Live music in Duval County, FL

Steak night at Post 316 features a hearty ribeye plate for $14, served with your choice of baked potato or fries, sautéed mushrooms and onions, a salad, and a dinner roll. Prefer seafood... choose salmon for $11, or go with the combo for $22. The evening includes a round of Steak Bingo, drink specials for anyone wearing an R.E.D. shirt, and live music to cap it off.

LandShark Bar & Grill in Jacksonville Beach features live music by local musicians. After spending time in the sun, guests can head inside to cool off, enjoy a drink, and take in the performances.

Spend an evening at MaviJax with Glory and a soundtrack of favorite female-driven hits from across the decades. Enjoy drinks, food, and dancing by the marina for a relaxed start to the weekend.

Presented by Colt Classic, The Gringos perform live at Decca Live in Jacksonville, Florida. The band is an indie rock act from Athens, Georgia.

Enjoy a lively karaoke night at Players Grille - Brooklyn. Take the stage and sing your favorite songs, bring friends to share the fun, or relax and cheer for the performers. Chilled drinks and tasty food are available, and the friendly neighborhood atmosphere makes it easy to settle in for a good time.

San Marco Community Center hosts a lively swing dance in Jacksonville that welcomes newcomers and experienced dancers alike. The evening begins with an easy-to-follow lesson, then flows into social dancing. Music covers many genres and highlights East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Shag, Balboa, and Lindy Hop. No partner or prior experience is needed. This family-friendly gathering focuses on community, connection, and plenty of fun.

Holding Absence and Arm’s Length bring their North American co-headliner tour to FIVE - Jacksonville. This event is all ages. The venue is cashless, so credit or debit cards are required for purchases at the bars, box office, and guest services. Parking is limited, and rideshare is encouraged, with a designated pick-up and drop-off area near the entrance. Tickets are available online, at the venue box office, and at Tiger Records, with physical tickets offered at the box office. Prices include all fees and taxes, and in-person purchases have reduced fees. Tickets may be available at the door if not sold out. All sales are final, and the lineup and set times may change. The venue and TicketWeb may cancel tickets suspected of being bought for resale. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry to age-restricted events, and there is no re-entry. To help prevent fraud, posts offering tickets are removed from the event’s discussion page.

At RoadRunners ReRock the Beach Bowl, relax at a welcoming venue and enjoy the hits while savoring food and drinks. There is no cover charge.

Atlanta Rhythm Section and Firefall share the stage at The Florida Theatre for a showcase of classic American rock. Atlanta Rhythm Section has been a force in Southern rock for over 50 years, with 15 albums and well known songs including So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, Homesick, and Spooky. Firefall, formed in Boulder in 1974 by Rick Roberts of the Flying Burrito Brothers and Jock Bartley of Zephyr, is celebrated for a melodic blend of country rock, pop rock, and soft rock that helped shape the Colorado sound of the 1970s. Their catalog includes favorites such as You Are the Woman, Just Remember I Love You, Strange Way, and Cinderella.

At the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, this live concert recreates the music, visuals, and showmanship of Michael Jackson. The performance traces his career from the breakthrough sound of Off the Wall to signature hits like "Thriller," "Smooth Criminal," and "Billie Jean." Choreography, lighting, and costumes come together with the songs to create an immersive throwback to his golden era.

A dance party is headed to Mandarin, offering an upbeat atmosphere and a chance to hit the dance floor.

Root Down Jax presents a weekly silent disco in Riverside’s 5 Points, featuring wireless headsets with three color coded channels that cover throwback favorites, a live request line where you can write down songs and tip to move ahead, and modern hip hop and pop hits. Enjoy the music indoors or out and set the volume to your liking. Headphone rental is $10, with payment accepted by cash, card, or Apple Pay. The first 30 people receive complimentary headphones for the night, and a hand stamp allows reentry. This event is for ages 21 and up, with IDs checked at the door. It happens rain or shine. The venue is accessible for mobility devices through the front street entrance, except for the far end of the back patio.

Created for clubbers aged 30 and up, this party revives the golden era of the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s with a resident DJ spinning classic floor-fillers and a splash of eye-catching visuals. It focuses on good vibes, easy conversation, and plenty of dancing, all tailored for those who want a big night that does not cost them the next day. Taking place at Myth Nightclub in Jacksonville, it delivers a nostalgic soundtrack, a lively crowd, and a feel-good atmosphere built for seasoned ravers.

This weekly hangout keeps the weekend going with a featured combo pairing an Irish Breakfast Shot with a Macanudo. There are also specials on Bloody Marys, buckets of domestic beer, and bottles of champagne. Live music is part of the experience.

LandShark Bar & Grill presents weekend live music in Jacksonville Beach with performances by local musicians. After a day in the sun, guests can cool off indoors with a drink while taking in the music. The atmosphere blends casual beach-day energy with live performances from artists in the community.

Bethel Music brings its 2026 Tour to The Florida Theatre, highlighting a worship collective from Redding, California that centers on God’s presence and fresh expressions of praise. Co-founded by Brian and Jenn Johnson in 2001, the movement has grown from a local church ministry into an internationally recognized community of songwriters, artists, and musicians. They have released 27 albums, including We Must Respond, Moments: Wait, Simple, Homecoming (Live), and Revival’s In The Air, each with its own theme and featuring well known artists in the genre. The song Holy Forever featuring Jenn Johnson and CeCe Winans earned a GRAMMY nomination, and in 2024 it received the Dove Award for Best Song of the Year. The label has also received multiple Dove Award nominations in 2021 and 2022 across categories such as Songwriter of the Year, Worship Album of the Year, and Inspirational and Rock or Contemporary Song of the Year. On CCLI charts, Goodness of God held the number one spot for more than three years, with This Is Amazing Grace, No Longer Slaves, and The Lion and the Lamb sustaining Top 25 placements, while Reckless Love and Living Hope have appeared in the Top 10. In recent years the group has continually ranked at number 6 in Top 10 radio market share.

Put your music know-how to the test by naming songs before the chorus at LandShark Bar & Grill in Jacksonville Beach. Round up friends for friendly competition in a lively Name That Tune challenge, and enjoy a drink to brighten the midweek mood. This event is open to hotel guests and the general public.

The Blue Jay Jazz Jam is a weekly open session featuring high level musicianship and on the spot collaboration. It is a long running open jazz gathering in Jacksonville that gives jazz musicians a place to bring an instrument, sign up, and take part in a community focused jam built on listening, respect, and groove. Admission is $10 cash at the door, or $5 with a valid student ID. No advance ticket is required. Each week brings a new mix of players and sounds, so no two sessions are alike.

Black Violin treats jazz, hip hop, funk, and classical as raw materials to be mixed into something new. After high school, Wilner Baptiste, known as Wil B, and Kevin Sylvester, known as Kev Marcus, each earned full music scholarships, to Florida State University and Florida International University respectively. Performing alongside their DJ, the two classically trained violinists weave a wide range of influences into a signature sound that sits between classical finesse and the spirit of the emcee, pushing the violin into fresh territory. Braxton Cook, an American alto saxophonist and singer-songwriter, has toured with Christian Scott, Christian McBride, and Marquis Hill and has performed with Jon Batiste, Mac Miller, and Rihanna. His album Not Everyone Can Go blends jazz and R&B and evokes the glow of evening as the heat of the day fades. It does not settle into Quiet Storm, instead it moves through the margins. Across albums such as Somewhere In Between, No Doubt, and Who Are You When No One Is Watching? he continues to blur genre lines, making music that resists easy labels, a quality that is central to its appeal.

Every Thursday brings crab legs priced lower than frozen grocery options, along with free live music on the waterfront deck.

Karaoke takes center stage at LandShark Bar & Grill with a laid-back tropical vibe. Step up to the microphone and share the songs you love while others sing along and enjoy the atmosphere. Participation is open to hotel guests and the general public.

Combichrist brings the Venom in the Mouth of God Tour to The Albatross in Jacksonville, FL, joined by Dead Animal Assembly Plant and Dancing With Ghosts. The show welcomes attendees of all ages.

This open mic brings songs, stories, and a welcoming community to Lillian’s Sports Grill in Jacksonville. Performers of all experience levels are welcome to take the stage. Each slot allows up to three songs, and signing up in advance is encouraged. A featured artist opportunity offers a paid set with a $50 stipend. Original music is welcome but not required. To secure a spot or apply for the feature, email jaxsoundwavesessions@gmail.com or use the GigZag app. For questions, contact Keith Kimball on Facebook Messenger, email board@nffolk.com, or text or call Cindy Bear at (904) 626-2829. Bring an instrument, a poem, a song, or simply your voice, and help build the local music community one performance at a time.