Things to Do in Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers, Florida hosts around 900 upcoming events, with approximately 400 scheduled within the next 30 days for residents and visitors planning their month. About 30 percent of these listings are free, offering accessible options for the city population of about 86,000 as recorded in 2020. Theater and performing arts dominate the schedule with roughly 200 events, followed by concerts and live music at about 100. Other popular categories include business networking, workshops, community gatherings, and hiking activities. Major venues featuring high concentrations of listings are the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Millennial Brewing Company, J. Vito's Supper Club and Lounge, Caloosa Comedy Club, and CREW Marsh Trails. Touring productions such as Beautiful: the Carole King Musical, The Great Gatsby, Water for Elephants, and The Notebook appear alongside local acts like the Gulf Coast Symphony. This diverse programme ensures a wide range of activities available without needing to know specific dates or prices beforehand.

City facts

Weather

83°F · Mainly clear · High 84° / low 69°F

Population

86,395 (2020)

Area

126.8 km²

Elevation

3 m

Founded

1886

Source: Wikidata