North Florida Live Music This Weekend
Your updated guide to bands, solo artists and live shows happening around Lake City, Live Oak, Gainesville, Steinhatchee, Glen St. Mary and surrounding North Florida communities September 17–19, 2026.
Looking for North Florida live music this weekend? There is another strong lineup of local bands, solo artists and live entertainment happening from Thursday, September 17 through Saturday, September 19, 2026.
This weekend’s schedule includes live music in Lake City, Live Oak, Gainesville, Steinhatchee and Glen St. Mary, along with plenty of shows within driving distance of Branford, Fort White, High Springs, Wellborn, Jasper, Perry, Macclenny and other North Florida communities.
Whether you are searching for live music in Lake City this weekend, Live Oak live music, a Saturday night band, or something fun to do around North Florida, there are several shows to choose from.
Dates: Thursday, September 17 through Saturday, September 19, 2026
Featured Areas: Lake City, Live Oak, Gainesville, Steinhatchee, Glen St. Mary and surrounding North Florida communities
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 17–19, 2026. More events may be added, so check our North Florida Live Music Calendar for the latest shows, dates and times before heading out.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Kellen Vincent at Marion Street Bistro – Lake City, FL
Venue: Marion Street Bistro
Location: Lake City, Florida
Kellen Vincent kicks off the weekend Thursday evening at Marion Street Bistro in Lake City.
This is a good choice for people looking for dinner, downtown Lake City entertainment and live music before the Friday and Saturday weekend crowds arrive.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Steven Knotts at The Tavern – Lake City, FL
Venue: The Tavern Ribs & Rolls
Location: Lake City, Florida
Steven Knotts performs Friday evening at The Tavern in Lake City.
If you are looking for live music in Lake City Friday night, this is one of several local shows within easy driving distance of Live Oak, Branford, Fort White and Wellborn.
Wally Germany & Friends at Spirit of the Suwannee – Live Oak, FL
Venue: Spirit of the Suwannee Music Hall
Location: Live Oak, Florida
Wally Germany & Friends perform Friday night at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak.
Spirit of the Suwannee remains one of North Florida’s best-known destinations for live music, camping and Suwannee River entertainment.
Visit the official Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park website for current park information.
Bryan Wainwright at The 406 – Live Oak, FL
Venue: The 406
Location: Live Oak, Florida
Bryan Wainwright performs Friday evening at The 406 in Live Oak.
This gives Live Oak another Friday-night music option for visitors coming from Lake City, Branford, Jasper, Wellborn and other Suwannee County communities.
Faster Than Flash at Cooper’s Hideout – Lake City, FL
Venue: Cooper’s Hideout
Location: Lake City, Florida
Faster Than Flash performs Friday night at Cooper’s Hideout in Lake City.
This outdoor Lake City venue gives local music fans another Friday-night option with live entertainment, food and drinks.
See more shows on our Cooper’s Hideout live music and events guide .
Cold Shot Band at Mother’s – Gainesville, FL
Venue: Mother’s
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Cold Shot Band performs Friday night at Mother’s in Gainesville, with the music continuing into early Saturday morning.
This is another option for people looking for North Florida live music this weekend around Gainesville, High Springs, Alachua and nearby areas.
Visit the official Mother’s website for current venue information.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Junk Drawer Band at Island Oaks RV Resort – Glen St. Mary, FL
Venue: Island Oaks RV Resort
Location: Glen St. Mary, Florida
Junk Drawer Band performs Saturday evening at Island Oaks RV Resort in Glen St. Mary.
This is a good North Florida live music option for visitors from Macclenny, Sanderson, Baldwin, Lake City and the western Jacksonville area.
Cam Wheaton at Kathi’s Krab Shack – Steinhatchee, FL
Venue: Kathi’s Krab Shack
Location: Steinhatchee, Florida
Cam Wheaton performs Saturday evening at Kathi’s Krab Shack in Steinhatchee.
This show is convenient for visitors around Steinhatchee, Perry, Mayo, Cross City, Branford and the North Florida Gulf Coast.
Josh Nettles at The Tavern – Lake City, FL
Venue: The Tavern Ribs & Rolls
Location: Lake City, Florida
Josh Nettles performs Saturday night at The Tavern in Lake City.
This is another strong local choice for people searching for live music in Lake City, Columbia County and nearby North Florida.
Wally Germany & Friends at The 406 – Live Oak, FL
Venue: The 406
Location: Live Oak, Florida
Wally Germany & Friends perform Saturday night at The 406 in Live Oak.
This gives Live Oak music fans another Saturday-night choice close to Lake City, Branford, Jasper and Wellborn.
South Street Rock Band at Cooper’s Hideout – Lake City, FL
Venue: Cooper’s Hideout
Location: Lake City, Florida
South Street Rock Band performs Saturday night at Cooper’s Hideout in Lake City.
If rock music is your choice for Saturday night, this Lake City show runs from 7:30–10:30 PM.
Live Music in Lake City This Weekend
Lake City has a busy lineup again this weekend. Kellen Vincent starts things Thursday at Marion Street Bistro.
Friday features Steven Knotts at The Tavern and Faster Than Flash at Cooper’s Hideout.
Saturday includes Josh Nettles at The Tavern and South Street Rock Band at Cooper’s Hideout.
These events give people searching for Lake City FL live music, live music in Lake City this weekend, Columbia County events and North Florida entertainment several local options.
Live Music in Live Oak This Weekend
Live Oak has multiple shows Friday and Saturday.
Friday features Wally Germany & Friends at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Bryan Wainwright at The 406.
Wally Germany & Friends return Saturday night with a performance at The 406.
These shows make Live Oak another strong destination for North Florida live music this weekend, particularly for visitors from Lake City, Branford, Jasper and communities throughout Suwannee County.
Live Music Near Branford and the Suwannee Valley
Even when a show is not directly inside Branford, several of this weekend’s events are within an easy drive.
Live Oak offers shows at Spirit of the Suwannee and The 406, while Lake City has performances at The Tavern, Cooper’s Hideout and Marion Street Bistro.
Check the North Florida Live Music Calendar for newly added Branford and Suwannee Valley events.
Things to Do in North Florida This Weekend
This weekend’s live music lineup stretches from Lake City and Live Oak to Gainesville, Steinhatchee and Glen St. Mary.
Whether you prefer acoustic music, country, rock, restaurant entertainment, a campground show or a late-night band, North Florida has several options September 17–19.
Keep checking the calendar for newly announced North Florida live music this weekend and upcoming events throughout the region.
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Where can I find North Florida live music this weekend?
Live music is scheduled September 17–19, 2026 in Lake City, Live Oak, Gainesville, Steinhatchee, Glen St. Mary and surrounding North Florida communities.
Is there live music in Lake City this weekend?
Yes. Lake City has shows at Marion Street Bistro, The Tavern and Cooper’s Hideout from Thursday through Saturday.
Is there live music in Live Oak this weekend?
Yes. Live Oak has shows at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and The 406 on Friday and Saturday.
Where can I find live music near Branford this weekend?
Several shows are within driving distance of Branford, including performances in Live Oak and Lake City. Check the North Florida Live Music Calendar for new Branford and Suwannee Valley listings.
Where can I find North Florida live music every weekend?
Visit Travel + Wildlife + Sound Gigs for an updated North Florida Live Music Calendar covering Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, Gainesville, High Springs, Steinhatchee and nearby communities.
Keep Checking for New North Florida Weekend Events
New shows are added regularly, so bookmark the North Florida Live Music Calendar if you regularly look for entertainment around Lake City, Live Oak, Branford, Gainesville, High Springs, Steinhatchee and the surrounding North Florida region.
This guide to North Florida live music this weekend may be updated when additional bands, artists and venues announce their schedules.