North Florida Live Music This Weekend
Your guide to bands, solo artists and live shows happening around Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, High Springs, Steinhatchee, Gainesville and surrounding North Florida communities September 10–13, 2026.
Looking for North Florida live music this weekend? There is a packed lineup of local bands, solo performers and live entertainment scheduled from Thursday, September 10 through Sunday, September 13, 2026.
This weekend’s events include shows in Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, High Springs, Steinhatchee, Gainesville, Starke, Archer and Morriston, with plenty of choices within driving distance of Fort White, Wellborn, Mayo, Alachua, Williston, Perry and other nearby communities.
Whether you are searching for live music in Lake City this weekend, Live Oak live music, things to do in Branford, or a Saturday night band elsewhere in North Florida, this weekend has plenty to choose from.
Dates: Thursday, September 10 through Sunday, September 13, 2026
Main Areas: Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, High Springs, Steinhatchee, Gainesville, Starke, Archer and Morriston
Music: Local bands, solo performers, country, rock, acoustic music and weekend entertainment
Full Calendar: North Florida Live Music Calendar
North Florida Live Music This Weekend Schedule
Here is the current North Florida live music this weekend schedule for September 10–13, 2026. New shows can be added or changed, so check our North Florida Live Music Calendar for the latest listings before heading out.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Shawn Manley at Marion Street Bistro – Lake City, FL
Venue: Marion Street Bistro
Location: Lake City, Florida
Shawn Manley performs Thursday evening at Marion Street Bistro in downtown Lake City. This is a good option for people looking for dinner, live music and Thursday-night entertainment in Columbia County.
Friday, September 11, 2026
Houston Keen at Cypress & Springs – Branford, FL
Venue: Cypress & Springs
Location: Branford, Florida
Houston Keen performs live Friday evening at Cypress & Springs in Branford. This is a strong local option for music fans around Branford, Live Oak, Lake City, Mayo and the Suwannee River area.
Wally Germany & Friends at Kathi’s Krab Shack – Steinhatchee, FL
Venue: Kathi’s Krab Shack
Location: Steinhatchee, Florida
Wally Germany & Friends perform live Friday evening at Kathi’s Krab Shack in Steinhatchee. This show is convenient for visitors from Perry, Mayo, Branford and surrounding North Florida Gulf Coast communities.
Ron – Cherokee Music at Marion Street Bistro – Lake City, FL
Venue: Marion Street Bistro
Location: Lake City, Florida
Ron – Cherokee Music performs Friday evening at Marion Street Bistro in downtown Lake City, Florida.
Kain Sanchez at The Tavern – Lake City, FL
Venue: The Tavern
Location: Lake City, Florida
Kain Sanchez performs live Friday night at The Tavern in Lake City. This gives Lake City music fans another local Friday-night choice close to Live Oak, Branford and Fort White.
Cliff Dorsey at The Great Outdoors – High Springs, FL
Venue: The Great Outdoors
Location: High Springs, Florida
Cliff Dorsey performs Friday night at The Great Outdoors in High Springs. This is a convenient live music option for High Springs, Gainesville, Alachua, Fort White and Lake City.
Faster Than Flash at Fiddler’s – Steinhatchee, FL
Venue: Fiddler’s
Location: Steinhatchee, Florida
Faster Than Flash performs Friday night at Fiddler’s in Steinhatchee from 7–11 PM.
The 352 Experience at Cooper’s Hideout – Lake City, FL
Venue: Cooper’s Hideout
Location: Lake City, Florida
The 352 Experience performs Friday night at Cooper’s Hideout in Lake City.
See more upcoming shows on our Cooper’s Hideout live music guide .
The Band “United” at Spirit of the Suwannee – Live Oak, FL
Venue: Spirit of the Suwannee Music Hall
Location: Live Oak, Florida
The Band “United” performs live Friday night at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak.
Spirit of the Suwannee is one of North Florida’s best-known music destinations and is convenient for visitors from Live Oak, Lake City, Branford, Jasper and the Suwannee Valley.
Visit the official Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park website .
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Ben Carter Band at Cypress & Springs – Branford, FL
Venue: Cypress & Springs
Location: Branford, Florida
The Ben Carter Band performs Saturday evening at Cypress & Springs in Branford.
Kash Langford at Kathi’s Krab Shack – Steinhatchee, FL
Venue: Kathi’s Krab Shack
Location: Steinhatchee, Florida
Kash Langford performs live Saturday evening at Kathi’s Krab Shack in Steinhatchee.
Stephen Quinn at Willards – Morriston, FL
Venue: Willards
Location: Morriston, Florida
Stephen Quinn performs Saturday evening at Willards in Morriston, giving music fans around Williston, Bronson, Archer and Ocala another weekend option.
Madi Bost at Marion Street Bistro – Lake City, FL
Venue: Marion Street Bistro
Location: Lake City, Florida
Madi Bost performs Saturday night at Marion Street Bistro in downtown Lake City.
Ryan Joyce at The Tavern – Lake City, FL
Venue: The Tavern
Location: Lake City, Florida
Ryan Joyce performs Saturday evening at The Tavern in Lake City.
In The Moment at The Great Outdoors – High Springs, FL
Venue: The Great Outdoors
Location: High Springs, Florida
In The Moment performs Saturday night at The Great Outdoors in High Springs.
Michelle Marie Band at Fiddler’s – Steinhatchee, FL
Venue: Fiddler’s
Location: Steinhatchee, Florida
Michelle Marie Band performs Saturday night at Fiddler’s in Steinhatchee.
Steel Kickin Band at Cooper’s Hideout – Lake City, FL
Venue: Cooper’s Hideout
Location: Lake City, Florida
Steel Kickin Band performs live Saturday night at Cooper’s Hideout in Lake City.
Junk Drawer Band at Patriot Saloon – Starke, FL
Venue: Patriot Saloon
Location: Starke, Florida
Junk Drawer Band performs Saturday night at Patriot Saloon in Starke.
The WyLDe and WaAcCKY Roy Mike Mullis Entertainment Project at Spirit of the Suwannee – Live Oak, FL
Venue: Spirit of the Suwannee Music Hall
Location: Live Oak, Florida
The WyLDe and WaAcCKY Roy Mike Mullis Entertainment Project performs Saturday evening at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak.
Faster Than Flash at Keg Room – Lake City, FL
Venue: Keg Room
Location: Lake City, Florida
Faster Than Flash closes out Saturday night at Keg Room in Lake City from 9 PM–1 AM.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Faster Than Flash at AMVETS Post 88 – Archer, FL
Venue: AMVETS Post 88
Location: Archer, Florida
Faster Than Flash performs Sunday afternoon at AMVETS Post 88 in Archer.
Zac Petty at Cypress & Springs – Branford, FL
Venue: Cypress & Springs
Location: Branford, Florida
Zac Petty performs Sunday afternoon at Cypress & Springs in Branford from 3–6 PM.
Live Music in Lake City This Weekend
Lake City has one of the busiest lineups in North Florida this weekend.
Thursday features Shawn Manley at Marion Street Bistro. Friday includes Ron – Cherokee Music at Marion Street Bistro, Kain Sanchez at The Tavern and The 352 Experience at Cooper’s Hideout.
Saturday gets even busier with Madi Bost at Marion Street, Ryan Joyce at The Tavern, Steel Kickin Band at Cooper’s Hideout and Faster Than Flash at Keg Room.
That gives people searching for Lake City FL live music, live music in Lake City this weekend, Columbia County events and North Florida entertainment several choices.
Live Music in Live Oak This Weekend
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park has live music Friday and Saturday.
The Band “United” performs Friday night, followed by The WyLDe and WaAcCKY Roy Mike Mullis Entertainment Project on Saturday.
These shows make Live Oak another strong destination for North Florida live music this weekend, especially for visitors from Lake City, Branford, Jasper and Suwannee County.
Live Music in Branford This Weekend
Branford has multiple shows at Cypress & Springs this weekend.
Houston Keen performs Friday from 6–10 PM, The Ben Carter Band performs Saturday from 6–10 PM, and Zac Petty performs Sunday afternoon from 3–6 PM.
These events make Branford a great choice for people looking for live music near the Suwannee River, Live Oak, Lake City, Fort White and Mayo.
Things to Do in North Florida This Weekend
This weekend’s live music lineup stretches across a large part of North Florida, from Lake City and Live Oak to Branford, High Springs, Steinhatchee, Gainesville, Starke, Archer and Morriston.
Whether you want a downtown restaurant performance, a local bar band, Suwannee River entertainment, a late-night rock show or a Sunday afternoon performance, there are plenty of choices.
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Where can I find North Florida live music this weekend?
Live music is scheduled September 10–13, 2026 in Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, High Springs, Steinhatchee, Gainesville, Starke, Archer and Morriston.
Is there live music in Lake City this weekend?
Yes. Lake City has shows at Marion Street Bistro, The Tavern, Cooper’s Hideout and Keg Room, with music scheduled Thursday through Saturday.
Is there live music in Live Oak this weekend?
Yes. Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park has live music Friday and Saturday night in Live Oak.
Is there live music in Branford this weekend?
Yes. Cypress & Springs has Houston Keen Friday, The Ben Carter Band Saturday and Zac Petty Sunday.
Where can I find North Florida live music every weekend?
Visit the Travel + Wildlife + Sound Gigs North Florida Live Music Calendar for upcoming bands, solo artists, venues and weekend events throughout the region.
Keep Checking for New North Florida Weekend Events
New shows are added regularly, so bookmark the North Florida Live Music Calendar if you regularly search for entertainment around Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, Gainesville, High Springs, Steinhatchee and surrounding North Florida communities.
This guide to North Florida live music this weekend may be updated as more bands and venues announce their schedules.