Best North Florida Live Music This Weekend — August 27–30, 2026
Looking for North Florida live music August 27-30? This weekend brings local bands and solo artists to venues across Lake City, Live Oak, High Springs, Branford, Fleming Island, Starke and surrounding North Florida communities.
This North Florida live music August 27-30 guide gives you one easy place to find performers, venues, cities and showtimes for Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Whether you want live music with dinner, a waterfront afternoon performance, a Friday night band or a full Saturday night out, there are plenty of choices around North Florida this weekend.
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North Florida Live Music August 27 — Thursday Night
The Palmetto Kickers at The Tavern Ribs & Rolls
📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
📍 Lake City, Florida
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎵 The Palmetto Kickers
Start the weekend Thursday night with The Palmetto Kickers performing at The Tavern Ribs & Rolls in Lake City.
If you’re searching for live music in Lake City, Florida, this gives you an opportunity to start the weekend a day early.
North Florida Live Music August 28 — Friday Night
Friday brings several choices for people looking for North Florida live music this weekend, with performances scheduled in Lake City and High Springs.
Ian Suber at The Tavern Ribs & Rolls
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
📍 Lake City, Florida
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎵 Ian Suber
Ian Suber performs Friday evening at The Tavern Ribs & Rolls in Lake City.
This is another Friday-night option for anyone looking for live music in Lake City, FL this weekend.
Treetop Flyers at The Great Outdoors Restaurant
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
📍 High Springs, Florida
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎵 Treetop Flyers
The Treetop Flyers perform Friday evening at The Great Outdoors Restaurant in historic downtown High Springs.
Enjoy dinner and live music in High Springs, Florida while exploring one of North Florida’s popular small downtown communities.
Learn more about The Great Outdoors Restaurant .
Faster Than Flash at Cooper’s Hideout
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
📍 Lake City, Florida
🕢 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
🎵 Faster Than Flash
Faster Than Flash performs Friday night at Cooper’s Hideout in Lake City.
This is the first of two Faster Than Flash appearances included in our North Florida live music August 27-30 weekend schedule.
North Florida Live Music August 29 — Saturday Shows
Saturday has the largest selection in our North Florida live music August 27-30 schedule. Performances begin around lunchtime and continue late into Saturday night.
Stephen Quinn at Whitey’s Fish Camp
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Fleming Island, Florida
🕛 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
🎵 Stephen Quinn
Start Saturday afternoon with Stephen Quinn performing at Whitey’s Fish Camp in Fleming Island.
The noon start makes this an excellent early option for enjoying live music, food and a waterfront atmosphere before Saturday night’s later shows begin.
Learn more about Whitey’s Fish Camp .
Good Vibes Band at Cypress & Springs
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Branford, Florida
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎵 Good Vibes Band
Good Vibes Band performs Saturday evening at Cypress & Springs near Branford.
If you are looking for live music near Branford, Florida or around the Suwannee Valley, this is one of Saturday’s early-evening options.
Zac Petty at The Tavern Ribs & Rolls
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Lake City, Florida
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎵 Zac Petty
Zac Petty performs Saturday night at The Tavern Ribs & Rolls in Lake City.
Lake City continues to have several choices for local bands and solo acts throughout the weekend.
Branford Hwy at Cooper’s Hideout
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Lake City, Florida
🕢 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
🎵 Branford Hwy
Branford Hwy takes the stage Saturday evening at Cooper’s Hideout in Lake City.
This is another choice for anyone searching for Saturday night live music in Lake City, FL.
Faster Than Flash at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Hall
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Live Oak, Florida
🕗 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎵 Faster Than Flash
After Friday night’s Lake City performance, Faster Than Flash heads to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Hall Saturday night.
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is one of North Florida’s best-known destinations for concerts, festivals and live entertainment.
If you’re searching for live music in Live Oak, Florida this weekend, this is one of Saturday night’s featured shows.
Learn more about Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park .
Josh Nettles at Patriot Saloon
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Starke, Florida
🕗 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
🎵 Josh Nettles
Josh Nettles performs Saturday evening at Patriot Saloon in Starke.
With an 11:30 PM scheduled ending time, this is one of the later performances on Saturday’s North Florida live music calendar.
North Florida Live Music August 30 — Sunday Afternoon
Madi Bost at Cypress & Springs
📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026
📍 Branford, Florida
🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎵 Madi Bost
Finish the weekend with Madi Bost performing Sunday afternoon at Cypress & Springs near Branford.
The 3:00 PM start gives music fans one more opportunity to enjoy North Florida live music August 27-30 before the weekend comes to an end.
Quick North Florida Live Music Weekend Schedule
Need the schedule without all the details? Here’s a quick look at the weekend:
- Thursday, Aug. 27: The Palmetto Kickers — The Tavern Ribs & Rolls — Lake City — 7:00 PM
- Friday, Aug. 28: Ian Suber — The Tavern Ribs & Rolls — Lake City — 7:00 PM
- Friday, Aug. 28: Treetop Flyers — The Great Outdoors Restaurant — High Springs — 7:00 PM
- Friday, Aug. 28: Faster Than Flash — Cooper’s Hideout — Lake City — 7:30 PM
- Saturday, Aug. 29: Stephen Quinn — Whitey’s Fish Camp — Fleming Island — 12:00 PM
- Saturday, Aug. 29: Good Vibes Band — Cypress & Springs — Branford — 6:00 PM
- Saturday, Aug. 29: Zac Petty — The Tavern Ribs & Rolls — Lake City — 7:00 PM
- Saturday, Aug. 29: Branford Hwy — Cooper’s Hideout — Lake City — 7:30 PM
- Saturday, Aug. 29: Faster Than Flash — Spirit of the Suwannee Music Hall — Live Oak — 8:00 PM
- Saturday, Aug. 29: Josh Nettles — Patriot Saloon — Starke — 8:00 PM
- Sunday, Aug. 30: Madi Bost — Cypress & Springs — Branford — 3:00 PM
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Where to Find Live Music in North Florida This Weekend
North Florida has an active local music scene stretching across Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, High Springs, Gainesville, Starke, Fleming Island, the Suwannee Valley and surrounding communities.
Travel, Wildlife & Sound Gigs maintains a regularly updated calendar to make it easier to find local bands, solo artists, restaurants, bars, music halls and other venues offering live entertainment.
Our goal is simple: when someone searches Google for North Florida live music this weekend, live music in Lake City, bands in Live Oak, or weekend entertainment around the Suwannee Valley, we want them to quickly find the local performers and venues they are looking for.
North Florida Live Music Calendar
For even more upcoming performances, visit our North Florida Live Music Calendar .
North Florida Bands and Solo Artists
Want to learn more about the musicians playing around the area? Visit our North Florida Bands & Artists Directory .
Support North Florida Bands and Music Venues
Every weekend, local musicians, restaurants, bars, music halls and other venues help keep North Florida’s live music scene going.
Going to a show, following a local artist, buying dinner at a venue or simply sharing an event with friends can help support the people who keep local entertainment alive.
If someone asks you, “Where is there live music in North Florida this weekend?”, share this guide with them.
Bookmark our main events calendar because new shows are added regularly.
North Florida Live Music August 27-30 FAQ
Where can I find North Florida live music August 27-30?
Live music is scheduled across Lake City, Live Oak, High Springs, Branford, Fleming Island and Starke from Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30, 2026. You can see the complete schedule on the Travel, Wildlife & Sound Gigs North Florida Live Music Calendar.
Where is there live music in Lake City, Florida this weekend?
Lake City has several shows scheduled during the weekend, including performances at The Tavern Ribs & Rolls and Cooper’s Hideout. Performers include The Palmetto Kickers, Ian Suber, Faster Than Flash, Zac Petty and Branford Hwy.
Where is there live music in Live Oak, Florida this weekend?
Faster Than Flash is scheduled to perform Saturday, August 29, from 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Hall in Live Oak.
Is there live music near Branford, Florida this weekend?
Yes. Good Vibes Band is scheduled at Cypress & Springs Saturday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, while Madi Bost is scheduled there Sunday afternoon from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Where can I find live music in High Springs this weekend?
The Treetop Flyers are scheduled to perform Friday, August 28, from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM at The Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs.
How often is the North Florida Live Music Calendar updated?
The North Florida Live Music Calendar is updated regularly as new events are submitted or discovered. Because live entertainment schedules can change, always verify show information with the performer or venue before traveling a long distance.
Plan Your North Florida Weekend
From Thursday night through Sunday afternoon, this week’s North Florida live music August 27-30 schedule offers plenty of opportunities to hear local bands and solo artists.
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Last updated August 25, 2026. Performers, dates, venues and showtimes are subject to change. Please verify event information with the artist or venue before traveling.