7 bands, 7 venues, 1 epic night of music!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out, rocked with us, and supported ROCKtoberfest at UTC! This live music event, held in partnership with University Town Center Sarasota, iHeartRadio, and Suncoast Charities for Children, brought together seven of the area’s best live bands at seven locations throughout the UTC District for an incredible night of music and community.
Thanks to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make the event a success, $3,718 was raised to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children! These funds will help support critical programs and services for children, teens, and adults with special needs throughout our community.
We are incredibly grateful to the participating bands and venues, our volunteers, community partners, sponsors, and everyone who chose to spend the evening rocking for a great cause. Your support made a meaningful difference, and we look forward to rocking with you again!
2026 ROCKtoberfest Lineup:
- Jack’D Up – The Green
- Madkap – Ford’s Garage Offering $3 Domestic Beers, $4 Premium Wells, and $5 Tito’s Vodka Seltzers
- The Rearview Mirror Band – Popstroke Rooftop Bar Offering 20% Off Food & Beverages
- One Eyed Jacks – Florence and the Spice Boys Offering Drink Specials
- J Santi & The Vital Groove- Anna Maria Oyster Bar
- The Everyday People Band – Oak & Stone Offering An Extended Happy Hour Menu
- Jason White – Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe Offering BOGO Drinks and $10 12″ One-Topping Pizzas
Arrive early to ROCKtoberfest to help us raise some dough at UTC Blaze Pizza! From 3pm til 8pm, show the flyer in the link below for 20% of your purchase to be donated in support of our mission. Plus you’ll get to meet Tim, a Haven participant and employee at Blaze Pizza from 5pm til 7pm!