Where to hear live music in Daytona Beach: the Peabody, the Bandshell, the Ocean Center, Cinematique, Main Street, the marina and Friday nights downtown.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Venues on this page are listed with their own addresses and official links; we do not list individual gigs here. For this weekend’s shows, see things to do this weekend.
Daytona Beach’s live music runs from touring acts at the Peabody Auditorium and the Ocean Center to free summer concerts at the Bandshell on the Boardwalk. After dark, the action is on Main Street on the beachside and Beach Street downtown, where the first Friday of each month brings street events.
Good to know
- Peabody box office: 600 Auditorium Blvd., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- Police non-emergency: 386-248-1777
- Getting home: see getting around for buses and transport
Concert halls and stages
| Venue | Address | What plays there |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Auditorium | 600 Auditorium Blvd. | Touring concerts, comedy and holiday shows |
| Daytona Beach Bandshell | 70 Boardwalk | Outdoor concerts by the ocean |
| Ocean Center | 101 N. Atlantic Ave. | Volusia County’s convention center and event venue |
| Cinematique of Daytona | 242 S. Beach St. | Independent film, live music and comedy |
The Peabody’s fall 2026 calendar includes blues, comedy and a Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show on Nov. 12; tickets are sold online and at the box office (Peabody).
The Bandshell, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999, sits beside the Boardwalk and Ocean Walk Shoppes. The city’s Sounds of Summer series there brought a tribute band every Friday night in summer 2025, with free general admission and paid VIP seats (city).
Cinematique of Daytona is a nonprofit arthouse cinema in historic downtown that also books live music and comedy (Cinematique).
Main Street
Main Street, running west from the pier, is the beachside bar street. The Boot Hill Saloon, 310 Main St., has been a gathering place for bikers and everyone else since 1973, with a full menu and a store of its own merchandise; 386-258-9506 (Boot Hill). Main Street closes to traffic for the city’s free New Year’s Eve party.
Downtown on Friday nights
- Riverfront Market, Riverfront Esplanade, Beach Street: a Friday night market with local vendors and live music, 5 to 9 p.m. See our farmers markets page.
- First Friday ArtWalk on Beach Street and Downtown Daytona Nights on Magnolia Avenue, 5 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of the month (Riverfront Shops calendar).
- Sunset Concert Series on the Riverfront Esplanade, on selected Friday nights; in 2026 the dates ran from May into July, listed on the same calendar.
Beachside bands
Ocean Deck, 127 S. Ocean Ave., a seafood restaurant and bar on the beachside, has live music from local bands daily, with its house band at 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday (Ocean Deck); 386-253-5224.
Late nights on the marina
Mama Foo Foo, 125 Basin St., is a restaurant by day and a late-night spot on weekends, with 21-and-older nights from 10 p.m. and free admission on the dates it lists (Mama Foo Foo); 386-287-0180.
Oceanfront hotels
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., has live bands at its Sunday brunch and a house DJ on Saturdays (Hard Rock), and holds a ticketed New Year’s Eve party.
What this means for you
- For a big concert, check the Peabody and the Ocean Center calendars.
- For a free night out, go downtown on the first Friday or to the Bandshell in summer.
- Plan your ride home; Main Street closes to cars for big events.
Related: date night in Daytona Beach, the Boardwalk and Main Street Pier and New Year’s Eve.
Frequently asked questions
Where are concerts held in Daytona Beach?
The main stages are the Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd.; the Daytona Beach Bandshell on the Boardwalk; and the Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave. Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach St., hosts smaller live music and comedy nights.
Are there free concerts in Daytona Beach?
Yes. In 2025 the city’s Sounds of Summer series at the Bandshell had free general admission every Friday night in summer, and the Riverfront Market downtown has live music on Friday evenings.
Where is the nightlife in Daytona Beach?
Main Street on the beachside, home of the Boot Hill Saloon, and downtown Beach Street, with First Friday events on Beach Street and Magnolia Avenue. Mama Foo Foo on the marina holds 21-and-older late nights from 10 p.m.
How do I buy tickets for the Peabody Auditorium?
Online through the Peabody’s website or in person at the box office, 600 Auditorium Blvd., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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