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VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL

777 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236


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Czech National Symphony Orchestra to Perform at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 27, 2024

The Sarasota Concert Association will present the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Jan Chalupeckcký and featuring pianist Maxim Lando, in Sarasota. Learn how to purchase tickets....

The Sarasota Concert Association to Present The Cleveland Orchestra in January


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2024

The internationally acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra will return to Sarasota under the baton of conductor Kahchun Wong and features violinist Sayaka Shoji.  The concert is presented by the Sarasota Concert Association. Learn how to attend. ...

Arts Advocates Reveals April 2024 Programming


by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2024

Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of April programs and events, including member artist Elisabeth Trostli’s exhibit and art talk, and more. Learn more about the programming here!...

Interview: Justin Gomiak of VAN WEZEL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY at Van Wezel


by Shanti Kennedy - November 10, 2023

Like a lot of our neighbors, and maybe our own journey to becoming a permanent resident of Sarasota, Justin Gomlak first came here on vacation. After coming for a few years, the lifestyle, culture and the arts scene made him take stock of what was important in his life and move out of the Big Apple....

Sarasota Concert Association 2023-2024 Single Tickets on Sale Now


by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2023

The Sarasota Concert Association has announced that all single tickets for the 2023-2024 season are now on sale, including 5 Great Performers Concerts, and a very special, fun-filled Holiday concert. ...

The Van Wezel Included on the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation's 'Florida's 11 To Save List'


by Blair Ingenthron - July 30, 2023

The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation recently announced that the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been added to the 2023 Florida's 11 to Save, a list of the most threatened historic properties in the state. The initiative highlights endangered historic sites throughout Florida as nominated ...

Sarasota Concert Association Launches Choose 3 and Save


by Stephi Wild - July 11, 2023

The Sarasota Concert Association has announced the launch of its Choose 3 concerts campaign, enabling subscribers the opportunity to create their own 3-concert series at a discount from the six concerts being presented in the 2023-24 season.  ...

Sarasota Concert Association Sets 2023-24 Season Featuring Orchestras, Chamber Ensembles & More


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2023

The Sarasota Concert Association has announced details of its 2024 Great Performers Series. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!...

Sarasota Concert Association Announces Violinist Sarah Chang And Pianist Julio Elizalde To Replace The English Chamber Orchestra On March 12


by A.A. Cristi - February 21, 2023

The Sarasota Concert Association has announced that world-renowned violinist Sarah Chang and pianist Julio Elizalde will perform a recital on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. ...

Hermitage Announces Benefit Concert With Andy Sandberg And Broadway Guest Stars In March


by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2023

The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) has announced a one-night-only benefit concert to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Season of the Hermitage and to raise funds for ongoing repairs to the Hermitage following the impact of Hurricane Ian earlier this season. ...

Past Shows

Rita Rudner and Robert Klein


Comedy legends RITA RUDNER AND ROBERT KLEIN team up for a new, exciting tour!One of the countrys top comedians and a New York Times best-selling ...

Scotty McCreery


SCOTTY McCREERY launched his recording career by making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre ...

The Kat and Dave Show


16-time Grammy award-winning musician, composer, and producer DAVID FOSTER and acclaimed singer, television, and Broadway star, KATHARINE MCPHEE are bringing their viral Instagram show on ...

America
America
1/19


AMERICA , the perennial classic-rock favorite, is continuing  to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with their powerful performances. The founding members met in high school in ...

An Evening with Judy Collins Performing Wildflowers


In her 6th decade as an artist – and as prolific as ever, having released her 55th album earlier this year – Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter  ...

Cornell Gunter's Coasters, The Drifters and The Platters


It’s not a concert…it’s a party! Spend a nostalgic evening saluting 3 of the world's most beloved musical groups who were instrumental in creating the ...

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons


The original Jersey boy himself, FRANKIE VALLI is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, ...

Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show


RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW  is  Riverdance , as you’ve never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world ...

Legally Blonde - The Musical


Based on the beloved movie, award-winning  LEGALLY BLONDE – THE MUSICAL  takes you from the sorority house to the halls of justice as Elle Woods ...

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert


Waltz into 2023 with  SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT , a 26-year tradition in Sarasota! Featuring singers, dancers and the Strauss Symphony of America, ...

Jim Brickman: A Very Merry Christmas


JIM BRICKMAN, the multiple Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation is back this festive season with his annual holiday tour A Very Merry Christmas, a ...

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland


CIRQUE MUSICA: HOLIDAY WONDERLAND is a must-see holiday event to usher in the magic of the season. Igniting joy and wonder to the Van Wezel ...

My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
12/13 - 12/15/2022


From Lincoln Center Theater and director Bartlett Sher comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” ( Entertainment Weekly ), ...

Lewis Black: Off The Rails Tour


LEWIS BLACK, known as the King of Rant, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. Receiving critical acclaim as a stand-up ...

The Hip Hop Nutscracker


A holiday mash-up for the whole family, THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER is celebrating its 10th anniversary this season as it returns for another spectacular tour. ...

Three Dog Night


Legendary band, THREE DOG NIGHT, now in its fifth decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through ...

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas


The original team behind the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit reunites with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS, the heartwarming, holiday rock n roll musical. Theres no place ...

CHICAGO
CHICAGO
11/29 - 11/30/2022


After 25 years,  CHICAGO  is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. It’s a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that ...

The Allman Family Revival


THE ALLMAN FAMILY REVIVAL is a celebration of the life, spirit and music of Gregg Allman. The event is hosted by his son, Blues Music ...

Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour


Join DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS WITH SPECIAL FRIENDS DAVID BENOIT, RICK BRAUN, PETER WHITE, AND REBECCA JADE for a special holiday treat! In a recording ...

Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser
11/20


Comedian, actor, writer and musician PAUL REISER is one of Hollywoods most prolific creativesand he shows no signs of slowing down. He was voted one ...

Foreigner: The Greatest Hits


With ten multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a ...

Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock and Roll Part V


NEIL BERG returns with a thrilling new cast and an all-new show consisting of stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals and incredible Rock & Roll ...

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Show


BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY tells the true story of Buddys meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when "Thatll Be The Day ...

Videos


Five Guys Named Moe in Sarasota Five Guys Named Moe
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (3/5 - 4/6)
Syncopated Avenue in Sarasota Syncopated Avenue
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (4/16 - 5/25)
Off the Charts in Sarasota Off the Charts
Florida Studio Theatre (10/2 - 2/9)
Good Bad People in Sarasota Good Bad People
The Laboratory Theater of Florida (1/24 - 2/8)
Jersey Boys in Sarasota Jersey Boys
Florida Studio Theatre (3/26 - 5/25)
Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience in Sarasota Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience
Riverview Performing Arts Center (1/14 - 1/14)
No One Is Forgotten in Sarasota No One Is Forgotten
Urbanite Theater (3/21 - 4/27)
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