Music
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
We’ve Got the Beat
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, ranked
the #2 amphitheatre in the U.S. and #3 in
the world by Pollstar Magazine, is situated
in tranquil Anastasia State Park.
The Amphitheatre welcomes top national
and international touring acts such as ZZ
Top, Joe Bonamassa and Elvis Costello and
the Imposters.
This outdoor concert venue has a seated
capacity of more than 4,000 and recently
added a Front Porch concert space. Popular
with locals are the unique backyard events,
featuring up-and-coming bands and
musicians. These are often free or low cost.
If you’re looking for a more intimate venue,
head to Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. North of
the nation’s oldest city along scenic A1A,
the concert hall hosts award-winning artists
spanning every musical genre including
20
Steep Canyon Rangers, Al Stewart and Lee
Ann Womack. It has standing room for 900
and off ers family-friendly events as well as
comedians and theatrical performances.
Step off St. George Street for a free concert
under the lantern-lit boughs of a centuries-
old Oak Tree. The Colonial Oak Music Park is
a casual outdoor entertainment space that
delivers all genres of music—from acoustic
to rock, bluegrass to country, reggae to folk.
There’s plenty of local and regional talent
to entertain year-round.
Florida’s Historic Coast is a haven for musicians.
There is no shortage of live music at hundreds
of bars, restaurants and pop-up stages. In
the summer months, weekly free concerts
take place in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la
Constitucion and the St. Johns County
Ocean Pier Park. The summertime Sing
Out Loud Festival off ers weekends of free
entertainment for residents and visitors alike.
No matter what you add to your Historic
Coast itinerary, live music is bound to cross
your path.
Billy Buchanan
Colonial Oak
It’s been said that music gives a soul to the
universe. If what they say is true, Florida’s
Historic Coast is brimming with spirit.