Venice Performing Arts Center

Date : Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 3:30 pm Tickets : $44 – $84 Enter a world of witches, phantoms, and spine-tingling thrills as the orchestra conjures a night of mischief and mystery. From eerie suspense to playful scares, this concert takes you on a journey through the shadowy, the supernatural, and the spectacularly spooky. The evening’s dramatic climax soars from darkness into dazzling transformat

Date : Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 3:30 pm Tickets : $44 – $84 Enter a world of witches, phantoms, and spine-tingling thrills as the orchestra conjures a night of mischief and mystery. From eerie suspense to playful scares, this concert takes you on a journey through the shadowy, the supernatural, and the spectacularly spooky. The evening’s dramatic climax soars from darkness into dazzling transformat

Date : Saturday, October 17, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Tickets : $39 – $89 Saxophone recording artist and 2025 World Entertainment Award winner Eirinn Abu, along with his Grammy-winning band, brings the inspiring Be The Light Tour to the Venice Performing Arts Center—benefiting A Brighter Light Foundation. Dedicated to providing suicide prevention and life-saving treatment, this unforgettable evening will feature not only an extraordinary live musical

 Date : Monday, November 9, 2026 @ 7:00pm Tickets : $17 **Single Tickets for this event will go on sale 2 weeks prior to the performance date. Valet Parking is NOT available for this concert.

Date : Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 3:30 pm Tickets : $44 – $84 Celebrate the timeless melodies of the Great American Songbook with guest artist Danny Sinoff, a dynamic jazz pianist, singer, and bandleader with more than 20 years of captivating audiences across Southwest Florida and beyond. Joined by the Venice Symphony Big Band, Sinoff brings fresh energy to beloved classics with smooth vocals,

Date : Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 3:00 pm Tickets : $29 – $79 SIXTIESMANIA ® is back —and groovier than ever—by popular demand after rave reviews! This high-energy celebration of the decade that changed music—and the world—forever returns to take audiences on an unforgettable musical journey from the British Invasion to Woodstock and beyond. Get ready to relive the sound, spirit, and cultural revolution of the 1960s a

Date : Friday, November 20, 2026 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, November 21, 2026 @ 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets : $44 – $84 Get ready to waltz, whirl, and be delightfully surprised! This sparkling program brims with effervescent melodies, soaring solos, and playful twists that keep you guessing at every turn. From lively dances to dazzling orchestral fireworks, the evening blends elegance, humor, and the sheer joy of musical magic. This concer

Date : Friday, November 20, 2026 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, November 21, 2026 @ 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets : $44 – $84 Get ready to waltz, whirl, and be delightfully surprised! This sparkling program brims with effervescent melodies, soaring solos, and playful twists that keep you guessing at every turn. From lively dances to dazzling orchestral fireworks, the evening blends elegance, humor, and the sheer joy of musical magic. This concer

 Date : Sunday, November 22, 2026 @ 3:00 pm Tickets : $29 – $79 Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, memories, and pure feel-good energy! Back by popular demand after wowing audiences here in the past, Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon return to the stage with their celebrated tribute to

  Date : Monday, December 7, 2026 @ 7:00pm Tickets : $17 **Single Tickets for this event will go on sale 2 weeks prior to the performance date. Valet Parking is NOT

Date : Friday, December 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, December 12, 2026 @ 3:00 pm Tickets : $40 – $95 + Fees We are thrilled to announce the return of the production of The Nutcracker in an exciting partnership between The Sarasota Ballet School, the Venice Symphony, and the Venice Institute for the Performing Arts. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magical score, this holiday favorite will feature enchanting sets and an array of stunning costumes b

Date : Friday, December 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, December 12, 2026 @ 3:00 pm Tickets : $40 – $95 + Fees We are thrilled to announce the return of the production of The Nutcracker in an exciting partnership between The Sarasota Ballet School, the Venice Symphony, and the Venice Institute for the Performing Arts. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magical score, this holiday favorite will feature enchanting sets and an array of stunning costumes b

Date : Monday, December 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Tickets : $25 + fees Celebrate the magic of the holidays with guest soprano Barbara Grizer, the Venice Symphony, and the cheerful voices of our Youth Choir. This festive event includes O Holy Night, Santa Baby, and the premiere of The 12 Days of Venice Christmas—the perfect way to share the joy of the holidays with family and friends.

Date : Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 3:30 pm Tickets : $44 – $84 Spend the most magical time of the year with The Venice Symphony! This family-friendly favorite welcomes audiences of all ages to enjoy a seasonal experience filled with warmth, wonder, and joyful surprises. Featuring guest vocalist Colin Eaton, the program blends cherished traditions from across the holidays and engaging narration,

Date : Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 3:30 pm Tickets : $44 – $84 Spend the most magical time of the year with The Venice Symphony! This family-friendly favorite welcomes audiences of all ages to enjoy a seasonal experience filled with warmth, wonder, and joyful surprises. Featuring guest vocalist Colin Eaton, the program blends cherished traditions from across the holidays and engaging narration,

Date : Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 3:30 pm Tickets : $44 – $84 Spend the most magical time of the year with The Venice Symphony! This family-friendly favorite welcomes audiences of all ages to enjoy a seasonal experience filled with warmth, wonder, and joyful surprises. Featuring guest vocalist Colin Eaton, the program blends cherished traditions from across the holidays and engaging narration,

Date : Tuesday, December 22, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Tickets : $39 – $99 Celebrate the season with the breathtaking sound of Voctave, an 11-member a cappella sensation that delivers holiday magic in every note. Hailing from Central Florida, Voctave has become one of the most captivating vocal groups in the world, known for their rich harmonies, intricate arrangements, and stunning musical precision. Founded by acclaimed producer and arranger J

Date : Sunday, January 3, 2027 @ 7:00 pm Tickets : $39 – $89 Get ready—this is the show audiences can’t stop talking about! After thrilling crowds here in the past, “Live and Let Die” returns, bringing even more energy, excitement, and unforgettable music to the stage. When Beatles producer Sir George Martin tells you, “You sound like Paul McCartney,” and Paul McCartney himself says, “You are a great musician”… that says it all. <

Date : Friday, January 8, 2027 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, January 9, 2027 @ 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets : $44 – $84 Step into the golden age of film music with this thrilling tribute to cinema’s legendary composers. From suspenseful intrigue to sweeping, unforgettable themes, this program brings Hollywood’s most iconic scores to life in an evening of glamour and cinematic flair. FEATURING Goldfinger – Barry En

Date : Friday, January 8, 2027 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, January 9, 2027 @ 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets : $44 – $84 Step into the golden age of film music with this thrilling tribute to cinema’s legendary composers. From suspenseful intrigue to sweeping, unforgettable themes, this program brings Hollywood’s most iconic scores to life in an evening of glamour and cinematic flair. FEATURING Goldfinger – Barry En

Date : Sunday, January 10, 2027 @ 7:00 pm Tickets : $39 – $99 More Than a Tribute. It’s an Experience. The Beat Goes On isn’t your typical tribute show—it’s a Broadway-style, feel-good theatrical concert experience that puts audiences right in the middle of Cher’s extraordinary world. Bigger than an impersonation and more immersive than a concert, this show brings the music, glamour, drama, and unstoppable spirit of Cher

Date : Saturday, January 16, 2027 @ 7:00 pm Tickets : $39 – $89 Get ready for a night of country magic as the music of Alan Jackson takes center stage in a high-energy, feel-good tribute you won’t want to miss. Doug Brewin brings the spirit of Alan Jackson to life with incredible authenticity, capturing the signature sound, style, and down-to-earth charm that made Jackson a country music legend. With his natural voice and impressive g

Date : Saturday, January 23, 2027 @ 3:30 pm Tickets : $44 – $84 Trumpet powerhouse Wayne Bergeron joins the Venice Symphony Big Band for a performance of bold brass and big band brilliance. From Maynard Ferguson’s legendary lead chair to more than 500 film and television soundtracks, including La La Land, Frozen, and West Side Story, Bergeron’s soaring trumpet has defined the sound of modern music. Don’t miss this high-voltage evening

Date : Sunday, January 24, 2027 @ 7:00 pm Tickets : $39 – $89 Turn back the clock and crank up the volume—Creedence Revived is bringing the unmistakable sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival to the stage in a powerhouse performance that’s thrilling audiences around the world. This isn’t just another tribute band—Creedence Revived has quickly become one of the most in-demand acts on the global stage, playing to crowds of over 30,000 an

Date : Monday, January 25, 2027 @ 7:00pm Tickets : $17 **Single Tickets for this event will go on sale 2 weeks prior to the performance date. Valet Parking is NOT available for this concert.