Where St. Pete hears live music: Jannus Live's courtyard, the Mahaffey, the Palladium, Friday night shuffleboard, brewery stages and the Pier after dark.

Last checked 2026-10-10. Venue facts come from each venue’s own website, linked below. We list venues, not individual gigs; check each calendar for who is playing. Listed by type, not ranked.

Downtown St. Petersburg’s music runs from an open-air courtyard on 1st Avenue North to the Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg College’s Palladium and a shuffleboard club that opens to everyone on Friday nights. Breweries and the St. Pete Pier add free and cheap options.

Plan ahead

  • Mahaffey Theater: 727-300-2000 or 727-892-5746
  • Palladium Theater: 727-822-3590
  • Getting home: PSTA routes and the free Downtown Looper, see getting around
  • Police non-emergency: 727-893-7780

Concert venues

Venue Address What it is
Jannus Live 200 1st Ave. N Open-air courtyard concert venue with VIP lounges and suites
Mahaffey Theater 400 1st St. S Theater for touring shows, concerts and holiday productions
Palladium Theater 253 5th Ave. N St. Petersburg College’s performance hall
St. Petersburg Coliseum 535 4th Ave. N Historic hall for dances, shows and markets, including Swingin’ the New Year on New Year’s Eve

The Mahaffey’s holiday season includes Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026, according to the city calendar; see holiday lights and Christmas events.

Friday night shuffleboard

St. Pete Shuffle at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N, has run every Friday since 2005, 7 to 10 p.m., weather permitting. Staff and volunteers get newcomers set up on a court and show them how to play. It is free for members and their guests, $10 for nonmembers, and kids are free.

Breweries

The Pier after dark

From the St. Pete Pier:

  • The Pier District closes at 11 p.m., but Pier Teaki stays open until midnight Sunday to Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
  • Movement Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday: a free, sober, family-friendly night of music, flow arts and dance with local DJs.
  • Drinks are allowed only in Pier-approved cups from the Pier’s restaurants and cafes.
  • Amplified music at Pier events must end by 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday under city ordinance, according to the Pier’s event listings.

Festivals with music

The Pier and the downtown waterfront parks host ticketed music festivals through the year, including Haunted Fest on Spa Beach Oct. 30 and 31, 2026 (18 and up) and Florida Fin Fest on the Pier Nov. 13 to 15, 2026, both on the Pier calendar.

Getting home safely

  • Downtown garages and the Pier lots are paid; see getting around St. Petersburg.
  • The free Downtown Looper trolley stops at the Sundial garage and the Pier entrance; check PSTA for its late hours.
  • Police non-emergency line: 727-893-7780. Emergencies: 911.

Related: date night in St. Petersburg, the St. Pete Pier and New Year’s Eve.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Jannus Live?

Jannus Live is at 200 1st Ave. N in downtown St. Petersburg. It is an open-air courtyard concert venue with VIP lounges and private suites, according to the venue.

What is St. Pete Shuffle?

The St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club’s Friday night, 7 to 10 p.m. weather permitting, at 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. Staff and volunteers show newcomers how to play. Nonmembers pay $10 and kids are free.

Where are the big theaters in St. Petersburg?

The Mahaffey Theater is at 400 1st St. S on the downtown waterfront, and the Palladium Theater, run by St. Petersburg College, is at 253 5th Ave. N.

How late is the St. Pete Pier open?

The Pier District closes at 11 p.m., but Pier Teaki stays open until midnight Sunday to Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, the Pier says.