Live music in Cape Coral, FL

Karaoke at The Brunch Factory pairs upbeat energy with tasty food and a chance to take the microphone. Friends can sing together, enjoy a meal, and have fun.

A party will be held on the patio.

Benise marks a milestone with a high-energy celebration of 25 years, filling the stage with Spanish guitar, a full band, and intricately choreographed dance. The performance sweeps through Flamenco from Spain, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, a Parisian-style waltz, and vibrant percussion, creating a theatrical journey across cultures. This Emmy Award-winning production has toured the globe for years and stands among the longest-running Latin-themed stage shows. From early days performing on the street to a featured spot on Dancing With The Stars, Benise has shaped a concert experience that blends world music and dance with dramatic flair. The two-hour show pairs new pieces with longtime crowd favorites from his busking era, along with bold reimaginings of rock anthems like Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir and AC/DC’s Thunderstruck. Classical gems also receive his signature touch, including Ave Maria, Moonlight Sonata, and Vivaldi’s Summer from The Four Seasons. Suitable for all ages, this world music and dance spectacle aims to lift spirits and has been likened to a Latin counterpart to Riverdance.

BAD LATITUDE, a four-piece rock band from Southwest Florida, brings a powerhouse night of classic and 90s rock to Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater. Recognized for headlining Cape Coral Bike Nights and for sharing stages with Candlebox and Drowning Pool, the group delivers a seasoned, high-energy show. The set spans favorites by Led Zeppelin, Guns N' Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Poison, Whitesnake, and Ratt, plus 90s staples from Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and Bush. The band continually refreshes the playlist with new additions each week to keep every performance current. A $10 minimum purchase of food or beverages applies. Table reservations are available by phone at 239-549-3000, with walk-ins accommodated as space permits.

Madison Morris brings vivid Americana storytelling and Texas blues roots to Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina in a live set that weaves country, Americana, and touches of R&B and hip hop. His music has been submitted for Grammy consideration three times, with We’re All Still Here, Hard Rain, and Eve of Revolution appearing on recent ballots, and Hard Rain earning a 2025 Josie Award nomination for Americana Song of the Year. A full-time performer with more than 200 shows each year, he shapes songs with melodic finesse, gritty solos, and expressive slide guitar. We’re All Still Here, written after displacement from Hurricane Ian, showcases his ability to turn lived experience into resonant lyrics. He launched Madison Morris & the Stringfellows in 2024 and is a member of BMI and the Americana Music Association.

A two-in-one tribute celebrates the music and personas of Elton John and Billy Joel at Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater. The production leans into a vintage vibe with look-alike styling, signature vocals, charismatic stage presence, and costume changes, all wrapped around a steady flow of familiar hits. Elton John’s storied career is highlighted with multiple Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Tony Award, a 2004 Kennedy Center Honor, and inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His catalog spans five decades with more than 300 million records sold, 50 Top 40 singles, 27 Top 10 entries, and seven number one albums. The Billy Joel segment traces the songs of one of America’s most popular performers, marked by 33 Top 40 hits, 23 Grammy nominations, and inductions into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. Expect favorites such as Rocket Man, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Candle in the Wind, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Bennie and the Jets, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, Piano Man, Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Only The Good Die Young, Movin’ Out, Big Shot, Angry Young Man, New York State of Mine, Vienna, and Allentown. The cover charge is $30, with a $10 minimum purchase for food or beverages. Reservations are available by phone at 239-549-3000, and walk-ins are accommodated if space allows.

ACMA and Island Hopper present a showcase of local songwriters at The Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, where members of the Americana Community Music Association, a Fort Myers nonprofit that supports original music year-round, will perform in the round and share the stories behind their songs. The lineup features Roy Schneider, Anthony Wayne, Bill Metts, Tim McGeary, and Matt Hannam. Roy Schneider, a founding member of the Americana duo Reckless Saints, has spent two decades performing original music across the United States and abroad, earned three NewFolk Finalist honors at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, appeared on Season 5 of NBC’s The Voice, and placed in the Telluride Acoustic Blues competition in Colorado. He and partner Kim Mayfield released the album Blue Twangled Folk’n’ Roll. Southwest Florida singer songwriter Anthony Wayne blends roots rock and Americana influences with memorable hooks and reflective storytelling, drawing on nearly twenty years of performances along the Gulf Coast while releasing original recordings and videos. Bill Metts, inspired by the 1960s country blues revival and known for finger-style guitar, has performed at the Mississippi John Hurt Blues Festival, Ground Zero in Clarksdale, the Will McLean Festival, and the BMI sponsored Island Hopper Songwriter Festival, and for four years hosted the weekly Songwriter Circle at the ACMA. Tim McGeary of Naples, signed in the 80s to A&M Records, toured with artists such as Billy Idol, Duran Duran, and Simple Minds, has songwriting credits on television shows including Smallville and One Tree Hill and on films including The Kiss Me Curse and Girl Got Mo, and now writes and produces for artists around the world. Matt Hannam of Fort Myers has performed solo, as half of Another Era, and with the five piece band The Collective, is an ACMA member since the organization’s first year, and is also part of the Hope by Song organization. Advance tickets are 15 dollars, and tickets purchased the week of the concert are 20 dollars.

The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective partners with a celebrated vocalist for a salute to the Great American Songbook. Fresh interpretations of classics by Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, Kern, and Rodgers and Hart unfold in the close-knit spark of a live trio. The set ranges from slow-burning torch pieces to brisk swingers, underscoring why these tunes continue to inspire new performances nearly a century on. Formed in 2021 and guided by artistic director Paul Gavin, the ensemble showcases top jazz in Southwest Florida, bringing in standout players from across the country for concerts that span the breadth of the genre.

A high energy karaoke night at Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon welcomes both confident performers and first timers. Step up to the mic and pick favorites from classic country, rock anthems, 90s throwbacks, and today’s hits. Come with friends, warm up those vocal cords after a couple of drinks, and turn the stage into your spotlight. Expect plenty of sing along moments and a fun atmosphere that makes for an unforgettable night.

A candlelit concert in Fort Myers transforms 90s hip hop into a string showcase at Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony, creating an intimate, multi-sensory atmosphere. Performed by the Listeso String Quartet, the program moves through medleys celebrating Fugees and Lauryn Hill with Ready or Not, Doo-Wop, Fu-Gee-La, and Killing Me Softly; Jay-Z with Can I Get A…, Big Pimpin, Money Ain't a Thing, and more; Nas with It Ain't Hard to Tell, N.Y. State of Mind, The World Is Yours, and more; Outkast with Rosa Parks, Elevators (Me & You), SpottieOttieDopaliscious, and more; Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott with The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly), Sock It to Me, and more; A Tribe Called Quest with Can I Kick It, Check the Rhime, Scenario, and more; Wu-Tang Clan with C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit, Protect Ya Neck, and more; 2Pac with Dear Mama and California Love; The Notorious B.I.G. with Juicy, Big Poppa, Hypnotize, and more; Dr. Dre with Still D.R.E., Forgot About Dre, Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang, and more, plus Gin and Juice by Snoop Dogg. The performance lasts 60 minutes, doors open 60 minutes beforehand, and late entry is not permitted. The venue is ADA compliant, seating is assigned within zones on a first come first served basis, and the event welcomes ages 8 and up with anyone under 16 accompanied by an adult. This is a tribute presentation and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the original artists, their estates, or official representatives.

River Nights: A Night on the Nile offers an elegant evening at The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in support of children and families in the community. The night features an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, live music, and an auction. Cocktail attire is requested. Proceeds benefit the Children and Families Scholarship Fund and programs served by the Fort Myers YMCA.

The new four-piece rock and roll band Captain Jam brings a smooth, dance-friendly set to Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater. This is a free performance with no cover charge, with a $10 minimum purchase for food or beverages. Expect familiar favorites such as Peaceful Easy Feeling, Ventura Highway, Chuck E’s in Love, Harvest Moon, Stuck in the Middle With You, Jolene, I Won’t Back Down and Ring of Fire, drawing on artists like Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Van Morrison, America, Neil Young, the Traveling Wilburys, The Coasters and Elvis. Cape Cabaret features three rooms dedicated to dining, dancing and entertainment. Seating can be reserved, and walk-ins are accommodated when tables are available.

Celebrate the sounds of the 80s and 90s on the beach at Lani Kai Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy an amazing atmosphere with music from these two decades.

RIVERSIDE delivers a lively mix of classic rock, new rock, funk, and groove favorites from the 60s through the 90s. Formed in 2009, this group of seasoned professionals is known across Southwest Florida for polished, high-energy performances. Their experience spans big stages, festivals, corporate events, private parties, and local dance venues, and they keep each show fresh by regularly adding new songs. This performance is set in the Ballroom at Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater. Admission is free with no cover, with a $10 minimum purchase for food or beverages. Seating can be reserved, and walk-ins are accommodated when tables are available.

78 RPM Duo brings a broad mix of songs from many well known artists to Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater in a free show with no cover charge. Expect a set filled with favorites such as Count on Me, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Doctor My Eyes, Everybody’s Talkin’, Here Comes the Sun, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Bye Bye Love, I Can See Clearly Now, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Treat Me Nice, Ventura Highway, Peaceful Easy Feeling, The Sound of Silence, Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard, Red Red Wine, Sweet Caroline, Dock of the Bay, Never Been to Spain, and Your Mama Don’t Dance. The performance is planned for the patio so guests can enjoy live music with dinner. Reservations guarantee seating, with walk-ins accommodated when tables are available. A $10 minimum purchase for food or beverages applies.

This free, no-cover rock and roll dance party spotlights Chicago Heat and its four lead vocalists, known for tight harmonies and a dance-friendly set. Expect favorites from 60s rock and roll, Motown, and pop, with songs made famous by The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Donna Summer, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Coasters, Danny and the Juniors, Dion and the Belmonts, Sly and the Family Stone, the Blues Brothers, The Duprees, Chuck Berry, Jerry Butler, Elvis, Bill Haley and the Comets, and more classics from the 60s through the 80s. Reservations guarantee seating and walk-ins are accommodated when tables are available. To reserve by phone, call 239-549-3000. An early bird special offers 20 percent off soups, salads, appetizers, and entrees, and there is a $10 minimum purchase for food or beverages.

At Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon, karaoke takes center stage with a catalog that stretches from country classics and powerhouse rock singalongs to 90s throwbacks and current hits. Participants can take the mic solo or team up with friends while others cheer and sing along. Chilled drinks are available from the bar. All experience levels are welcome, from first timers to seasoned regulars, for a casual evening of music and laughs.

Phenomenal Animal delivers an energetic blend of soul, classic rock, funk and blues, with plenty of improvisation and original material that keeps the music danceable and never the same twice. The group features three lead vocalists and includes Chris Stephenson on keys and vocals, Michael Weezus on guitar and vocals, Mike Brophy on drums, Reggie King Sears on bass and vocals, and Matt Rongstad on sax and flute, with occasional guests to make each performance unique. There is a $5 cover and a $10 minimum purchase for food or beverages. Reservations guarantee seating, and walk-ins are welcome when tables are available. Presented at Cape Cabaret Dinner Theater.

At Rooster's Barn & Grill - Ft. Myers, Songo Music Bingo puts a lively twist on the traditional game with a soundtrack of familiar favorites. Hosted by Alan James, the setting encourages friends to relax with a drink and sing along to well known tunes from favorite artists. It is free to play, and prizes are available, creating a fun blend of music and friendly competition.