Plenty of events in South Florida offer free live performances featuring popular regional talent.
Some events are outdoors and include food trucks, artisan vendors and fun activities for youngsters.
They are ideal for wallet-friendly dates, family excursions and solo fun.
Prior to venturing out, please verify the event you’re interested in is on.
Free events with live music
Wellington
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Wellington offers free entertainment, including events with food trucks for your tasting pleasure 5 p.m. -9 p.m. Thursdays, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd.
Delray Beach
Live entertainment outdoor in Delray includes free events at Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave.,
West Palm Beach
Sunday on The Waterfront
Delight in live entertainment 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. third Sundays on the waterfront, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm, 561-822-1515, website
Live entertainment is featured at free outdoor events, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursdays on the waterfront, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm, 561-822-1515, website
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Boynton Beach
- First Fridays events 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the amphitheater. Events usually include live entertainment & fun for kids. Venue is 120 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach.
- Boynton Beach Gold Coast Band is featured at an event 7 p.m. May 20 featuring popular and patriotic favorites. Entry is free. Venue is
Boynton Beach Amphitheater, 120 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach 33435. Information is online. Bring blankets or chairs.
Fort Lauderdale
- Sound Waves, seasonal event, free entertainment Fridays at Las Olas Oceanside Park
- Free live entertainment at Jazz Brunch on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale first Sundays
- Jamz @ Carter Park third Fridays 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311, information is online. Bring blankets or chairs & food.
Hollywood Beach
Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands — and fans — rocking out. Hollywood bandshell offers free live entertainment. Events are usually 7 p.m. -9 p.m. Wednesdays – Sundays, weather permitting.
Information: Free live entertainment is offered oceanside in Hollywood,
Downtown Hollywood
Free Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk with live entertainment, exhibits & vendors. Events featuring live entertainment are third Saturdays.
Hallandale Beach
For free entertainment out in the fresh air, Gulfstream Park Village in Hallandale Beach has just the thing. Its Music in the Park series presents live musical performances from 6:30-9:30 p.m. usually Wednesdays – Sundays
Information: Free live entertainment outdoors at Gulfstream in Hallandale
Sunrise
- Tunes ‘N Trucks in Sunrise, various dates
Pompano Beach
- Old Town Untapped in Pompano offers art & entertainment usually first Fridays
Lauderhill
Live music is offered 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. May 15 and other dates in lovely botanical gardens, 3801 Inverrary Boulevard, Lauderhill. Entry is free. Bring your own blankets & food. No barbecuing. A playground is on site, and usually a food truck is at events. Information is online.
Dania
- Dania After Dark events are free outdoor festivals, usually 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. second Saturdays featuring live entertainment, art and food vendors.
- Assorted family-friendly entertainment & activities at Dania Pointe shopping & dining plaza Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Doral
Doral Yard features entertainment & events
South Beach in Miami-Dade
Free live music on Ocean Drive offered between 14th street and 14th place on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.
Free live music at Bodega Taqueria in South Beach and West Palm Beach
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