Summer in Sarasota: A Complete Vacation Guide
There’s no place like Sarasota in the summertime! Seas the day in sunny Sarasota with the hottest events of the summer. Read below for a complete guide to your best vacation yet!
June Events
Sarasota Music Festival
June 1-22
Don’t miss Sarasota Music Festival’s 54th annual music extravaganza! This event is a prominent music festival for professionals from all over the country. Presented by the Sarasota Orchestra, there are an array of performances to enjoy, including Friday Festivals, Saturday Symphonies and more!
Summer Circus Spectacular
June 11 – Aug. 3
Summer really starts to heat up in Sarasota when the Summer Circus Spectacular comes around! Located at the Historic Asolo Theatre, The Ringling works with the Circus Arts Conservatory to bring a thrilling family adventure featuring performers from across the globe!
Players Centre Summer Sizzler Series
June 12-23, July 23-28, Aug. 14-25; Players Centre for Performing Arts
A Sarasota hotspot, The Players have been annually performing in Sarasota for 83 years! This carefully crafted combination of professional and new performers makes for a unique show. They have some sizzlin’ package deals available for purchase; such as all THREE shows for only $45! This package deal also comes with a three gift cards to Caragiulo’s, Sarasota’s finest Italian American cuisine! Check out The Players website here for more information about their delightful upcoming summer performances.
Friday Fest Summer Concert Series
June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20; Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Friday Fest is a great family-friendly activity for those on a budget! A relaxing evening event featuring blues, jazz, R&B and many more performances. This free outdoor concert is held on the third Friday of every month and will have food trucks, beverages and more. Enjoy a midsummer ice cream overlooking the Sarasota Bay with live music in the background.
There’s no end of fun in the sun and adventures to be had in Sunny Sarasota! Explore Sarasota’s hottest summer events for your best vacation yet.