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Live Music This Week in The Villages, FL

November 12-18, 2026

/ 6 min read / By Lili Whittington
A live cover band performing on an outdoor town-square stage at dusk with string lights in The Villages, Florida

Live music is everywhere in The Villages, FL this week. From David Foster and Katharine McPhee at The Sharon and holiday icons Mannheim Steamroller, to Broadway's Rock of Ages Band at Savannah Center and free bands on the town squares, here are eight verified shows for November 12-18, 2026 across Marion, Sumter, and Lake counties, from your neighborhood Realtor, Lili Whittington.

Every show below was confirmed this week against the venue's own calendar or The Villages Entertainment's official schedule. Confirm before you go, since times and lineups can change, and grab tickets early for the big-name shows, which tend to sell out.

The 8 Shows This Week

1

David Foster & Katharine McPhee

Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 PM · The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, 1051 Main St, The Villages, FL 32159

"An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee" with special guest Fernando Varela. A 4:00 PM matinee is also offered.

Tickets & details
2

Calling Crystal at Barons Creek Vineyards

Thursday, November 12, 4:30-7:30 PM · Barons Creek Vineyards, The Villages Tasting Room, 1171 Main St, The Villages, FL 32159

Free live music with your wine tasting; the tasting room hosts live music Thursdays through Saturdays.

Winery details
3

Uncle Bob's Rock Shop

Friday, November 13, 5:00-9:00 PM · Spanish Springs Town Square, 1051 Main St, The Villages, FL 32159

Free outdoor live music on the square stage, no tickets needed. November entertainment runs 5:00 to 9:00 PM.

Square schedule
4

Broadway's Rock of Ages Band

Saturday, November 14 at 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM · Savannah Center, 1545 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32159

The original Broadway "Rock of Ages" band brings the 80s hits to the stage in two shows. Ticketed event.

Tickets & details
5

Rocky and The Rollers

Saturday, November 14, 5:00-9:00 PM · Sawgrass Grove, 766 Marilee Pl, The Villages, FL 32162

Free live music at the Sawgrass Grove stage, next to the restaurants and shops. The band also plays the same stage Friday, November 13.

Square schedule
6

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM · The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, 1051 Main St, The Villages, FL 32159

Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller's holiday concert, an annual favorite, in two shows. Ticketed event.

Tickets & details
7

The Sicilian Tenors "Viva Italia"

Monday, November 16 at 7:00 PM · Savannah Center, 1545 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32159

An evening of Italian favorites from the operatic trio. Ticketed event.

Tickets & details
8

The Jersey Tenors

Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 PM · The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, 1051 Main St, The Villages, FL 32159

The tribute show blends Broadway and opera with Jersey hits in a one-night performance. Ticketed event.

Tickets & details

Free Town-Square Music, Every Night

Beyond the ticketed shows above, free live entertainment plays at The Villages' outdoor square stages every night of the year, and in November the entertainment runs from about 5:00 to 9:00 PM at Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, Brownwood Paddock Square, Sawgrass Grove, and Eastport. Acts rotate nightly, so check the official schedule before you head out. It is one of the best things about this community: a different band, a different square, every single night.

For the full nightly rotation across every square, see The Villages Entertainment nightly entertainment page, and for a deeper look at each stage, our complete live music guide covers every venue in detail.

Where These Shows Come From

Every pick above was verified this week against the venue's own calendar or an official listing. Confirm before you go, since schedules can change:

Enjoy the Week, Fairly

The Villages is a deed-restricted 55+ community, and the live music here is for everyone who lives in or visits the area. Lili serves buyers and sellers of all ages across Marion, Sumter, and Lake counties, including all-ages communities like Middleton by The Villages in Wildwood. Every home here is offered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, in line with the Fair Housing Act.

Thinking about living where the music plays? Reach out to Lili Whittington for honest, local guidance on The Villages real estate, in English or Spanish.

Event details were verified at the time of writing; always confirm dates, times, and tickets before you go.


Lili Whittington, Broker Associate and real estate expert covering The Villages FL

About the Author

Lili Whittington, MBA is a Broker Associate with Soundings LLC in The Villages, FL. With over 20 years of experience and 450+ homes sold, she specializes in luxury homes, retirement relocation, and senior living throughout Marion, Sumter, and Lake counties. She holds designations including CLHMS, SRES, MRP, ABR, SFR, and CIPS.

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