Where to listen to jazz in St. Pete, Florida

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St. Pete may not have a devoted jazz venue, but there are tons of venues, bars, and restaurants that host jazz concerts and events. See our picks for listening to jazz in St. Petersburg, Florida:

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Grand Central Brewhouse

2340 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712


Grand Central Brewhouse is a local brewery focused on craft beer and live music in their beer garden. They often host jazz events that have included ensembles like Crisis: the Jazz Project, Charlee Loyst Trio, and Hot Tonic. Jazz events are free to attend.


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Green Light Lounge and Kitchen

225 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701


A new venue in St. Pete, this lounge and kitchen hosts recurring jazz concerts including a weekly Sunday Jazz session from 3-5pm. Good selection of beer and wine with casual fare. See a show and visit the cinema next door to watch a film.


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The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge

Second Floor Albert Whitted Airport, 540 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701


Part of the small Albert Whitted Airport, this restaurant serves up a weekly Monday Night Jazz Jam hosted by the Al Downing of Tampa Bay Association. This is a free event to attend.


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In Between Days

2340 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712


In Between Days is an intimate sake house nestled in an old bungalow in the Grand Central district of St. Pete. They host a monthly a free roadside jazz show on the front patio. Bands that have performed include AP3, Zebop!, and Alex Malkovich Trio.


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The Palladium - closed for renovations until late 2027

253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701


The Palladium (currently closed for renovations) frequently hosts of local and national jazz ensembles in their Side Door stage that’s included Bryan Hughes, La Lucha, Siobhan Monique, and the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival. These ticketed events always sell out quickly.


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Ruby’s Elixir 

15 3rd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701


Ruby's Elixir is a cocktail and cigar lounge in downtown St. Pete. They host live music every night with jazz events recurring frequently including Hiram Hazley's weekly Thursday night jazz series "Le Jazz at Ruby's".


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Tampa Bay Drinkery

2756 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712


The newest venue in St. Pete to host jazz. The Tampa Bay Drinkery offers classic cocktails and brews in an intimate cocktail lounge vibe. They host ensembles and pianists seven nights per week.


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