Music & Nightlife

Local Venues for Concerts, Live Music and Fresh Drinks!

One thing you won’t find lacking in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Alabama is the opportunity to have fun when the sun goes down! With a variety of venues available for fresh drinks, live local music and spots to let loose and have fun – we’re sure you’ll find plenty of places that quickly become favorite sites to visit! Here’s a few of the places we suggest. Click the name of the venue to visit their website.

The Wharf Resort & Amphitheater
(23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach AL 36561.| 251-224-1000 )
The Wharf Amphitheater features just under 10,000 seats and hosts some of the nation’s biggest acts! Hank Williams Jr, Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Jimmy Buffett, Jason Aldean, Def Leppard, Kenny Chesney, Kings of Leon, Journey and Kid Rock are just a few of the performances they’ve had! Additionally, Live Music is often featured at Island Time Daiquiris, Sandshakers, and Ginny Lane Bar and Grill in the Resort, as well as few other spots!

Flipper’s Seafood and Oyster Bar
(5749 Bay La Launch Ave, Orange Beach, AL 36561 | 251-981-3547 )
Live, local music featured at the Tiki Hut stage every night!

Pleasure Island Tiki Bar
(27844 Canal Road, Gulf Shores AL)
Overlooking Terry Cove, this tiki is perfectly suited for groups and bigger parties with local music and beautiful views! Try their “Bushwacker” – a classic, local drink that’s upgraded with homemade ice cream at this location!

Tacky Jack’s
(Orange Beach: 27206 Safe Harbor Dr, Orange Beach AL 36561 | 251-981-4144)
(Gulf Shores: 240 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores AL 36542 | 251-948-8881)
(Fort Morgan: 1577 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 | 251-968-8341)
Featuring multiple locations in the area, Tacky Jack’s is a staple destination for listening to live music while enjoying great grub and sipping on refreshing drinks!

Papa Rocco’s
(101 W 6th Ave, Gulf Shores AL| 251-948-7262)
“Home of Warm Beer & Lousy Pizza!” Nightly live music and a kitchen that doesn’t close until midnight make Papa Rocco’s a favorite destination for everyone.

Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, and Oyster Bar
(17395 Perdido Key Dr, Perdido Key, FL 32507 | 850-492-3407)
An absolute must-stop if you’re looking to check out local music and nightlife! With a total of three stages (two indoor and one outdoor), you can enjoy live sounds from as early as lunch to all the way past midnight. Music styles range from Rock to Country – so there’s a little something for everyone!

Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s
(200 E. 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 | 251-967-5858)
Family-friendly fun, food, and music!