Another big weekend of live music is coming to Florida’s Gulf Coast, with everything from national touring acts in Tampa to blues, rock, country, dueling pianos and local favorites throughout Bradenton, Cortez, Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and the surrounding communities.
For Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, 2026, music fans can catch the Zac Brown Band in Tampa, Damon Fowler in Sarasota, Dead Set at Stottlemyer’s, dueling pianos at 88 Live, three nights of music at Cortez Kitchen, live bands at Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub, performances throughout the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest and plenty more.
The Suncoast Post has compiled this weekend guide with performers, times, venue information, phone numbers and direct website links. Entertainment schedules can change, so checking directly with the venue before heading out is always recommended.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Performer: Dueling Pianos…