Fort Lauderdale Events & Things to Do 2025

Your guide to Fort Lauderdale concerts, festivals, boat cruises, Everglades tours, and can’t-miss things to do. Compare tickets, book tours, and build a weekend you’ll actually brag about.

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Plan Your Fort Lauderdale Weekend

Beach days, canal cruises, and breezy nights on Las Olas—use this page to find the best events, lock in tickets at the right price, and add tours or hotel deals to round out your itinerary.

Fort Lauderdale Concerts

From touring headliners to waterfront venues, the live music calendar runs year-round. Search by date, venue, or genre and grab verified tickets.

Popular Venues

• Hard Rock Live (Hollywood)
• Revolution Live (Downtown)
• Parker Playhouse
• Culture Room

Festivals in Fort Lauderdale

Beach festivals, art shows, and food & wine weekends highlight the calendar. Check tickets early—top weekends sell out fast.

Pro tip: Bundle festival tickets with a hotel near the venue to save time and rideshare costs.

Sports Tickets

Pro and college matchups across South Florida. Choose your seats and compare prices across marketplaces.

Nearby Teams

• Miami Heat (NBA) · Florida Panthers (NHL)
• Inter Miami CF (MLS) · Miami Marlins (MLB)
• College & special events (Hard Rock Stadium / loanDepot park)

Nightlife & Waterfront

Sunset cocktails, dock-and-dine, and late-night lounges on the beach strip and Las Olas—secure entry or tables in advance on busy weekends.

Tours & Attractions

Fill daytime gaps with high-impact experiences—Intracoastal cruises, Everglades airboats, snorkeling, and more.

Top Day Experiences

• Everglades airboat tour
• Intracoastal sightseeing & Millionaires’ Row cruise
• Snorkel or reef-boat trip
• Water taxi day pass
• Miami/Wynwood/Little Havana day trip

Doing 2–4 attractions? A pass or bundle can cut costs and line time.

Travel Packages

Pair event tickets with a hotel near your venue and airport transfers for a cleaner, cheaper plan.

Fort Lauderdale by Month

Browse highlights and pick a weekend that matches your vibe.

• January–April: Peak beach weather, boat shows, big tours.
• May–August: Summer sunsets, club residencies, reef days.
• September–October: Shoulder deals, fall fests.
• November–December: Holiday boat parades, winter concerts.

Fort Lauderdale FAQ

What are the best months?

January–April and October–December balance great weather with strong calendars.

Where should I stay for concerts & tours?

Beachfront/Las Olas for nightlife and cruises; Hollywood for Hard Rock Live.

How do I save on tickets?

Compare across marketplaces, buy early, and check bundled hotel packages.

What daytime activities pair well with a show?

Everglades airboats, Intracoastal cruises, snorkeling, and water taxi hopping.