Sarasota, Florida Events — Theater & Performing Arts

Sarasota, Florida, founded in 1763 and home to around 55,000 people, currently lists about 1,300 upcoming events, with roughly 600 occurring within the next 30 days. Approximately 35 percent of these listings are free. The most common categories include Theater & Performing Arts with about 300 events, followed by Community & Social, Workshops & Classes, and Wellness & Mindfulness, each having around 150 entries. Concerts & Live Music account for about 100 events, while Business & Networking makes up about 90. Venues with the highest number of upcoming listings are Asolo Repertory Theatre, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Art Museum, Bookstore1Sarasota, Sarasota Opera House, and McCurdy's Comedy Theatre. Notable performers with scheduled dates include Singing In the Rain, Circus Sarasota, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Royal Family, and Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.

Frequently asked questions about events in Sarasota

Are there free events in Sarasota?: Yes, about 35 percent of the listed events are free. This means roughly one in three options does not require a ticket purchase.
What are the most popular venues for events?: The venues with the most upcoming listings are Asolo Repertory Theatre, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Art Museum, Bookstore1Sarasota, Sarasota Opera House, and McCurdy's Comedy Theatre.
What types of events are listed for this month?: The most common event types are Theater & Performing Arts with about 300 listings, followed by Community & Social, Workshops & Classes, and Wellness & Mindfulness, each with around 150 entries. Other categories include Concerts & Live Music with about 100 events and Business & Networking with about 90.
Which performers have upcoming dates?: Performers with upcoming dates include Singing In the Rain, Circus Sarasota, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Royal Family, and Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.

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