Florida’s local live music scene is packed with incredible talent through the rest of August! From surf rock in Pensacola and West Palm Beach to late-night fusion in Wynwood and heavy metalcore in Jacksonville, local stages across the Sunshine State are bringing high-energy performances all month long.
Skip the massive stadium lines, support independent venues, and check out these 20 small live events happening from August 14th through August 30th!
1. Surfer Blood
- Genre: Indie Rock / Surf Rock
- When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Respectable Street (518 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401)
- Tickets: $18.00
2. Golden Throats
- Genre: Garage Punk / Noise Rock
- When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
- Where: Poorhouse (110 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312)
- Tickets: $10.00
3. The Heavy Pets
- Genre: Jam Band / Funk / Rock
- When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Guanabanas Waterfront Restaurant (960 N Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477)
- Tickets: Free (No Cover)
4. Leisure Chief
- Genre: Funk / Soul / Jazz Fusion
- When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Will’s Pub (1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803)
- Tickets: $12.00
5. Post Sex Shop-Lifters
- Genre: Post-Punk / New Wave
- When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
- Where: The Handlebar (319 N Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL 32502)
- Tickets: $10.00
6. TV Dinner
- Genre: Indie Pop / Lo-Fi Rock
- When: Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Where: Crowbar (1812 N 17th St, Tampa, FL 33605)
- Tickets: $12.00
7. Overkill
- Genre: Metalcore / Hardcore
- When: Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- Where: Jack Rabbits (1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207)
- Tickets: $15.00
8. The Hip Abduction
- Genre: Tropical Pop / Afropop / Indie Rock
- When: Friday, August 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Where: Jannus Live (200 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701)
- Tickets: $22.00
9. Astriz
- Genre: Alternative Rock / Post-Grunge
- When: Friday, August 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Revolution Live (100 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312)
- Tickets: $15.00
10. The Groove Orient
- Genre: Rock / Funk / Blues
- When: Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Will’s Pub (1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803)
- Tickets: $15.00
11. The Electric Frogs
- Genre: Garage Rock / Psychedelic Rock
- When: Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
- Where: The Handlebar (319 N Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL 32502)
- Tickets: $10.00
12. Electric Kif
- Genre: Fusion / Funk / Electronic
- When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
- Where: Gramps (176 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127)
- Tickets: $15.00
13. The Copper Tones
- Genre: Soul / Americana / Roots Rock
- When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Guanabanas Waterfront Restaurant (960 N Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477)
- Tickets: Free (No Cover)
14. Roadkill Ghost Choir
- Genre: Indie Folk / Post-Rock
- When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Will’s Pub (1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803)
- Tickets: $18.00
15. Soapbox Soliloquy
- Genre: Psychedelic Rock / Dream Pop
- When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Crowbar (1812 N 17th St, Tampa, FL 33605)
- Tickets: $12.00
16. Universal Green
- Genre: Funk / Hip-Hop / Soul
- When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Jack Rabbits (1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207)
- Tickets: $15.00
17. Sweet William
- Genre: Indie Rock / Emo
- When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: The Handlebar (319 N Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL 32502)
- Tickets: $10.00
18. Jacuzzi Boys
- Genre: Garage Rock / Pop Punk
- When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
- Where: Gramps (176 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127)
- Tickets: $15.00
19. The Intoxicators!
- Genre: Surf Rock / Instrumental / Rockabilly
- When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
- Where: Poorhouse (110 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312)
- Tickets: $10.00
20. The Hails
- Genre: Indie Pop / Alternative
- When: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Where: Respectable Street (518 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401)
- Tickets: $18.00
Support Your Local Music Scene!
Local acts and independent stages keep Florida’s culture thriving. Pick a show, grab your tickets, and get out there to experience live music near you!
