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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.