With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, live bands offer free entertainment at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale throughout the year.
The popular Friday Night Sound Waves run November through May. In February and March, tribute bands present Backstage Pass. Usually artisan vendors and food and drink vendors are featured at the live music events. At 5 p.m., you can play games on the lawn. Music is from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
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In February and March, the concert series is called Backstage Pass. These performances are 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Here are the upcoming Backstage Pass performances for 2025:
- Feb. 14: Diana Ross, featuring the Divas of Soul, with Latraia Savage as Diana Ross.
- Feb. 21: Third World band celebrates Reggae Month South Florida
- Feb. 28: All Fired Up, Pat Benatar tribute
- March 7: Boston & Foreigner tribute
- March 14: Def Leppard tribute
- March 21: Blondie and No Doubt tribute
- March 28: Green Day tribute
The MKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park
The MKT is usually open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, with free entry. Verify hours on the MKT website, because they change based on the season.
Extra activities and entertainment are occasionally featured. Yoga is often offered, sometimes free and sometimes for an extra fee.
Venue & Parking information
Las Olas Oceanside Park is at 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316.
Parking is offered at lots and at Las Olas Beach Parking Garage, 200 Las Olas Circle, Fort Lauderdale 33316. Parking fees at the garage are usually $4 an hour.
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