Upcoming Events

Michael McDonald is proud to present his third livestream concert event, Home Alone 3: Yo Mama Be There, taking place on Mother’s Day weekend! Enjoy the show for yourself, or get a two-pack for you and the special lady in your life. The show will stream live on Friday, May 7th and be available to watch or rewatch all weekend long!  ...

Every Saturday morning 9:30-10:30AM on the lawn outside of the Van Wezel Erin Hurter, Yoga Instructor Relax, stretch and enjoy a fulfilling yoga session on the Sarasota’s scenic bayfront while instructor Erin Hurter guides you along the way! Participants should plan to bring their own yoga mat....

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! You're invited to a fun-filled outdoor concert event: Bay Music Live! at the Van Wezel! On Saturday, May 8, Yesterdayze brings the high-energy music of the ’60s to the Van Wezel’s lawn and terrace for an outdoor, socially-distanced sunset show. PLEASE NOTE: First come, first served upon arrival. The eve...

Part of the Broadway Cast Reunion Series $15 per ticket Meet the Broadway and National Tour stars of the Tony Award winning revival of Lincoln Center Theater's MY FAIR LADY! Your purchase includes access to view the Video On Demand from 12 AM EST on May 13 through 11:59 PM EST on May 16. Featuring: Laura Benanti (Eliza Doolittle), Shereen Ahmed

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Tickets: $32-$72 Classic Albums LIVE returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, May 14 for a limited-capacity performance on the main stage! The group will bring Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon to life on stage—note for note, cut for cut. “Twenty million people bought this album—...

Part of the Broadway Cast Reunion Series $15 per ticket We are delighted to add COME FROM AWAY to the Broadway Cast Reunion Series featuring 5 of the original Broadway female leads! Your purchase includes access to view the episode via Video On Demand from 12 AM PDT on May 27 through 11:59 PM PDT on May 30. Featuring: Petrina Bromley

NOTE: Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. You're invited to a fun-filled outdoor concert event: Bay Music Live! at the Van Wezel! On Saturday, June 12, Jah Movement returns to the Van Wezel’s lawn and terrace for an outdoor, socially-distanced sunset show. PLEASE NOTE: First come, first served upon arrival. The event kic...

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! With 41 Emmy nominations and the 8th highest grossing documentary (“Religulous”) to his name, Comedian BILL MAHER has set the boundaries for funny, political talk on American television for over twenty years. His unflinching honesty was seen first on “Politically Correct” (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993-2002) and for the last fourteen years on HBO&r...

NOTE: Tickets go on sale Friday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. A Sarasota Premiere! VIP packages available. Please scroll down for details. Disney Concerts presents Disney Princess—The Concert, a nationwide tour kicking off this November! “Be our guest” at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as an all-star qu...

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 SARASOTA PREMIERE! BRUCE HORNSBY, the creatively insatiable pianist and singer-songwriter from Williamsburg, Virginia, always has succeeded on his exceptional gifts, his training and his work ethic. He has collaborated with Ricky Skaggs and the Grateful Dead. He has scored films and performed with symphony orchestras. Hornsby describes his new album <...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 CELTIC THUNDER storms onto the mainstage with their latest live show, IRELAND, a brand-new revue show that revisits their most popular Irish and Celtic songs of the past decade and celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world. “We, like everyone else the world over, are concerned about the health of our families and c...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! With a cast consisting of incredible rock and roll singers and stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, Neil Berg returns by popular demand to share more of the 50-year history of the music that changed the world forever! From the progenitors of rock and roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the ‘50s, ‘60s, a...

TICKETS: $37-92 Do you remember the first time you heard the Christmas sounds of Mannheim Steamroller? You can celebrate the holiday magic once more when MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS returns to the Van Wezel with their annual holiday tour—a perfect outing for the whole family! The 2021 show will feature fan-favorite original classic Christmas hits from the...

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 Sarasota, FL (December 21) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that AMERICA: 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR on Friday, March 10, 2021 has been rescheduled to November 21, 2021. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep t...

NOVEMBER 23-28, 2021 Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and g...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Known for their smooth stepping, THE TEMPTATIONS were honored with the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award in 2013. As trailblazers of the 1960s, “The Temptations Walk” became a staple of American style. Their legendary tunes include “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to ...

Sarasota, FL (December 7) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that STOMP’s performance on March 7, 2021 has been rescheduled to December 5, 2021. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep their tickets, which will be honored for th...

DECEMBER 9, 2021 Sarasota, FL (October 30) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER: HITMAN TOUR on Sunday, January 31, 2021 has been rescheduled to December 9, 2021. Details on Katharine McPhee’s availability for this performance will be announced at a later date. The Van Wezel’s Box Office w...

DECEMBER 14, 2021 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! SARASOTA PREMIERE! SARAH BRIGHTMAN, the world’s best-selling soprano, makes her Sarasota debut with Hymn: Sarah Brightman in Concert. Brightman is known for her three-octave range and for pioneering the classical-crossover music movement, amassing global sales of over 30 million u...

JANUARY 3, 2022 Timeless music, dazzling costumes, breathtaking dance, stunning floral designs. SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR'S CONCERT returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for an unforgettable New Year’s celebration that will enchant and delight audiences of all ages in Sarasota. Freshly updated each year with a new cast and musical programme, the exuberan...

JANUARY 5, 2022 Sarasota, FL (September 28) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces Renée Fleming’s performance on January 13, 2021 has been rescheduled to January 5, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performanc...

JANUARY 6, 2022 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! SARASOTA PREMIERE!  Making their Sarasota debut, the iconic group IL DIVO transcends categorization, uniting the classical and the popular in multiple languages and infusing the passion of opera into their performances worldwide for over a decade. The quartet has earned over a hundred gold an...

JANUARY 13, 2022 Sarasota, FL (January 29) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that the PROUD: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner performance on March 9, 2021 has been rescheduled to January 13, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performanc...

JANUARY 15, 2022 Sarasota, FL (December 4) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that JAY LENO’s performance on February 14, 2021 has been rescheduled to January 15, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances sho...

Sarasota, FL (April 29) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that the JERSEY BOYS performances on February 26-28, 2021 have been rescheduled to January 25-26, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep their tickets, which will be honored for the future...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! The runaway hit of numerous international music festivals is hitting the road for its first U.S. tour! Known across the globe as “the ultimate-feel good show,” THE CHOIR OF MAN offers up 90 minutes of indisputable joy! It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s a pint-filled good time set in a working pub (free beer anyone?!?) that combines hair-ra...

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 Sarasota, FL (October 30) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that A TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN: THE QUEEN OF SOUL on February 18, 2021 has been rescheduled to February 9, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled pe...

Sarasota, FL (January 12) – The Van Wezel regrets to announce the postponement of Reza: Edge of Illusion on January 25, 2021 to February 10, 2022. “I am heartbroken to announce that we will not be reopening the main stage on January 25 as we had originally planned. We hoped to have new photohydroionization units installed in our three air handlers as part of our plan ...

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 Sarasota, FL (October 30) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that the SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY on February 12, 2021 has been rescheduled to February 12, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled perfor...

Sarasota, FL (March 10) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that the Paul Anka – Greatest Hits: His Way performance on March 17, 2021 is being rescheduled to February 20, 2022. Patrons are encouraged to hold on to their tickets, and the Hall will announce the new dates once they are available. These tickets will be honored for the new performance dates. The Van W...

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 Sarasota, FL (December 4) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that ENGELBERY HUMPERDINCK’s performance on March 18, 2021 has been rescheduled to February 28, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled perf...

Sarasota, FL (February 22) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that the Sweet Caroline Tour performance on April 21, 2021 is being rescheduled to March 1, 2022. Patrons are encouraged to hold on to their tickets, and the Hall will announce the new dates once they are available. These tickets will be honored for the new performance dates. The Van Wezel’s Box Offic...

MARCH 2, 2022 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide hav...

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 27 at 12:00 noon. Grammy-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman returns to Sarasota with this all new show on the main stage, bringing the beauty of Ireland to life. Postcards from Ireland celebrates the rich musical and cultural heritage of Ireland—all while taking audiences on a jour...

Sarasota, FL (April 12, 2021) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles on May 9, 2021 has been rescheduled to March 6, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep their tickets, which will be honored for the future perform...

MARCH 8, 2022 Sarasota, FL (December 21) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITAL on March 8, 2021 has been rescheduled to March 8, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep their tickets...

MARCH 9, 2022 Sarasota, FL (October 30) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that NEIL BERG'S 112 YEARS OF BROADWAY on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 has been rescheduled to March 9, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled perfo...

MARCH 17, 2022 Sarasota, FL (December 21)—The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that CHRIS BOTTI on March 14, 2021 has been rescheduled to March 17, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep their tickets, whic...

Sarasota, FL (April 5, 2021) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that ANASTASIA on March 23-28, 2021 has been rescheduled to March 18-20, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep their tickets, which will be honored for the future performance dates. ...

Sarasota, FL (April 29) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that the KENNY G performance on March 31, 2021 has been rescheduled to April 5, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep their tickets, which will be honored for the future performance dates...

Sarasota, FL (April 12, 2021) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that An Officer and a Gentleman on January 5-6, 2021 has been rescheduled to April 6-7, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep their tickets, which will be honored for the future per...

APRIL 10, 2022 Sarasota, FL (December 21)—The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that TERRY FATOR: IT STARTS TONIGHT on April 2, 2021 has been rescheduled to April 10, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep their ti...

APRIL 11, 2022 Sarasota, FL (January 29) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that the Rick Thomas: Mansion of Dreams performance on April 8, 2021 has been rescheduled to April 11, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep t...

APRIL 12, 2022 Sarasota, FL (January 29) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that the Johnny Mathis: 65 Years of Romance performance on April 14, 2021 has been rescheduled to April 12, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should k...

Sarasota, FL (February 22) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that the South Pacific performances on March 29-30, 2021 are being rescheduled to April 14-15, 2022. Patrons are encouraged to hold on to their tickets, and the Hall will announce the new dates once they are available. These tickets will be honored for the new performance dates. The Van Wezel’s Box Of...

Sarasota, FL (April 5, 2021) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that Fiddler on the Roof on April 27-29, 2021 has been rescheduled to April 19-21, 2022. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes. Patrons who wish to attend rescheduled performances should keep their tickets, which will be honored for the future performan...

Sarasota, FL (March 10) – The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces that the One Night of Queen performance on May 15, 2021 is being rescheduled to May 7, 2022. Patrons are encouraged to hold on to their tickets, and the Hall will announce the new dates once they are available. These tickets will be honored for the new performance dates. The Van Wezel’s Box Office will b...