In South Florida, live entertainment is performed in parks, shopping plazas and restaurants.
Some events are free. Others require a fee, or minimum order. For some venues, parking fees apply.
Live Entertainment in Broward
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Hollywood Beach Bandshell
Live entertainment from rotating variety of local bands usually 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays – Sundays at Hollywood Beach Bandshell, oceanside on Johnson Street, free for entertainment, beach parking fees apply, Read feature Free live entertainment at Hollywood Beach bandshell
Reggae @ ArtsPark in Hollywood
Free live outdoor event 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. July 31 features roots-reggae artist Julian Marley
Dubwise is opening performer
ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood 33020, website. Fees for parking in downtown Hollywood apply.
Park & Ocean
Park & Ocean restaurant & garden @ a Florida state park on A1A, free live music outdoors usually afternoons &/or evenings Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33304, 954-563-2900
Free Starlight Musicals events
Free live music 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Fridays in summer, Holiday Park on Sunrise Boulevard & Northeast 10th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33304, read feature
Dania Pointe
Free outdoor entertainment, usually includes live & strolling performers & DJ weekends at Dania Pointe shopping & dining plaza, 150 North Pointe Drive, Dania Beach 33004, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fridays, 12 – 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturdays, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays, free parking
Legends Tavern, Plantation
Legends Tavern & Grill features Shane Duncan Band Accoustic Duo 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, 1387 S University Drive Plantation 33324, 954-652-1162
Tarpon River Brewing
Live entertainment some weekend nights, information on Facebook, 280 SW Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale 33301, 954-353-3193, website
Sistrunk Marketplace
Sistrunk Marketplace is a food hall and arts & events venue with assorted food & beverage vendors, 115 NW 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale 33311. Live music is usually 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, and 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sundays, Register for free tickets online
Gulfstream Park Village
Gulfstream Park Village, shopping, dining & entertainment plaza, features free live music, usually 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach 33009, read feature
Carter Park Jamz
Free Events usually 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Third Fridays in June – October, 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311
Bring your own blankets or chairs & refreshments.
- July 16 Nue Road, old school & new school with a twist
- August 20
- September 17
- October 15
For information, 954-828-7275
Hip Hop & R&B
- July 31 & August 1 Deerfield Mango Festival, features hip-hop & R&B entertainment, early tickets $22.85 – $107.72, Quiet Waters Park, 401 Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442, website
Gallupi’s restaurant
- Live acoustic performers &/or bands outdoors week days & weekends, hours vary
- 1103 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 33062, 954-785-0226
- Reservations recommended for weekends
- drinks & appetizer minimum encouraged
- entertainment listing featured on website
Marina 84 in Fort Lauderdale
- Usually 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Fridays & some Saturdays outside patio @ Marina 84 Fort Lauderdale, free, 2440 W. State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale 33312, 954-734-2424, website , please verify the night you want to attend
Holy Mackerel in Wilton Manors
- Usually 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Holy Mackerel, 1414 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors 33305, 954-306-3690, website, free entry, indoor event, RSVP online
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