Is there anything better than seeing a great band, up close and personal, surrounded by friends and fans? Of course not! You’ll find thousands of live music venues scattered across Florida – from sold out stadiums, to more intimate clubs, bars, and stages.

So how do you choose? We’re here to help. We’ve created a list of our favorite live music venues in the Sunshine State. You’ll love the music, atmosphere, and bands that play at all these award-winning venues. Rock on!

Florida’s Best Live Music Venues

High Dive (Gainesville)

High Dive is a live music and event venue unlike any other in Gainesville. They provide a professional concert experience in a cool funky environment. You would usually see this type of venue in bigger cities. The sound system is incredible and this venue attracts some famous favorite bands like Dave Matthews Band, Kenny Chesney and many more! Check their website for all the details.

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The Beachem (Orlando)

This awesome venue has been around for almost 100 years! The space often attracts superstar bands and singers. This larger than life space has a rich history. If only these walls could talk! Or sing. You will not regret getting tickets for a show here. Always, a great night!

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Vinyl Music Hall (Pensacola)

This intimate venue is centrally located. All around it are great bars and restaurants. If you are looking for a fun night out with friends and some great music – this is the place to check out. It is well-known as a local favorite.

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The Funky Biscuit (Boca Raton)

The Funky Biscuit is hip, fun and tasty. They have musician’s that play a variety of tunes such as NOLA funk, delta blues, fusion jazz and rock n’ roll. They also have a great southern style food menu. There is nothing better than great food and live music!

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Jack Rabbits (Jacksonville)

This local live music venue has been a favorite for more than 20 years. They feature local, regional and national artists from across a wide range of genres. The atmosphere is more dive-like with lots of good beer and drink options.

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Culture Room (Fort Lauderdale)

The Culture Room has been around for 25 years and for good reason! What a cool venue. The sound is great, the space is perfectly set up so there is not a bad seat in the house! They have a few bars to grab a drink before the music begins.

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Crowbar (Tampa)

Crowbar is open 7 nights a week and offers great live music and special events. The Crow’s Nest Beer Garden is also cool and different to check out. It is the home to several weekly and monthly events, so make sure to check their website for all the current offerings.

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Hi, I'm Jen and I love to travel, go to the beach and write about all the places I have visited. I also have a bucket list of places I can't wait to try! I've visited Cape Cod every summer since I was a kid and now enjoy traveling to all great beach destinations, including Florida! I have worked in the travel industry for all of my career. I love sharing my experiences of different restaurants and places and helping travelers find the best fit for them!

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