Live Music in Southwest Florida This Weekend | May 8-10, 2026 | Dusk

Live Music in Southwest Florida This Weekend | May 8-10, 2026The best live music in Southwest Florida this Friday through SundayThis weekend delivers 48 gigs across 10 venues. From morning beach sets to late-night DJ takeovers, the calendar runs deep.Friday, May 8 (16 gigs)The Whale FMB, Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, The Hampton Social - Naples, Back Streets Sports Bar, Backyard Social, Bay Street Yard, Swamp Cat Brewing Company, Anarchy Ale Works, The Lucky Screw, and Celebration Park Naples all have gigs.Acoustic pick: Karin James plays rock and classic rock at The Hampton Social - Naples from 5:00 PM. Band pick: Moonstone Riders bring jam band funk to Backyard Social from 6:00 PM. DJ pick: DJ Bemix spins hip hop and reggaeton at The Lucky Screw starting 10:30 PM.Saturday, May 9 (17 gigs)The Whale FMB, The Hampton Social - Naples, Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, Celebration Park Naples, Back Streets Sports Bar, Bay Street Yard, Backyard Social, Anarchy Ale Works, Swamp Cat Brewing Company, and The Lucky Screw all have gigs.Acoustic pick: Gator Nate plays swamp rock at Celebration Park Naples from 1:00 PM. Band pick: Phenomenal Animal deliver funk and blues at Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina from 5:30 PM. DJ pick: DELIA takes over Bay Street Yard with house and EDM at 10:00 PM.Sunday, May 10 (15 gigs)The Whale FMB, The Hampton Social - Naples, Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, Anarchy Ale Works, Backyard Social, and Back Streets Sports Bar all have gigs.Acoustic pick: David Ross plays country and americana at Anarchy Ale Works from 1:00 PM. Band pick: The Freecoasters play reggae and ska at Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina from 5:30 PM. DJ pick: Karaoke Nights at Back Streets runs late at Back Streets Sports Bar starting 9:15 PM.Every Venue, Every ScheduleAnarchy Ale WorksBackyard SocialBack Streets Sports BarBay Street YardCelebration Park NaplesThe Hampton Social - NaplesThe Lucky ScrewSlipaway Food Truck Park & MarinaSwamp Cat Brewing CompanyThe Whale FMBFind Your Next ShowNavigate the weekend with the platform tools.

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