While Naples, 45 minutes south of Fort Myers, may be best known for its perfect Southwest Florida beaches, golf courses, and fantastic restaurants, we’re here to let you in on a little secret — it’s also a great spot for live music!
Whether you want to kick back with some craft beer and country tunes, salsa dance the night away, or rock out under the stars at an outdoor concert, the Naples music scene has it all.
Here are the ten best live music spots around your Naples Florida Vacation Home.
1. Whiskey Park
- 3380 Mercantile Avenue, Naples, FL
- whiskeypark-naples.com
- Hip spot for gourmet grub, premium whiskey, and live entertainment
- Live music: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 PM
With a wide selection of whiskey, a menu of foodie favorites, and live entertainment, Whiskey Park is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Stop in for a bite of their famous Guinness Shepherd’s Pie, try a whiskey flight, and stay for some tunes of all types. Whiskey Park hosts local and traveling bands and DJs playing top 40 hits, classic rock, pop, oldies, metal, and more.
Are you brave enough to belt out a tune on your own? Visit on a Tuesday or Thursday and take the stage for Karaoke night. Don’t worry; there’s plenty of “liquid courage” if you need it, with an extensive cocktail list and craft beers on tap.
2. Midnight Tavern
- 2800 Davis Boulevard, Naples, FL
- midnighttavernfl.com
- Local dive bar featuring late-night entertainment, bar munchies, and drink specials
- Live music: Thursday – Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM
When you want to eat, drink, and vibe like a local, there’s no better spot than Midnight Tavern on a Saturday night. This classic, no-frills dive bar features a lineup of local bands, a menu of bar munchies, and drink specials nearly every night.
A favorite among locals, Midnight Tavern is the perfect place to pull up a barstool, grab a pint and a burger, and enjoy some classic hits, country, and rock and roll. And if you’re looking for a late-night hang, Midnight Tavern is open until 2:00 AM on the weekends.
3. Mercato
- 9110 Strada Place Naples, FL
- experiencemercato.com
- Entertainment complex with outdoor concerts and restaurants with live music
- Live music: daily at select Mercato restaurants, monthly outdoor concert series on the lawn
Mercato is the place to be for all things fun in Naples, featuring upscale shops, restaurants, and a movie theater. This sprawling outdoor entertainment complex always has something going on, from festivals to live music events.
You’ll find various live musical entertainment options around Mercato’s restaurants, but the most popular events are the Mercato Nights music series. These monthly outdoor concerts feature local bands playing all your favorites. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and cash for the mobile bar, and enjoy an evening of music under the stars!
4. Dogtooth Sports and Music Bar
- 5310 Shirley Street, Naples, FL
- dogtoothnaples.com
- Classic sports bar serving up craft beer, pub grub, and live entertainment
- Live entertainment nightly; check their calendar for times
A must-visit hangout for music lovers and sports fans — Dogtooth Sports and Music Bar has fun on the docket for everyone. With an ever-changing lineup of local acts, including everything from country and rock to jazz and blues, the music’s always playing at Dogtooth. It’s a great spot to grab a beer and pizza, catch a game, and stay for the show.
5. Naples Tiki Bar and Grill
- 11498 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL
- naplestikibarandgrill.com
- Toes-in-the-sand Tiki bar with tropical drinks and live music
- Live entertainment daily; check their calendar for times
An ode to the city’s laid-back beachy lifestyle, Naples Tiki Bar and Grill is the perfect hot spot to relax with your toes in the sand, sip pina coladas, and enjoy some live music. It’s vacation 24/7 here with a lineup of local bands, fruity cocktails flowing, and island eats like coconut shrimp and Cuban sandwiches.
If you’re looking for a great happy hour spot, Naples Tiki Bar is a local favorite. You’ll find tons of drink specials from 3:00 – 6:00 PM, and the tunes start early here, typically around 5:00 PM.
6. Z’s Music Kitchen
- 12655 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL
- zsmusickitchen.com
- Laid-back lounge with live bands, burgers, and craft beer
- Live music throughout the week; check their social media for the weekly lineup
If you love craft beer and live music, Z’s Music Kitchen is the place to be. You’ll find over 20 craft beers on tap from local breweries and a lineup of local acts performing everything from rock, electronic beats, and jazz to pop hits and tributes to Pink Floyd.
Z’s Music Kitchen also features a full liquor bar with lively cocktails and a menu of burgers, wings, and seafood. A good time is always found at Z’s!
7. Blue Martini Naples
- 9114 Strada Place #12105, Naples, FL
- naples.bluemartini.com
- Upscale nightclub with swanky cocktails, live music, and bar bites
- Live music throughout the week; check their calendar for the weekly lineup
Want to get dressed up for a night on the town? Throw on your dancing shoes and head to Blue Martini Naples for a night of drinks and dancing.
Enjoy premium martinis and mixed drinks while the DJ spins hip beats or live bands take the stage. When hunger hits, enjoy some light bar bites like shrimp cocktails and flatbreads. There’s always a party at Blue Martini, and it’s the perfect spot for post-dinner drinks, dancing, and fun.
8. The Pub
- 9118 Strada Place, Naples, FL
- experiencethepub.com/locations/naples
- Classic British pub featuring live music and famous fish and chips
- Live music several nights a week; check their calendar for the weekly lineup
Take a trip across the pond for the night and rock out with some live music and classic British pub grub. The Pub features a lineup of local bands and serves up some wicked favorites like bangers and mash and their award-winning beer-battered fish and chips. The Pub is the perfect spot to throw back a pint, enjoy some tunes, and have a bloody good time!
9. Seed to Table
- 4835 Immokalee Rd, Naples, FL
- seedtotablemarket.com
- Market, food hall, bar, and live music venue
- Live music: Thursday – Saturday; check their calendar for times
A market with a food hall, bar, and live music venue — you’ve never seen a grocery store quite like this before. Truly a one-stop-shop experience, at Seed to Table, you can grab groceries, have dinner, enjoy a cocktail, and listen to live music all in one place.
In addition to catching some great live performances of rock, country, jazz, and top 40 hits — you have your pick of over 100 craft beers on tap, wine tastings, and a full liquor bar. There truly is something for everyone at Seed to Table!
10. Cavo
- 9108 Strada Place, Naples, FL
- cavolounge.com
- Upscale lounge spinning house beats, R&B, and salsa
- Live entertainment nightly. Check their calendar for the event schedule
One of Naples’ hottest spots for nightlife, Cavo features a nightly lineup of DJs spinning top tunes and live performers. Sip cocktails, snack on charcuterie, and salsa the night away in this swanky lounge. Cavo is the perfect spot to soak up the Naples party scene and kick up your dancing shoes!
Find Your Groove in Naples
Ready to find your groove in Naples? Book your stay with Naples Florida Vacation Homes to enjoy luxury amenities and all the comforts of home. And the best part — you’ll be right in the center of all the best beaches, shopping, restaurants, and, of course, live music venues!
