Music Matinees
Free Concerts Showcasing Regional Musicians
The Sarasota Concert Association presents Music Matinees, featuring exceptional regional musicians performing a variety of musical styles from classical to popular. The concerts last about one hour, starting at 2 pm at a NEW location:
St. Andrew United Church of Christ, 6908 S Beneva Rd, in Sarasota
Admission is free but registration is required. Online reservations open a month in advance of the concert. For email notifications, please sign up for our E-newsletters.
2026 Music Matinees
Wednesday, January 14: ensembleNEWSRQ
Registration opens Monday, Dec 15, 2025 at 10 am
Co-founders Samantha Bennett (violin) and George Nickson (percussion) perform work by modern composers.
Wednesday, February 11: Jonathan Godfrey
Registration opens Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 10 am
The acclaimed Sarasota guitarist will present a program of classical and contemporary work with a piano accompanist.
Wednesday, March 25: Sarasota Opera Studio Artists
Registration opens at 10 am on Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 at 10 am
Rising singers featured in the winter Sarasota Opera festival season will perform arias and duets.
Wednesday, April 15: Hot Club SRQ
Registration opens Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10 am
Violinist Keven Aland leads the popular local trio (with Jon McLaughlin, guitar; and Glenn Stevenson, bass) in a program that traces the history of a jazz style inspired by guitarist Jean “Django” Reinhardt.
Thank you to our Music Matinees sponsor!
St. Andrew United Church of Christ
Questions? Please contact our Box Office: 941-966-6161
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