Southwest Florida Concert Guide: Major Acts and Events Through May 2026

With many big name concerts and specialty events planned in both Fort Myers and Naples through to May 2026, this area of South West Florida is about to become a hub for live music and an area of increasing popularity within Florida's West Coast as we move into 2026 when the amount of touring artists and themed programming coming into to South West Florida will be at an all-time high.

A diverse lineup of concert venues, including Hertz Arena, B.B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Artis — Naples, Seminole Casino Hotel, The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Buckingham Blues Bar, Opera Naples, and other local spots, anchors the region's music scene. These stages collectively support everything from arena-level productions to intimate club shows and classical performances.

There are a variety of popular musical acts representing many different styles. For example, Barry Manilow, Styx, Santana, Weird Al Yankovic, KC & The Sunshine Band, Bill Murray's Blues Band, The Beach Boys, Earth, Wind & Fire, Los Lobos, Don McLean, Maren Morris, and several others will be performing. Ticket prices differ greatly by show and venue; some performances have VIP option(s), and many of the performances are projected to sell out quickly due to anticipated demand.

Specialty and themed events are a defining part of the calendar, including Gulfshore Opera's Festival Under the Stars, Candlelight tribute concerts, World Ukulele Day, Southern Fried Swamp Jam, and a range of tribute acts and orchestral performances. These performances add additionality to concert tours, thus allowing for more participation from both local and resort-type visitors. Information about ticketing and event attendance, as well as contact information for venues, connections to, and relationships with Arts Bonita, the Alliance for the Arts, The MACC, and Opera Naples, will facilitate your ability to find and explore the broad array of live entertainment options available in the region.