August is coming to a close, but Florida’s local music scene isn’t slowing down! From 90s ska-punk in Pensacola and emo singalongs in Orlando to hard rock in St. Pete and outdoor electronic beats in Wynwood, local independent venues across the Sunshine State are bringing serious heat all week long.
Skip the mega-stadium crowds, support independent venues, and check out these 12 small live events happening from tonight through August 31st!
1. Sincere Engineer (The Probable Claws Tour)
- Genre: Punk Rock / Pop-Punk / Emo
- When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Where: Will’s Pub (1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803)
- Tickets: $17.00 ADV / $20.00 DOS
2. Emarosa
- Genre: Alternative Rock / Post-Hardcore / Synth-Pop
- When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: The Handlebar (319 N Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL 32502)
- Tickets: $18.00
3. Stay Inside
- Genre: Post-Hardcore / Indie Rock / Emo
- When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Where: Jack Rabbits (1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207)
- Tickets: $15.00
4. Black Stone Cherry with Buckcherry
- Genre: Hard Rock / Southern Rock
- When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Where: Jannus Live (200 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701)
- Tickets: $66.00
5. Foxtide
- Genre: Surf Rock / Indie Pop / Garage Rock
- When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM
- Where: The Handlebar (319 N Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL 32502)
- Tickets: $12.00
6. Emarosa
- Genre: Synth-Pop / Alternative Rock
- When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Where: The Banyan Live (West Palm Beach, FL 33401)
- Tickets: $62.50
7. Not Another Emo Show
- Genre: Emo / Pop-Punk / 2000s Rock
- When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Crowbar (1812 N 17th St, Tampa, FL 33605)
- Tickets: Free Entry
8. Gloomchild with Create Control & Reverya
- Genre: Indie Rock / Punk / Hip-Hop Fusion
- When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Crowbar (1812 N 17th St, Tampa, FL 33605)
- Tickets: $18.59
9. BLOODRAVE
- Genre: Industrial / Synthwave / Dark Electronic
- When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
- Where: The Handlebar (319 N Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL 32502)
- Tickets: $15.00
10. Ben UFO & Friends (Andrew Music Club)
- Genre: Electronic / Breakbeat / House
- When: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Gramps (176 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127)
- Tickets: $25.00
11. Cheekface
- Genre: Talk-Sing Post-Punk / Indie Rock
- When: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Where: The Handlebar (319 N Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL 32502)
- Tickets: $16.00
12. Save Ferris
- Genre: 90s Ska / Punk Rock
- When: Returning Pensacola Highlight
- Where: The Handlebar (319 N Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL 32502)
- Tickets: $15.00
Keep Local Live Music Alive!
Florida’s independent venues and local musicians thrive on community support. Pick a show in your city, lock in your tickets early, and get out there to experience these incredible performances live!
