Upcoming Events

Every Saturday morning 9:00-10:00 a.m. 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....

  Classic Albums LIVE returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on the main stage! The group will bring Led Zeppelin II to life on stage—note for note, cut for cut. “Led Zeppelin were the people's band and Led Zeppelin II was their call to arms. Every rock musician who picks up an instrument gravitates toward Zep, every musician says the...

Academy Award winning, Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian STEVEN WRIGHT continually sells out theaters internationally with his skewed comedic view of the world. Since his Tonight Show debut, which caused such a stir that Johnny invited him back to perform again within a week, the deadpan surrealist master has pushed the comedic boundaries in film, television and the live stage. With an Oscar-winning short film, a...

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 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 quartet of Broadway and animated film icons, their ma...

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 Absolute Zero as “a comp...

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Chart-topping a cappella group STRAIGHT NO CHASER returns to Sarasota! Their “Back In The High Life” tour marks the group’s return to in-person shows after a year of cancellations due to the pandemic. “To say we are excited is a huge understatement,” said group member Steve Morgan. “We cannot wait for the curtain to come ...

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, and ‘70s, up until MTV in the early ‘80s, NEIL BERG'S 50 YEARS OF ROCK & ROL...

KATHLEEN MADIGAN brings her "Do You Have Any Ranch?" Tour to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, November 19, 2021. Comedian Kathleen Madigan's 32-year comedy career is showing no signs of slowing down. Madigan has been touring 250 nights a year on the road and has risen from performing in comedy clubs to performing in marquee theaters with sold out shows. She's squeezed in over 40 app...

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 first Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album, along w...

The iconic classic-rock favorite AMERICA has amassed numerous gold and/or platinum albums, with their first greatest hits collection, “History,” hitting four million plus in sales. The Grammy® Award winners’ widely renowned singles – including “Horse With No Name,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “I Need You,’ “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross the R...

This show is available for purchase as part of the  Broadway Series Subscription Package:     •  Full Broadway Series     •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or mo...

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the stage in this dazzling family spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a whimsical, Broadway-style musical infused with contemporary circus artistry into the ultimate holiday gift for the family! As lights dim and music plays, a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life presenting an elaborate wonderland, invoking the stories behind a child’s eye as they dr...

  PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW DETAILS ON AND PURCHASE DAVE'S VIP EXPERIENCE!   Chart-topping, GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist DAVE KOZ returns to the road this holiday season with the 24th annual Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2021, featuring South African guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler, trumpeter Rick Bra...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! Emmy nominee & PBS host MICHAEL LONDRA brings an evening of “Christmas from Ireland” to the Van Wezel, told in song, dance and the festive stories of his youth. The famed Irish tenor, best known as the voice of Riverdance on Broadway and host of Ireland With Michael on PBS, sings beloved carols such as “O Come Emmanuel” and “T...

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 Beg” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” THE FOUR TOPS, who ...

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Sixteen-time Grammy®-winner DAVID FOSTER returns to Sarasota! A prolific songwriter, David played a key role in the career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé and more. Some of his most beloved hits include “And Love Goes On”, “Follow Me”, “Only You” and “Please Hold On”. A performer in his own right, he hosted “Foster & Friends”...

NOTE: Tickets to the general public go on sale on Friday, August 6 at 10:00 a.m. SARASOTA PREMIERE! Since 1975, GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS have sold over 15 million albums, played more than 8,000 ferocious live shows and built a catalog of classic hits including “Who Do You Love,” “I Drink Alone,” “On...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! JOE BONAMASSA is undoubtedly one of today's top live performers. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world's biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. Ce...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! Accompanied by orchestra and a choir, SARAH BRIGHTMAN decks the halls with show-stopping renditions of classics from the Christmas canon, along with personal holiday favorites and her greatest hits. A Christmas Symphony is sure to be an unforgettable Christmas spectacle during the most wonderful time of the year. Previously announced...

This show is available for purchase as part of the Classical Subscription Package:     •  Full Classical Series Single tickets for this performance will go on sale at a later date.  Timeless music, dazzling costumes, breathtaking dance, stunning f...

This show is available for purchase as part of the Classical Subscription Package:     •  Full Classical Series Single tickets for this performance will go on sale at a later date.  RENÉE FLEMING is one of the most hig...

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 and platinum awards in over 30 countries, and has solidified their status as a global sensation...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner, brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. The powerful raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence live on stage, plus band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers, making this the definitive tribute and a fabulous night out!...

From The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, lovable TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and philanthropist . . . it’s no wonder that JAY LENO is widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business.” Leno is the recipient of many honors, including Emmy, People’s Choice a...

This show is available for purchase as part of the Broadway or Classical Series Subscription Package:     •  Full Broadway Series     •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or more show...

This show is available for purchase as part of the Broadway or Classical Series Subscription Package:     •  Full Broadway Series     •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or more...

This show is available for purchase as part of the Broadway Series Subscription Package:     •  Full Broadway Series     •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or more shows)<...

Receive a 10% DISCOUNT FOR SPECIAL SHOWS* after a Subscription Package is Selected:     •  Full Broadway Series     •  Make-Your-Own-Series A

This show is available for purchase as part of the Broadway or Classical Series Subscription Package:     •  Full Broadway Series     •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or more show...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! Musician, vocalist and composer Damien Sneed toured with Aretha Franklin, developing a strong mentee relationship with the soul legend. In A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul, Sneed pays homage to the icon with fresh renditions of the beloved hits including “Respect,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Think,” “Until You...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! REZA has taken the art of illusion to a new level, delivering his rock concert style magic show to audiences across the globe. Young and fresh, REZA's new show, “Edge of Illusion,” has earned various awards including “Magician of the Year.” Don’t miss this Sarasota premiere—LIVE on the Van Wezel ...

Audra McDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry as both a singer and an actor. The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award, she received a 2015 National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama and was also named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people that year. Tony-winning performances include Ca...

Receive a 10% DISCOUNT FOR SPECIAL SHOWS* after a Subscription Package is Selected:    •  Full Broadway Series    •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or more shows)   &n...

Receive a 10% DISCOUNT FOR SPECIAL SHOWS* after a Subscription Package is Selected:    •  Full Broadway Series    •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or mor...

Don’t miss PAUL ANKA performing his Greatest Hits: His Way in 2022! With over 500 songs to his credit and over 126 albums recorded worldwide, Paul Anka is the only artist in history to have a song on the Billboard Top 100 over 7 consecutive decades. Anka was named the 21st most successful artist in Billboard’s history, alongside the ranks of musical greats such as Elvis Presley and...

The CELTIC THUNDER IRELAND live theatrical show embodies the essence of the public television stars, delivering a blend of lively, fast paced and upbeat songs “A Place in The Choir,” “The Galway Girl” and “Raggle Taggle Gypsy,” classic ballads “Mountains of Mourne” and “The Wild Rover” and renowned Irish love songs such as “She Moved Through The Fair&rdq...

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK returns to the Van Wezel! The icon has 64 gold albums, 35 platinum albums, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Las Vegas Walk of Fame, spanning a career of over five decades. He has performed for several presidents, the Queen of England and billions of fans around the world, recording romantic ballads, movie theme songs, disco, rock and gospel w...

Returning to the Van Wezel, the SWEET CAROLINE TOUR is a Neil Diamond Concert Celebration starring Jay White. White has performed over 10,000 concerts around the world over three decades honoring the artistry of the American music legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon. Featuring the greatest hits and beloved gems that audiences know and love, the production is an authentic Neil Diamond concert experience not to ...

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 have been laughing about for 19 years! <...

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 journey of story and song from across the Emerald Isle. Embrace an evening of angelic voices, breathtaking harmonies ...

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES returns to the Van Wezel by popular demand, delivering a note-for-note experience that brings all the greatest Beatles hits to life. Don’t miss the mind-blowing theatrical event that takes you back in time and was hailed by the Associated Press as “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” Performing together longer than the Beatles themselves, RAIN de...

This show is available for purchase as part of the Classical Subscription Package:     •  Full Classical Series Single tickets for this performance will go on sale at a later date. ITZHAK PERLMAN returns to Sarasota in recita...

Receive a 10% DISCOUNT FOR SPECIAL SHOWS* after a Subscription Package is Selected:    •  Full Broadway Series    •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or mor...

Receive a 10% DISCOUNT FOR SPECIAL SHOWS* after a Subscription Package is Selected:    •  Full Broadway Series    •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or mor...

For over two decades, Grammy Award®-winning master trumpeter and composer CHRIS BOTTI has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, to become the nation’s largest selling instrumental artist. His mesmerizing performances with a stunning array of legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemente...

This show is available for purchase as part of the Broadway Series Subscription Package:     •  Full Broadway Series     •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or more shows)<...

ABBA THE CONCERT continues to be one of the top ABBA tribute groups in the world, dazzling all audiences while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” Come dance, sing and have the time of your life at

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist KENNY G returns to the Van Wezel! In a recording career spanning three decades and 23 albums, he has woven elements of R&B, pop and Latin music into his signature, smooth sound. He has collaborated with superstars including Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Natalie Cole, and has become a staple on adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio stations over the years....

This show is available for purchase as part of the Broadway Series Subscription Package:     •  Full Broadway Series     •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or more shows)<...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! For the past ten years at the Mirage Hotel, world famous singer, comedian, impressionist and ventriloquist TERRY FATOR has sold out night after night with a show featuring his cast of characters that includes everyone from Winston the Impersonating Turtle to Elton John, to Elvis. In addition to winning America’s Got Talent, Terry has won Las Vegas&rs...

This is a journey never to be forgotten. Mansion of Dreams is the crowning achievement of the multi-award-winning Master Illusionist, RICK THOMAS. He has the unique ability to transport his entire audience to a mystical and riveting world unlike their own, and it is all found within the walls of his Mansion of Dreams. Stunning magic, extreme comedy, exquisite dancers and an inspiring story are wove...

Celebrating his 65th year in the music industry, legendary singer JOHNNY MATHIS is Columbia Records’ longest-signed artist. A sublime vocalist whose approach to pop music eclipses passing fads and trends, Mathis has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories – from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits and holiday music, all of which has assu...

This show is available for purchase as part of the Broadway Series Subscription Package:     •  Full Broadway Series     •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or more shows)<...

This show is available for purchase as part of the Broadway Series Subscription Package:     •  Full Broadway Series     •  Make-Your-Own-Series A (6 or more shows)<...

In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. The record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up. Gary began touring on his own, and in 2002, formed a band (“The Works”) to pay tribute to rock legends, Queen. Since May 2002, Gary Mullen and the Works have performed throughout the UK, US...