Most people know that the sunshine is bright in Daytona Beach, but so is its star power! Daytona Beach offers a wide range of music venues where local, regional, and national acts take to the stage for regular performances throughout the year.
Peabody Auditorium
One of the most prestigious and popular venues in the area is the Peabody Auditorium, located right in the heart of Daytona Beach not far from the Main Street Pier. This historic theater is home to the Daytona Beach Symphony Society and welcomes performances ranging from the top 40 artists to Broadway classics. The venue has hosted everyone from The Beach Boys to Jerry Seinfeld — be sure to check the schedule online and soak in a show on your next visit to the Daytona Beach area!
Daytona Beach Bandshell
Since 1937, the iconic Daytona Beach Bandshell venue has delivered thousands of unforgettable evenings. The amphitheater is located on the oceanfront at the north end of the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, allowing music lovers to simultaneously enjoy live music, lots of shopping and dining options at Ocean Walk Shoppes, and spectacular ocean views. Its convenient location in the middle of the action makes it an easily accessible way to be entertained. Be sure to review the summer line-up of concerts!
ONE DAYTONA
At ONE DAYTONA, you’ll find a musical epicenter that music lovers of all ages can appreciate. Dubbed Victory Circle, this music venue hosts weekly performances and community entertainment. Plus, it’s conveniently located just across the street from Daytona International Speedway in an entertainment district where you can get your fill of shopping and dining before you settle in for live music.
Midtown Music Concert Series
The newly refurbished Daisy Stocking Park in Daytona Beach is home to the annual Midtown Music Concert Series. With a diverse range of musical acts set to grace the stage, including rhythm and blues and soul artists, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Metro Health Stadium at Pictona
Pictona at Holly Hill, which opened in July 2020, is a world-class venue that is the largest pickleball facility on the east coast of Florida.
But the state-of-the-art campus which was recently named one of the top 25 great places to play pickleball in the United States by Pickleball Magazine, is also home to music.
Live concerts are featured at the Metro Health Stadium.
Museum of Arts and Science’s Second Saturday Laser Rock Concerts
Rock out monthly during one of the Museum' of Arts and Sciences’ Second Saturday Laser Rock Concerts in the upgraded Lohman Planetarium. Shows include a wide variety of musical genres including classics by Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, as well as country music, pop, and more! Entry to the show is through the Lohman Planetarium lobby entrance.
Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center
The newly renovated Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center is a 23,000+ square foot theatre that seats 550 patrons in a stadium-styled setting. The venue hosts national, regional, and local theatrical troupes, schools, dance programs, concerts, and seminars.
News-Journal Center
The News-Journal Center, overlooking the spectacular Intercoastal Waterway, is home to the 859-seat Josephine Field Davidson Theater as well as the 264-seat Elaine & Thurman Gillespy Jr. Theater. The center is also the official venue of Daytona State College’s Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art, and the Gary R. Libby Gallery. As such, there are a multitude of student, regional, national, and international musical and theatrical performances to be enjoyed throughout the year.
Welcome to Rockville at Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway isn’t just for race cars. The “World Center of Racing” is also home to America’s biggest rock music festival.
Welcome to Rockville will return to Daytona International Speedway May 15-18, 2025. During the 2024 edition of the four-day heavy-metal festival, thousands of concertgoers descended upon the infield of the speedway and enjoyed 150 bands on five different stages.
In addition, Welcome to Rockville also offers amusement rides, a giant water slide, artwork installations, partner experiences, award-winning spirits, and delectable food.
Musical acts for the 2025 Welcome to Rockville festival are expected to be a part of another stellar lineup. Tickets are on sale at https://welcometorockville.com/.
Hard Rock Hotel
As the name suggests, this oceanfront hotel takes its music very seriously. In fact, from the hotel’s lobby to its restaurants, other common areas, and even in the guest rooms themselves, music and music-related memorabilia are common (and recurring) themes seen in the décor and reflected in the laid-back atmosphere. The Hard Rock’s Wave Terrace is a great outdoor music venue featuring an oceanfront stage, plenty of open deck space for dancing, lots of lounge chairs, and even glowing fire pits. The venue’s upcoming events spotlight local acts, regional acts, and tribute acts covering a wide range of musical genres.
Of course, sometimes the best nights are spent relaxing at a restaurant, overlooking the water, and enjoying the sounds of a local band. There are numerous Daytona Beach-area beach bars and fine restaurants that provide live music, especially on the weekends. A few local favorites include Ocean Deck, Racing's North Turn, Mai Tai Bar, and The Beach Bucket.
From unlimited good times on the beach to a rich arts and culture scene, there is no end to the fun waiting to be had in Daytona Beach. And, there’s no better way to end a beach day than by catching dinner and a live performance — so start planning your trip today!
