Where to hear live music in Pompano Beach: the 3,000-seat Amphitheater, the Cultural Center, Old Town's free Friday series and beach bars by the pier.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Venues come from the city’s Pompano Beach Arts pages, its events calendar and each business’s own website. We list venues and recurring series, not individual gigs; for this month’s shows see things to do this month.
Pompano Beach’s music scene runs on city-owned stages: a 3,000-seat amphitheater, a cultural center and three free monthly street-party series in Old Town and at the beach. For a drink after, the Fishing Village by the pier is the late-night strip.
Who to call
- Pompano Beach Amphitheater: 561-223-7231, PompAmp@AEGPresents.com
- Pompano Beach Cultural Center: 954-545-7800
- Bailey Contemporary Arts: 954-786-7879
- Ali Cultural Arts Center: 954-786-7877
Concert venues
| Venue | Address | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Pompano Beach Amphitheater (“The Amp”) | 1801 NE 6th St. | Almost 3,000 seats under a tensile-fabric roof; national touring acts, run by AEG Presents |
| Pompano Beach Cultural Center | 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. | Tribute shows, comedy, theater and the Pompano Players season |
| Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) | 41 NE 1st St. | Galleries, jazz nights and the Old Town block parties outside |
| Ali Cultural Arts Center | 353 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Historic venue; home of Soulful Sundays and The Hive Black Box Theater |
The Amp’s past headliners include Sammy Hagar, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Boyz II Men and Pat Benatar, according to the city. Current shows are on the city events calendar.
Free monthly series
| Series | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Untapped, arts and music block party with gallery openings | First Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. | NE 1st Street and N. Flagler Avenue, by Bailey Contemporary Arts |
| Music Under the Stars, presented by Briny Irish Pub | Usually the second Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. | The Great Lawn, Atlantic Boulevard at Pompano Beach Boulevard |
| Old Town’s Backyard Jam, with Southern bites and craft cocktails | Third Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. | Old Town’s Backyard, behind Bailey Contemporary Arts |
| Starlight Jam Sessions | First Saturday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Palm Aire Gazebo, 623 Oaks Drive |
Bring chairs and blankets to the outdoor series. For Old Town events, extra parking is at City Hall, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd., and the Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.; for Starlight Jam, park at the Herb Skolnick Center, 800 SW 36th Ave.
Ticketed monthly nights
- Soulful Sundays, Ali Cultural Arts Center: second Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m., soul, R&B, blues, jazz and funk celebrating African American culture. Tickets $15, online only; tables for four can be reserved.
- Lyrics Lab Open Mic, The Hive Black Box Theater: third Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., with a house band and host Erick Carter. $10; performers free, RSVP on Eventbrite.
Bars and late nights by the pier
The city’s CRA describes the Fishing Village as a beachfront district with casual and upscale dining and a tiki bar. Among its businesses:
- Beach House Pompano, 270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.: open-air dining with a rooftop bar over the water; open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. other nights, according to its website.
- Oceanic, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., next to the pier.
- Lucky Fish, across from the Beach Playground.
- Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Highway, which bills itself as an American restaurant with live entertainment and is open until midnight Friday and Saturday.
Getting home: the free Pompano Circuit shuttle runs until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the beach area. See our pier and Fishing Village guide.
What this means for you
- Three Fridays a month there is a free outdoor concert somewhere in town.
- Soulful Sundays tickets are online only; buy ahead.
- The Amp books national acts; check the city calendar for the season.
Related: date night in Pompano Beach, free things to do and brunch.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Pompano Beach Amphitheater?
At 1801 NE 6th St., in Community Park. The covered, open-air venue seats almost 3,000 and is run by AEG Presents; its box office line is 561-223-7231.
Is there free live music in Pompano Beach?
Yes. The city runs three free monthly series: Old Town Untapped on the first Friday, Music Under the Stars on the Great Lawn on the second Friday, and Old Town’s Backyard Jam on the third Friday.
Is there an open mic in Pompano Beach?
Lyrics Lab Open Mic, with a house band, is 7 to 9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at The Hive Black Box Theater. Admission is $10; performers get in free and should RSVP on Eventbrite.
Where can I go out at night near the Pompano Beach pier?
The Fishing Village by the Fisher Family Pier has restaurants and bars including Beach House Pompano, with a rooftop bar, Oceanic and Lucky Fish. Beach House is open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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