Live music and nightlife in Fort Myers: venues, taprooms and walks

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Every venue on this page is listed with its address and its own website, or the River District’s listing where we say so. We do not list individual gigs; check each venue’s calendar. Venues that are not listed can tell the newsroom.

Fort Myers’ night out centers on downtown’s River District, where bars, a taproom, a theater company and an amphitheater share a few brick-paved blocks, with the biggest stage and more taprooms and bars in south Fort Myers. Twice a month the downtown streets close for Art Walk and Music Walk, which are free.

At a glance

• Big shows: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW, 239-481-4849
• Outdoor concerts: Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Drive
• Free street music: Music Walk, third Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.
• Comedy: Florida Rep Stand-up Nights, 2271 First St.
• Getting home: street parking downtown is free after 5 p.m. weekdays and all weekend

Concert halls and stages

Music Walk and Art Walk

The River District closes the streets around First and Hendry on two Fridays a month:

• Music Walk: third Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. Soloists, singers, DJs, full bands, drummers, trios and duets. Next: Nov. 20 and Dec. 18, 2026.
• Art Walk: first Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., with art, music and artist vendors. Next: Nov. 6 and Dec. 4, 2026.

The biggest downtown night of the year is the Downtown NYE Celebration, with five stages and fireworks at midnight.

Comedy

Florida Rep Stand-up Nights, 2271 First St. Florida Repertory Theatre presents comics from The Comedy Zone, according to the River District’s listing. Shows run about 120 minutes, carry a two-drink minimum and are recommended for ages 16 and up; the listing warns of coarse language and adult content. The next is 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.

Taprooms and bars

• Millennial Brewing Company, 1811 Royal Palm Ave. Downtown taproom open 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday to Wednesday. It hosts live music, trivia, food truck rallies and release parties and posts them on Facebook first.
• Fort Myers Brewing Company, 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive. It calls itself Lee County’s first and largest craft brewery, makes its own beers and hard seltzers, and welcomes families and leashed dogs. Phone: 239-313-6576.
• Ford’s Garage, 2207 First St. A restaurant and bar on First Street between the Cleveland Avenue bridge and the Edison Bridge, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a weekday happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. Phone: 239-332-3673.
• Oxbow Bar and Grill, 1300 Hendry St. Dockside on the river, open until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. other nights. Phone: 239-314-3856.

Gulf Coast Town Center

The shopping center at 9903 Gulf Coast Main St. in south Fort Myers has two late-night options, according to its directory:

• GameTime Fort Myers: a 22,000-square-foot entertainment center with a restaurant, a full liquor sports bar with more than 60 TVs, an arcade of more than 120 games and mini bowling.
• The World Famous Cigar Bar: cigars, a full bar and a daily happy hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Getting home

• Parking: the City of Fort Myers says downtown on-street parking is free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all weekend. See getting around Fort Myers.
• Buses: LeeTran schedules are on its site; check the last bus before you go out.
• Emergency: 911. Fort Myers Police Department non-emergency: 239-321-7700.

Related: date night in Fort Myers, River District guide and things to do this weekend.

Frequently asked questions

Where are concerts held in Fort Myers?

The biggest indoor stage is the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW, 13350 FSW Parkway. Downtown, the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater is at 2101 Edwards Drive.

Is there free live music in downtown Fort Myers?

Yes. The River District’s Music Walk fills the streets around First and Hendry with soloists, bands and DJs on the third Friday of every month, 6 to 10 p.m.

Is there a comedy club in Fort Myers?

Florida Rep holds Stand-up Nights with comics from The Comedy Zone at 2271 First St. downtown. Shows run about two hours and are recommended for ages 16 and up.

What brewery in Fort Myers has live music?

Millennial Brewing Company, 1811 Royal Palm Ave., hosts live music, trivia and food truck rallies and posts them on Facebook. Fort Myers Brewing Company is at 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive.