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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers free concerts and dancing outdoors in the city’s downtown area in winter and spring.  Friday Night Music Local bands perform Friday Night Music monthly in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The free music performances, weather permitting, are 7 to 10 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month in winter and spring.  Music events in 2026 will be: …

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For week night entertainment, live bands perform outdoors in a shopping and dining district in northwest Broward.  It’s live music 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesdays and entry is free.  The Walk on Wednesdays is at 2750 N. University Drive in Coral Springs. Entertainment  January 21 LiveFeed January 28 Feburary 4 Beverly Lewis and The Mixx …

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The City of Pompano Beach offers free live entertainment outdoors at different venues. Music Under the Stars  Music Under The Stars events are the second Fridays of the month, except in June, July and August. Bands perform on the Great Lawn, at the intersection of Atlantic and Pompano Beach boulevards. Live events, when offered, usually …

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Groove to the sounds of live bands in Davie. The outdoor music events feature regional bands, food vendors and entry is free. Sounds of The Town events in 2026 run January through May. Here is the schedule: January 16: Mixtape February 27: Southern Blood (Orange Blossom Festival kickoff) March 13: Havoc 305 April 17: Sucker …

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Plenty of live performers, visual artists and an aerial acrobatics act are featured at Art Hollywood, with events at participating studios and restaurants, and at ArtsPark in Hollywood. Art Hollywood in 2026 is noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 31, and entry is free. Lots of the events are in downtown Hollywood and at ArtsPark, …

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The City of Coconut Creek is putting on several free concerts as part of its Groove N Grub concert series. Bring your blankets, chairs and coolers and listen to favorite South Florida bands at these family-friendly concerts.  No pets are allowed. This event has been combined with the monthly food truck event, so you can …

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For fans of energetic Salsa sounds, these events are for you. There will be two Salsa Fests in Hollywood this year, one in January and one in April. The Hollywood West Salsa Fest is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 10, at Boulevard Heights Amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St., Hollywood 33024. The Hollywood West Salsa …

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The Deerfield Beach Historical Society is hosting an outdoor Driveway Friday Concert Series once a month at the Museum and Cultural Center. The series features local performers, usually the second Friday of the month. Admission is $10 (free for historical society members). The event is 6 to 9 p.m. Here is the upcoming schedule: Friday, …

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For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

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Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are permitted at some events. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitted. Events at Plantation Walk …

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With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, live bands offer free entertainment and lively events are featured at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale throughout the year. Featured Events Sound Waves The popular Friday Night Sound Waves free concerts are 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through December. The schedule includes: Dec. 19: …

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