10K (Sunshine Skyway Bridge Run) · Sun, Mar 21, 2027 · Sunshine Skyway Bridge (post-race party at Tropicana Field), St. Petersburg Event info
• The Day the Circus Came to Town (world premiere) - Asolo Rep · Mar 21 to Apr 24, 2027 · Asolo Repertory Theatre (Mertz Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• The One and Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra - Neel PAC · Sun, Mar 21, 2027 · Neel Performing Arts Center (SCF), Bradenton Tickets & info
• Tampa Bay Rays 2027 Home Season · Mar 25 to Sep 19, 2027 · Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg Tickets & info
• De Soto Children's Parade & Party in the Park · Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Manatee County Fairgrounds to Sutton and Lamb parks, Palmetto · free Event info
• Romeo and Juliet - The Sarasota Ballet · Mar 26-27, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• Sarasota 2K Collegiate Rowing Regatta · Mar 26-27, 2027 · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Event info
• Legally Blonde - Van Wezel Broadway · Mar 30 to Apr 1, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Event info
• 'Til Beth Do Us Part - The Island Players · Date to be announced (Plays in March, usually Thursday to Sunday for about ten days.) · The Island Players (Island Playhouse), Anna Maria Tickets & info
• Anna Maria Island St. Patrick's Day Parade · Date to be announced (A Sunday afternoon in mid-March (Sunday Mar 15, 2026 at 4pm), from Holmes Beach City Hall to The Center in Anna Maria) · Marina Drive, Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, Holmes Beach · free Event info

Events in April 2027: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

• LECOM Suncoast Classic (Korn Ferry Tour) · Apr 1-4, 2027 · Lakewood National Golf Club, Lakewood Ranch Tickets & info
• Bradenton Marauders 2027 Home Season · Apr 2 to Sep 5, 2027 · LECOM Park, Bradenton Tickets & info
• Tuck Everlasting - Venice Theatre · Apr 2-18, 2027 · Venice Theatre Tickets & info
• BAM!Fest (Bradenton Art & Music Festival) · Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · Bradenton Riverwalk · free Event info
• Mainsail Art Festival · Apr 3-4, 2027 · Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg · free Event info
• Masterworks: Chopin & Mahler - Sarasota Orchestra · Apr 3-4, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• How the Light Gets In - Florida Studio Theatre · Apr 7 to May 23, 2027 · Florida Studio Theatre (Gompertz Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - Manatee Players · Apr 8-18, 2027 · Manatee Performing Arts Center (Bradenton Kiwanis Theater) Event info
• Music in the Park - Bradenton Riverwalk · Apr 9 to May 21, 2027 · Downtown Bradenton Riverwalk · free Event info
• Sarasota Film Festival (29th annual) · Apr 9-18, 2027 · Various downtown Sarasota cinemas and venues Tickets & info
• Florida Scholastic Rowing Sculling Championships · Apr 10-11, 2027 · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Event info
• Venice Sharks Tooth Festival · Apr 10-11, 2027 · Centennial Park, downtown Venice · free Event info
• Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen - Van Wezel Broadway · Apr 13-18, 2027 · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Tickets & info
• A Murder Mystery Board Game Comedy Play - The Sarasota Players · Apr 14 to May 2, 2027 · The Sarasota Players (2100 Laurel St) Tickets & info
• Come From Away - Venice Theatre · Apr 16 to May 9, 2027 · Venice Theatre (Jervey Theatre) Event info
• De Soto City Capture · Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · Old Main Street, downtown, Bradenton · free Event info
• Bootleg: America Sings 1927 - Asolo Rep · Apr 21 to May 16, 2027 · Asolo Repertory Theatre (Cook Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Stevie: A Stevie Wonder Revue - Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe · Apr 21 to May 30, 2027 · Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (Donelly Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Guys and Dolls - Manatee Players · Apr 22 to May 2, 2027 · Manatee Performing Arts Center (Stone Hall), Bradenton Event info
• De Soto Grand Parade · Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton · free Event info
• Florida Scholastic Rowing Sweeps Championships · Apr 24-25, 2027 · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Event info
• Kenny Chesney: The Original Vibe Room Tour · Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info
• Noah Kahan: The Last of the Bugs Tour · Thu, Apr 29, 2027 · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info
• Program Seven: Kingdom of the Shades & The Rake's Progress - The Sarasota Ballet · Apr 30 to May 1, 2027 · Sarasota Opera House Tickets & info
• Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open (ATP Challenger Tennis) · Date to be announced (April; the 2026 edition was held 5-April 12 at IMG Academy in Bradenton) · IMG Academy, Bradenton Tickets & info

Events in May 2027: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: Mother's Day (Sun, May 9); Memorial Day (Mon, May 31); Memorial Day long weekend (May 29-31)

• Sea Turtle Nesting Season · May 1 to Oct 31, 2027 · Anna Maria Island beaches · free Event info
• Disney's Beauty and the Beast - Broadway at the Straz · May 4-16, 2027 · Straz Center for the Performing Arts (Carol Morsani Hall), Tampa Tickets & info
• Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery - Asolo Rep · May 5-30, 2027 · Asolo Repertory Theatre (Mertz Theatre), Sarasota Tickets & info
• Valspar Championship (PGA TOUR) · May 6-9, 2027 · Innisbrook Resort, Copperhead Course, Palm Harbor Tickets & info
• Big 12 Rowing Championship · Sat, May 15, 2027 · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Event info
• NCAA Division III Women's Rowing Championship · May 28-30, 2027 · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Event info
• St. Armands Fine Art Festival · May 29-30, 2027 · St. Armands Circle, Sarasota · free Event info
• Social Security - The Island Players · Date to be announced (Plays in May, usually Thursday to Sunday for about ten days.) · The Island Players (Island Playhouse), Anna Maria Tickets & info

Events in June 2027: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: Juneteenth (Sat, Jun 19); Juneteenth long weekend (Jun 18-20); Father's Day (Sun, Jun 20)

• Black Bastard - Urbanite Theatre · Jun 4-27, 2027 · Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota Tickets & info
• USRowing Youth National Championships · Jun 10-13, 2027 · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Event info
• USRowing Youth Beach Sprint National Championships · Jun 14-16, 2027 · South Lido Key Beach Park, Sarasota Event info
• One Love AMI Skim Competition · Date to be announced (Early June; it debuted on June 6, 2026 and organizers expect it to return) · Beach near the Magnolia Avenue access, Anna Maria Event info
• St. Pete Pride (25th year) · Date to be announced (Last weekend of June, parade on the Saturday) · Downtown St. Petersburg waterfront · free Event info

Events in July 2027: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: Independence Day (Sun, Jul 4); Fourth of July long weekend (Jul 3-5)

• Sarasota July 4th Fireworks · Sun, Jul 4, 2027 (date not yet confirmed by the organizer) · Bayfront Park, Sarasota · free Event info
• AMI Privateers Fourth of July Parade & Water Fight · Date to be announced (July 4 at 10am, from Coquina Beach to Bayfront Park in Anna Maria (canceled in 2025, returned in 2026)) · Gulf Drive / Marina Drive, islandwide, Anna Maria Island · free Event info
• Fourth of July Fireworks over the Manatee River · Date to be announced (Evening of July 4 on the Bradenton Riverwalk; 2026 featured a joint Bradenton-Palmetto show over the river) · Bradenton Riverwalk (Rossi Park) and Palmetto riverfront · free Event info

Events in September 2027: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: Labor Day (Mon, Sep 6); Labor Day long weekend (Sep 4-6)

• Sarasota Sailing Squadron Labor Day Regatta · Date to be announced (Labor Day weekend (early September); held every year since 1946) · Sarasota Sailing Squadron, City Island Event info
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2027 Home Season · Date to be announced (The NFL usually releases the schedule in May; home games run from September into early January) · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info

Events in October 2027: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day (Mon, Oct 11); Columbus Day long weekend (Oct 9-11); Halloween (Sun, Oct 31)

• Stone Crab Season Opens (2027-28) · Fri, Oct 15, 2027 · Local seafood markets and restaurants, including Cortez fish houses Event info
• AME Dolphin Dash 5K & Fin's Fun Run · Date to be announced (Most recently a Saturday morning in mid-October at Coquina Beach (Oct 10, 2026); 2027 date not yet published) · Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach Tickets & info
• Anna Maria Island Bayfest 2027 · Date to be announced (Third Saturday of October, 10am-9pm on Pine Avenue (Oct 17 in 2026, Oct 18 in 2025)) · Pine Avenue, Anna Maria · free Event info
• Clearwater Jazz Holiday · Date to be announced (Four days in mid-October (2026: Oct 15-18)) · Coachman Park, Clearwater Tickets & info
• Sarasota Oktoberfest featuring the Benderson Chase · Date to be announced (A weekend in mid-October (2026: Oct 10-11)) · Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota · free Event info
• Tampa Bay Lightning 2027-28 Season · Date to be announced (Schedule usually announced in July; home games run October to April) · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Tickets & info
• Venice Sun Fiesta · Date to be announced (A mid-October weekend, Fri-Sun (2026: Oct 16-18)) · Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave · free Event info

Events in November 2027: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: Veterans Day (Thu, Nov 11); Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 25); Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 25-28)

• City of Venice Holiday Parade 2027 · Date to be announced (Saturday after Thanksgiving, evening) · W. Venice Ave & Nokomis Ave, downtown Venice · free Event info
• Festival of the Skeletons 2027 · Date to be announced (First weekend of November (Friday evening and Saturday daytime)) · Village of the Arts, Bradenton · free Event info
• IMG Academy International Tennis Championship (2027 edition) · Date to be announced (Late November to early December) · IMG Academy, Bradenton Event info
• Sarasota Medieval Fair 2027 · Date to be announced (Weekends from early November into early December) · Woods of Mallaranny, Myakka City Tickets & info
• Siesta Key Crystal Classic 2027 · Date to be announced (Mid-November, four days Fri-Mon (2026: Nov 13-16)) · Siesta Key Beach Tickets & info
• Sundown Get Down: Christmas Tree Lighting on Bridge Street 2027 · Date to be announced (Saturday before Thanksgiving, afternoon into evening (Nov 22, 2025; Nov 21, 2026)) · Historic Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach · free Event info

Events in December 2027: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota & Tampa Bay

Holidays and long weekends: Christmas Eve (Fri, Dec 24); Christmas Day (Sat, Dec 25); Christmas weekend (Dec 24-26); New Year's Eve (Fri, Dec 31); New Year's weekend (Dec 31, 2027 to Jan 2)

• Anna Maria Holiday Walk on Pine Avenue 2027 · Date to be announced (Second Friday of December, 5-9pm (Dec 12, 2025; Dec 11, 2026)) · Pine Avenue, Anna Maria · free Event info
• Christmas in Cortez 2027 · Date to be announced (Second Saturday of December, around noon-3pm) · Florida Maritime Museum grounds and Cortez Cultural Center · free Event info
• Gasparilla Bowl (2027 edition) · Date to be announced (Mid-to-late December at Raymond James Stadium) · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info
• Lights in Bloom at Selby Gardens 2027-28 · Date to be announced (Early December to New Year (2026-27: Dec 5 - Jan 2)) · Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Downtown Sarasota campus Tickets & info
• Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade 2027 · Date to be announced (A Saturday evening in mid-December (Dec 13, 2025; Dec 12, 2026)) · Manatee River between Palmetto and Bradenton · free Event info
• ReliaQuest Bowl (2027 edition) · Date to be announced (New Year's Eve or New Year's Day at Raymond James Stadium) · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Tickets & info
• Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights 2027 · Date to be announced (A Saturday evening in mid-December) · Sarasota Bayfront / Marina Jack · free Event info
• Sarasota Holiday Parade 2027 · Date to be announced (First Saturday in December, evening) · Main Street, downtown Sarasota · free Event info
• Winter Nights Under the Lights 2027 · Date to be announced (Several evenings in mid-to-late December, 6-9pm) · Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton · free Event info
• Winter Wonderland on Old Main Street 2027 · Date to be announced (An early-December Saturday) · Old Main Street, downtown, Bradenton · free Event info

Weekly and Monthly Regulars

• Anna Maria Community Farmers Market · Tuesdays, October through April · Roser Memorial Community Church grounds, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria · free Event info
• Bradenton Public Market (Saturday farmers market) · Saturdays, October through May (season began Oct 3, 2026; returns again in October 2027) · Old Main Street (400 Old Main St), downtown, Bradenton · free Event info
• Bridge Street Sunday Market · Sundays in season · Bridge Street / Bradenton Beach City Pier · free Event info
• Coquina Beach Market · Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, October through June (closed Dec 25, Jan 1, Jan 22 and 24, Mar 28, Apr 4 and a few other holiday dates; cancels in bad weather) · Coquina Beach trail south of the trolley turnaround, 2650 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach · free Event info
• Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market · Sundays, year-round · Waterside Place, Lakefront Dr, Lakewood Ranch · free Event info
• Music on the Porch at the Florida Maritime Museum · 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month · Florida Maritime Museum grounds / Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Rd W · free Event info
• Phillippi Farmhouse Market · Wednesdays, October through April · Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota · free Event info
• Sarasota Farmers Market · Every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine · Main Street & Lemon Avenue, downtown, Sarasota · free Event info
• Siesta Key Farmers Market · Sundays, year-round · Siesta Key Village, Ocean Blvd · free Event info
• St. Pete Saturday Morning Market · Saturdays, early October to late May (2026-27 season Oct 3 - May 29); smaller summer market June-August · Al Lang Stadium parking lot, downtown St. Petersburg · free Event info
• Turtle Tracks & Shorebird Facts Talks · Weekly in summer · Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Dr · free Event info
• Venice Farmers Market · Every Saturday, year-round · Venice City Hall area, 401 W. Venice Ave · free Event info
• Village of the Arts Monthly Art Walk · First Friday and Saturday of every month · Village of the Arts district, Bradenton · free Event info