Gulf To Bay St. Pete Clearwater FL

Reggae, funk, hip-hop, jazz, EDM, good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll — take your pick. Whether you’re a casual listener or a serious music aficionado, St. Pete/Clearwater is always abuzz with electrifying live music for every taste.

There’s a palpable surge of fresh, positive energy in downtown Clearwater with the recent addition of The BayCare Sound, the city’s signature waterfront outdoor concert venue at Coachman Park featuring 4,000 seats under an enormous modern canopy and lawn space that can seat another 5,000 concertgoers. The new venue is adjacent to a playground, splash pad, plaza and promenade within its 19 acres of gathering space. Enjoy the gentle breeze as you jam to your favorite artists under the stars.

Jannus Live in downtown St. Pete has a smaller footprint with a capacity of 2,000, but the open-air courtyard venue has played host to thousands of national touring acts, local bands, DJs and other events since first opening in 1984. The local hot spot is known for its rustic charm, eclectic selection of shows, killer sound system, full patio bar and VIP balcony. Rock on.

Just under a mile away, you’ll find the historic Romanesque Revival-style Palladium Theater. The venue houses the 850-seat Hough Hall and the far more intimate 175-seat cabaret, The Side Door. Palladium offers a wide range of shows that run the gamut from classical, jazz and opera to dance, comedy and literary events.

Local live acts and American craft beer are what’s on tap at The Ale & the Witch. Located inside the Tower Plaza between Beach Drive and The Sundial, this taphouse offers inside seating and a large, pet-friendly outdoor courtyard where you can catch local music acts performing live regularly.

Located in a historic old-world Beaux Arts building, the glam Floridian Social Club in St. Pete’s Central Arts District serves up cocktails, cabaret and a smorgasbord of hip contemporary bands. The venue also features state-of-the-art tech, a close-to-the-stage pit, an upstairs balcony and plenty of VIP areas.

If you prefer your music near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, reggae, rock, acoustic and blues are usually on deck at Ka'Tiki in Treasure Island/Sunset Beach, while Jimmy B’s Beach Bar in St. Pete Beach has a huge open-air patio and two stages for live local bands.

What's the live music scene like in St. Pete/Clearwater? You can find live music pretty much any day in St. Pete/Clearwater, and a lot of it happens in the sunshine. The beach bars and restaurants always have local musicians playing, and there are a lot of small-to-medium-sized venues where you can see rising talent. Since the area is growing fast, we also have large festivals and draw big stars. For example, the Florida Orchestra recently partnered with celebrities like Rick Steves and Sting.

Are there any off-the-beaten path venues you would recommend? Ruby’s Elixir in downtown St. Pete is a fun spot to see jazz and blues. Dunedin Brewery and The Neptune Lounge in Tarpon Springs are also great spots for intimate shows.

Any suggestions for enjoying live music outdoors? Vinoy Park in St. Pete hosts a lot of cool events, from Reggae Rise Up to the Tampa Bay Blues Festival. Since it’s a waterfront venue, it’s not uncommon to see boaters — or dolphins — pull up to listen. Jannus Live, also in downtown St. Pete, is a great outdoor club to see hip-hop, alternative and indie acts.

The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park in Clearwater just opened and is already attracting icons like Diana Ross and Willie Nelson. The amphitheater has important amenities like clean bathrooms and lots of local food and beverage options.

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