Live Music near me in Orlando, FL
Looking for live music in Orlando? This list covers concert halls, rock clubs, neighborhood bars and restaurants where a band or musician is part of the night. The Plaza Live and The Beacham book touring acts, Will's Pub anchors the Mills 50 scene, and Johnny's Other Side has live music every day on its covered patio.
25 picks · Updated October 2026
The ranked list
- 1
The Plaza Live
Venue in Milk District, Orlando
An independent mid-size hall near the Milk District that books national acts across rock, R&B, jazz, country and K-pop. It also hosts comedy and podcast tapings, so check the calendar often.
- Live music
- Indoor
- Rainy day
- Nightlife
- 2
Will's Pub
Venue in Mills 50, Orlando
The heart of the Mills 50 rock scene, booking local and touring bands most nights. Age limits vary by show, and Lil' Indies next door makes an easy second stop.
- Live music
- Nightlife
- Adults
- Local favorite
- 3
The Beacham
Venue in Downtown, Orlando
A 1921 Orange Avenue building that bills itself as Orlando's longest-running independent stage, hosting touring concerts and late-night events downtown.
- Live music
- Indoor
- Nightlife
- Adults
- 4
The Social
Venue in Downtown, Orlando
A small downtown club a few doors from The Beacham where you can see bands up close. The two venues share a box office.
- Live music
- Indoor
- Nightlife
- Adults
- 5
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Venue in Downtown, Orlando
For orchestral concerts, choose Steinmetz Hall, built for acoustics. The campus also hosts touring shows, opera and dinner-and-show nights at Judson's Live.
- Live music
- Indoor
- Rainy day
- Date idea
- 6
Johnny's Other Side
Bar in Orlando
Live music every single day on a covered patio south of downtown, with bourbon, craft beer and home-style comfort food. A family-owned, no-fuss local favorite.
- Live music
- Local favorite
- Good for groups
- Happy hour
- 7
Lil' Indies
Bar in Mills 50, Orlando, $
Mostly free entry and a steady weekly lineup of jazz, country, jam sessions and DJs in a small 21+ Mills 50 bar. Sunday nights draw a hospitality crowd.
- Live music
- Nightlife
- Adults
- Cocktails
- 8
Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden
Bar in Ivanhoe Village, Orlando
Local musicians play among the shelves of the Washburn Imports shop in Ivanhoe Village, with small-producer wines and charcuterie on hand.
- Live music
- Wine bar
- Cocktails
- Date idea
- 9
Bem Bom
Restaurant in Audubon Park, Orlando
Live music Thursday through Sunday on Corrine Drive, paired with an unusual mix of Mexican and Portuguese cooking and salsas made in-house daily.
- Live music
- Mexican
- Lunch
- Dinner
- 10
Maxine's on Shine
Restaurant in Colonialtown, Orlando
A Colonialtown neighborhood restaurant that pairs live music with dinner and Friday-through-Sunday brunch. Smoked salmon waffles have been a draw.
- Live music
- American
- Seafood
- Brunch
- 11
RockPit Brewing
Brewery in SoDo, Orlando
A SoDo brewery and distillery with new small-batch beers weekly, house moonshine and gin, and live music in a dog- and family-friendly taproom.
- Live music
- Cocktails
- Dog friendly
- Family friendly
- 12
Toll Road Brewing
Brewery in Downtown Ocoee
About 20 house beers, a biergarten and rotating food trucks in downtown Ocoee, with regular live music. Kids and dogs are welcome.
- Live music
- Cocktails
- Outdoor seating
- Dog friendly
- 13
Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen
Restaurant in Winter Park
New Orleans natives run this Aloma Avenue kitchen, so live music comes with gumbo-style Cajun staples, cocktails and Sunday brunch.
- Live music
- Southern
- Seafood
- Cocktails
- 14
Vines by H
Restaurant in Dr. Phillips, Orlando
Nightly live music in the dining room of this West Sand Lake Road steakhouse and wine bar, plus a covered garden that doubles as a cigar lounge.
- Live music
- Steakhouse
- Seafood
- Wine bar
- 15
Rocco's Italian Grille
Restaurant in Winter Park
Live music plays Wednesday through Saturday at this dinner-only Winter Park Italian spot, which has a cocktail lounge and patio.
- Live music
- Italian
- Dinner
- Date night
- 16
Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar
Restaurant in Lake Nona, Orlando
Weekends bring live Latin music and DJs to this Peruvian gastrobar near Lake Nona. Come for ceviche and stay to dance.
- Live music
- Peruvian
- Latin
- Seafood
- 17
Moon Cricket Grille
Bar in Downtown Winter Garden
Across from the clock tower on Plant Street, this pub hosts live entertainment along with burgers and a large beer list.
- Live music
- American
- Burgers
- Gastropub
- 18
Capa
Restaurant in Golden Oak, Lake Buena Vista, $$$$
A Spanish guitarist plays on Wednesdays and Saturdays at this Michelin-starred Four Seasons rooftop, with Magic Kingdom fireworks in view.
- Live music
- Steakhouse
- Seafood
- Dinner
- 19
The BOATHOUSE
Restaurant in Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista
Live bands play on Friday and Saturday nights at this Disney Springs waterfront restaurant, and the weekend sing-along brunch brings music to the daytime crowd too.
- Live music
- Seafood
- Steakhouse
- Brunch
- 20
Christini's Ristorante Italiano
Restaurant in Dr. Phillips, Orlando
A strolling musician moves through the dining room nightly at this classic Restaurant Row Italian spot. Guests must be six or older.
- Live music
- Italian
- Dinner
- Upscale
- 21
Taverna Opa
Restaurant in International Drive, Orlando
Nightly belly dancing and dancing in the aisles at this Greek taverna on the upper level of Pointe Orlando. Good for groups in a celebratory mood.
- Live music
- Greek
- Mediterranean
- Lunch
- 22
Tony's Brazilian Grill
Restaurant in International Drive, Orlando
Weekend evenings bring live singers and an upgraded buffet at this Brazilian spot across from Bass Pro Shops on north I-Drive.
- Live music
- Brazilian
- Lunch
- Dinner
- 23
Kavas Tacos + Tequila
Restaurant in International Drive, Orlando
Nightly entertainment, a daily happy hour and a long tequila list at Pointe Orlando, convenient for visitors staying on I-Drive.
- Live music
- Mexican
- Tacos
- Brunch
- 24
Cafe Tu Tu Tango
Restaurant in International Drive, Orlando, $$
Live entertainment and painters at work during dinner make this I-Drive small-plates spot more of a show than a concert.
- Live music
- American
- Latin
- Brunch
- 25
Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts
Venue in Winter Park
Nonprofit performance space in Winter Park's Hannibal Square area with a busy calendar of jazz, swing, Latin and classical concerts. It also books comedy and tribute shows.
- Live music
- Indoor
- Date idea
- Local favorite
Where to find live music in Orlando by neighborhood
Downtown and the nearby Mills 50 and Milk District areas hold most of Orlando's dedicated music venues. On Orange Avenue, The Beacham and The Social sit a few doors apart and share a box office. Will's Pub and Lil' Indies anchor Mills 50, and The Plaza Live is near the Milk District. The Dr. Phillips Center downtown covers orchestral and theater-style concerts.
Beyond the clubs, live music shows up in neighborhood bars and restaurants. Try Imperial in Ivanhoe Village, Maxine's on Shine in Colonialtown, Bem Bom in Audubon Park and RockPit Brewing in SoDo. Winter Park has Tibby's and Rocco's, Winter Garden has Moon Cricket Grille, and Ocoee has Toll Road Brewing. Visitors near the parks will find music at Capa, The BOATHOUSE, Taverna Opa and Tony's. Cafe Tu Tu Tango and Kavas on International Drive round out the options for visitors staying in the tourist corridor.
How to choose a live music spot
For national touring acts, check the calendars at The Plaza Live, The Beacham, The Social and the Dr. Phillips Center, and buy tickets early for popular shows. For local bands and an easygoing night, Will's Pub, Lil' Indies and Johnny's Other Side are reliable, and Lil' Indies is mostly free to enter.
If you want music with dinner, pick by style: jazz and acoustic sets at restaurants like Vines by H and Rocco's, Latin music and DJs at Pisco, New Orleans flavor at Tibby's, or a Spanish guitarist at Capa. Breweries like RockPit and Toll Road welcome families and dogs, which makes them good picks for an afternoon with kids.
Tips for seeing live music in Orlando
Check age limits before you go. Lil' Indies is 21+, and ages at Will's Pub vary by show. Downtown venues on Orange Avenue are easiest by rideshare on weekends, when garages fill and streets close for nightlife. Arrive early at small rooms like The Social for a spot near the stage.
Schedules change week to week, so look at each venue's calendar before heading out. Restaurant music often runs on set nights: Rocco's plays Wednesday through Saturday, Bem Bom Thursday through Sunday, and The BOATHOUSE on Friday and Saturday. In summer, covered patios like Johnny's Other Side keep outdoor sets comfortable.
About this list
Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.
This page covers 25 live music spots in Orlando. You'll find them in International Drive, Downtown, Mills 50 and Dr. Phillips, spread across Orlando, Winter Park, Lake Buena Vista and Ocoee.
Where menus list prices, most of these sit in the $ range, with a handful at $$$$.
What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Weekend brunch and Live music.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see live music in Orlando tonight?
Johnny's Other Side has live music every day, and Vines by H plays nightly in its dining room. For bands, check Will's Pub in Mills 50, which books shows most nights, and the calendars at The Plaza Live, The Beacham and The Social. Lil' Indies runs a steady weekly lineup with mostly free entry.
What are the best concert venues in Orlando?
The Plaza Live is a favorite independent mid-size hall for national touring acts. The Beacham, dating to 1921, and the smaller Social sit side by side on Orange Avenue downtown. Will's Pub is the go-to rock club in Mills 50, and the Dr. Phillips Center's Steinmetz Hall is built for orchestral and acoustic concerts.
Where can I find free live music in Orlando?
Lil' Indies in Mills 50 has mostly free entry for its weekly jazz, country, jam and DJ nights. Restaurants and bars like Johnny's Other Side, Imperial Wine Bar, Bem Bom and RockPit Brewing host live music without a ticket, though you will want to order food or drinks.
Which Orlando restaurants have live music?
Vines by H has nightly music, Rocco's Italian Grille plays Wednesday through Saturday, and Bem Bom Thursday through Sunday. Capa has a Spanish guitarist on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Christini's has a strolling musician, and Taverna Opa adds nightly belly dancing. Tibby's and Maxine's on Shine also host live music.
Where can families enjoy live music in Orlando?
RockPit Brewing in SoDo and Toll Road Brewing in Ocoee both welcome kids and dogs in taprooms that host live music. The BOATHOUSE at Disney Springs has live music on Friday and Saturday nights and a sing-along brunch, and the Dr. Phillips Center schedules family shows.
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