Labor Day Weekend Live Music in North Florida
Find bands, solo artists and live shows happening around Lake City, Live Oak, Gainesville, Steinhatchee, Mayo and other North Florida communities from September 4–6, 2026.
Looking for Labor Day Weekend live music in North Florida? This guide covers bands, solo performers and live entertainment happening from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2026.
The weekend lineup includes live music in Lake City, Live Oak, Gainesville, Steinhatchee, Mayo and Lake Butler, along with several shows within driving distance of Branford and other Suwannee Valley communities.
Whether you enjoy country, rock, blues, acoustic music or local bands, this guide can help you find something fun to do during Labor Day weekend in North Florida.
Weekend dates: Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2026
Featured areas: Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, Gainesville, Steinhatchee, Mayo, Lake Butler and surrounding North Florida communities
Full calendar: North Florida Live Music Calendar
Labor Day Weekend Live Music in North Florida Schedule
Below is the current Labor Day Weekend live music in North Florida schedule. New shows may be added, so check the complete North Florida events calendar for the latest listings and schedule updates.
Friday, September 4, 2026 Live Music
Steven Knotts at Kathi’s Krab Shack – Steinhatchee, FL
Venue: Kathi’s Krab Shack
Location: Steinhatchee, Florida
Steven Knotts performs live at Kathi’s Krab Shack in Steinhatchee, Florida on Friday evening. This is a good Labor Day weekend option for visitors and music fans around Steinhatchee, Perry, Mayo, Branford and Florida’s North Florida Gulf Coast.
Palmetto Kickers at Fiddler’s – Steinhatchee, FL
The Palmetto Kickers perform live Friday evening at Fiddler’s in Steinhatchee, Florida. Enjoy live North Florida music, food and a riverside setting during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Visit the official Fiddler’s Restaurant & Resort website for current venue information.
Naturally Southern Band at Spirit of the Suwannee – Live Oak, FL
Venue: Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
Location: Live Oak, Florida
Naturally Southern Band performs live at the Music Hall inside Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida.
The park is one of North Florida’s best-known destinations for live music, camping and outdoor activities. It is convenient for visitors from Live Oak, Lake City, Branford, Jasper and communities throughout the Suwannee Valley.
Check the official Spirit of the Suwannee events page for park information and current schedules.
Josh Nettles at Fullhouse Lounge – Lake Butler, FL
Venue: Fullhouse Lounge
Location: Lake Butler, Florida
Josh Nettles performs Friday night at Fullhouse Lounge in Lake Butler, Florida. This late-night show gives music fans from Lake City, Starke, Gainesville and surrounding North Florida communities another option for Labor Day weekend.
Southern Burn Band at Mother’s – Gainesville, FL
Southern Burn Band performs live Friday night at Mother’s in Gainesville, Florida, with the show continuing into early Saturday morning.
This gives music fans around Gainesville, Alachua, High Springs and surrounding areas another Labor Day Weekend live music in North Florida option.
Visit the official Mother’s Pub & Grill website for current venue information.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 Live Music
Steven Knotts at The Tavern – Lake City, FL
Venue: The Tavern
Location: Lake City, Florida
Steven Knotts performs live Saturday evening at The Tavern in Lake City, Florida.
If you are searching for live music in Lake City this Labor Day weekend, this is one of the local Saturday night shows to add to your plans. It is also convenient for people coming from Live Oak, Branford, Fort White and other Columbia County communities.
Island Blues Band at Spirit of the Suwannee – Live Oak, FL
Island Blues Band performs Saturday evening at the Music Hall inside Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak.
Music fans from Live Oak, Lake City, Branford, Jasper and throughout the Suwannee Valley can enjoy Saturday night entertainment at one of North Florida’s signature music venues.
Late 4 Class at Keg Room – Lake City, FL
Venue: Keg Room
Location: Lake City, Florida
Late 4 Class performs live Saturday night at Keg Room in Lake City, Florida from 8:00 PM until midnight.
This gives music fans around Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, Fort White and Columbia County another Saturday night choice for Labor Day weekend.
Sunday, September 6, 2026 Live Music
Steven Knotts at Kathi’s Krab Shack – Steinhatchee, FL
Venue: Kathi’s Krab Shack
Location: Steinhatchee, Florida
Steven Knotts returns to Kathi’s Krab Shack Sunday evening for live music in Steinhatchee, Florida.
This is a good choice for people spending Labor Day weekend around Steinhatchee, Perry, Mayo or the North Florida Gulf Coast.
Brent Saunders at Spirit of the Suwannee – Live Oak, FL
Brent Saunders performs Sunday night at the Music Hall inside Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida.
This Sunday evening show gives people from Live Oak, Lake City, Branford and Suwannee County another opportunity to enjoy live North Florida music before Labor Day.
Late 4 Class at Suwannee River Rendezvous – Mayo, FL
Late 4 Class performs Sunday night at Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort & Campground in Mayo, Florida.
Located along the Suwannee River, this Labor Day weekend show is convenient for music fans, campers and visitors coming from Mayo, Branford, Live Oak, Lake City and nearby North Florida communities.
Visit the official Suwannee River Rendezvous website for resort and campground information.
Labor Day Weekend Live Music in Lake City, FL
Lake City has multiple music choices during Labor Day weekend. Steven Knotts performs at The Tavern Saturday night, while Late 4 Class performs at Keg Room.
These Lake City events are also close to Live Oak, Branford, Fort White, Wellborn and other Columbia County and Suwannee Valley communities.
Labor Day Weekend Live Music in Live Oak, FL
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park has live performances scheduled throughout the weekend in Live Oak, Florida. Naturally Southern Band performs Friday, Island Blues Band performs Saturday and Brent Saunders performs Sunday.
These shows make Live Oak an important destination for Labor Day Weekend live music in North Florida, especially for visitors from Lake City, Branford, Jasper and communities throughout Suwannee County.
Live Music Near Branford, FL for Labor Day Weekend
People searching for live music near Branford have several nearby choices during the holiday weekend. Events are scheduled in Live Oak, Lake City, Mayo and Steinhatchee, putting Branford within driving distance of multiple venues and performers.
Check the North Florida Live Music Calendar for additional Branford-area events as they are announced.
Things to Do in North Florida This Labor Day Weekend
Live music is one of several ways to enjoy the holiday weekend throughout North Florida. The region also offers restaurants, rivers, springs, camping, outdoor recreation and travel destinations within driving distance of Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, Gainesville and the Suwannee Valley.
This year’s lineup stretches from Gainesville and Lake City to Live Oak, Mayo and Steinhatchee, making it easy to combine North Florida live music with a weekend trip or outdoor adventure.
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Where can I find Labor Day Weekend live music in North Florida?
Live music is scheduled from September 4–6, 2026, including shows in Lake City, Live Oak, Gainesville, Steinhatchee, Mayo and Lake Butler. Check the North Florida Live Music Calendar for the latest additions and schedule updates.
Is there live music in Lake City, Florida this Labor Day weekend?
Yes. Lake City has shows scheduled on Saturday, September 5, including Steven Knotts at The Tavern and Late 4 Class at Keg Room.
Is there live music in Live Oak, Florida this Labor Day weekend?
Yes. Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak has performances scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including Naturally Southern Band, Island Blues Band and Brent Saunders.
Where can I find live music near Branford, Florida?
Several weekend events are within driving distance of Branford, including performances in Live Oak, Mayo, Lake City and Steinhatchee.
Where can I find North Florida live music this weekend?
Visit the Travel + Wildlife + Sound Gigs events calendar for current bands, solo performers and venues throughout Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, Gainesville, High Springs, Steinhatchee, Mayo and surrounding areas.
Plan Your North Florida Labor Day Weekend
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