Live Music 🎵
Who's playing tonight on Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island has a vibrant live music scene year-round. Most venues host performers Thursday through Sunday, with some offering music every night. Check each venue's website or Facebook page for the current week's lineup.
Typical Weekly Schedule
Schedules vary — always confirm with venue. The Center on AMI hosts special concert events (not shown).
| Venue | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎸Harry's Grill | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | – | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ |
| 🎵The Ugly Grouper | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ |
| 🍀Freckled Fin Irish Pub | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ |
| ⚓Drift-In AMI | ♪ | – | – | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ |
| 🌉Bridge Tender Inn | ♪ | – | – | – | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ |
| 🍹Daiquiri Deck | ♪ | – | – | – | – | ♪ | ♪ |
| 🌅The Sandbar Restaurant | – | – | – | – | – | ♪ | ♪ |
| 🥥Kokonut Hut | ♪ | – | – | – | – | ♪ | ♪ |
| 🌴Island Time Bar & Grill | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ | ♪ |
| 🐟Blue Marlin Seafood | – | – | – | – | – | ♪ | ♪ |
| 🦀Cortez Kitchen | ♪ | ♪ | – | – | – | ♪ | ♪ |
✓ Schedule last verified March 2026 · Confirm with venues directly
🎸 Harry's Grill
🎵 The Ugly Grouper
🍀 Freckled Fin Irish Pub
⚓ Drift-In AMI
🌉 Bridge Tender Inn
🍹 Daiquiri Deck
🌅 The Sandbar Restaurant
🥥 Kokonut Hut
🌴 Island Time Bar & Grill
🐟 Blue Marlin Seafood
🦀 Cortez Kitchen
Recurring Music Events
Gulf Island Concert Series
Seasonal · Evenings
📍The Center on AMI, 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria
Full-band concerts featuring national & regional acts at the island's community arts center.
View Schedule →Bridge Street Market
Sundays, Nov–Apr · 10am–3pm
📍107 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach
Artisan vendors, local food, live music, and Gulf views every Sunday during season.
Pine Avenue Art Walk
2nd Friday of each month · 6–9pm
📍Pine Ave, Anna Maria
Artists' Guild gallery crawl with live music and open studios. Galleries stay open late.
Sunsets at the Pier
Nightly · Year-round · Dusk
📍Anna Maria City Pier
The island's unofficial daily gathering — bring a drink and watch the show.
Anna Maria
3 venues
Every Night Harry's Grill
🎸Casual patio bar & grill — AMI's favorite burger
★ Live music every night — nightly performers listed
Fine Dining The Sandbar Restaurant
🌅Iconic beachfront fine dining
★ Sunset sessions on the beach
Concert Series The Center on AMI
🎭Community arts & culture hub
★ Gulf Island Concert Series — national acts
Holmes Beach
3 venues
Daily Music The Ugly Grouper
🎵Outdoor waterfront bar & grill with yard games
★ Live music daily — check calendar for performers
Music Hall Freckled Fin Irish Pub
🍀Lively Irish pub & music hall
★ Karaoke every Monday · Live bands most nights
Tiki Bar Kokonut Hut
🥥Tiki bar with tropical island vibes
★ Check schedule for live music nights
Bradenton Beach
5 venues
Historic Drift-In AMI
⚓Historic bar — once briefly owned by Babe Ruth (mid-1930s)
★ One of AMI's oldest bars — rich history
Waterfront Bridge Tender Inn
🌉Waterfront bar with Intracoastal views
★ Stunning bay & bridge views from the patio
Best Views Daiquiri Deck
🍹Rooftop bar — Gulf-to-Bay views
★ Best rooftop view on Bridge Street
Every Night Island Time Bar & Grill
🌴Gulf-front bar & grill with nightly live music
★ Live music every night — rotating local performers
Fri & Sat Blue Marlin Seafood
🐟Intimate 90-year-old nautical cottage — fresh local seafood
★ Reservations required Fri & Sat · Cozy cottage atmosphere
Cortez Village
1 venue
Cortez Village Cortez Kitchen
🦀Waterfront seafood restaurant in historic Cortez fishing village
★ Live music Fri 6–9pm · Sat 7–10pm · Sun 5–8pm · Mon Blues 5–8pm
✓ Live music schedule last verified March 2026 · Schedules change seasonally · Always confirm with venues directly before visiting