Live music and nightlife in and near Plantation: Plantation Walk's plaza stage, free Rock the Park concerts, late bars, and the big arena in Sunrise.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Venue details come from each venue’s own website, linked below, and the City of Plantation for city concerts. We list venues, not individual gigs; check each venue’s calendar for who is playing. No rankings and no paid placements.

Plantation’s nightlife is spread out, not packed on one street. The center of gravity is Plantation Walk on University Drive, with a plaza stage and bars that stay open late. The city adds free outdoor concerts at Pine Island Park in the cooler months, and the region’s big concerts play Amerant Bank Arena in neighboring Sunrise.

Quick list

  • Plantation Walk, 321 N. University Dr.: plaza stage, bars, free parking
  • Rock the Park, Pine Island Park: free, November to May; 954-452-2510
  • Quarterdeck, 12310 W. Sunrise Blvd.: 954-423-4197
  • Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise

Plantation Walk

Plantation Walk’s Plaza Live series puts South Florida bands and DJs on the outdoor Plaza Stage, with covers and originals from classic rock to reggae, Top 40 and Latin. In 2025 it ran Thursday through Sunday, with hours varying by day; admission and parking are free. Its live music calendar lists who is on. Around the plaza:

Venue Late hours, from its own site
RA Sushi, 319 N. University Dr. Open until midnight; happy hour Wednesday to Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close
Tacocraft, 301 N. University Dr. Until midnight on Saturdays
Ford’s Garage, 301 N. University Dr. Until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; happy hour weekdays 2 to 6 p.m.
Tabacon Cigars and Spirits Listed in the Plantation Walk directory

Plantation Walk also throws seasonal parties, including a New Year’s Eve countdown, a Fat Tuesday party and holiday weekend concerts; see our Plantation Walk guide and New Year’s Eve page.

Rock the Park

The city’s free outdoor concert series, Rock the Park, plays Pine Island Park, 320 S. Pine Island Road, on the first Friday or select Saturdays from November through May. Each night has a local band, often a tribute act, and food trucks. Trucks start serving at 6 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m.; bring blankets or lawn chairs. No dogs are allowed in the park. The 2025-26 series ended with a May 1, 2026, show; the 2026-27 lineup had not been posted by Oct. 10. Source: the city’s Rock the Park page; call 954-452-2510.

Late bars

Quarterdeck, 12310 W. Sunrise Blvd., keeps its kitchen open until 1 a.m. every night and its bar until 2 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday, according to its website.

Bigger stages nearby

  • Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise, about 5 miles northwest: home of the Florida Panthers and the area’s arena for touring concerts. Its event calendar has the schedule.
  • Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, about 7 miles east; box office 954-462-0222, browardcenter.org.
  • Fort Lauderdale’s Downtown Countdown on New Year’s Eve, a free street party with live music; see our New Year’s Eve page.

Getting home

Freebee, the city’s free ride service, runs until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and covers Plantation Walk (city page). After that, plan a cab or rideshare.

What this means for you

  • For a free night out from November to May, check the Rock the Park lineup.
  • Plantation Walk’s plaza is the easiest place to find live music on a weekend.
  • Look up the band before you go: we list venues, and each venue’s calendar lists the acts.

Related: date night, Plantation Walk, free things to do and New Year’s Eve.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I hear live music in Plantation?

Plantation Walk, 321 N. University Dr., has live music on its outdoor Plaza Stage several days a week, free. The city’s Rock the Park concerts at Pine Island Park run on the first Friday or select Saturdays from November through May, also free.

What bars are open late in Plantation?

Quarterdeck, 12310 W. Sunrise Blvd., keeps its bar open until 2 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday, according to its website. RA Sushi at Plantation Walk lists hours until midnight.

Where is the big concert arena near Plantation?

Amerant Bank Arena, home of the Florida Panthers, is at 1 Panther Parkway in Sunrise, about 5 miles northwest, and hosts touring concerts.

Is Rock the Park free?

Yes. The city’s concerts at Pine Island Park, 320 S. Pine Island Road, are free. Food trucks serve from 6 p.m., the music starts at 7 p.m., and dogs are not allowed.