Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

10/22/2026

🎃🧛 Looking for something spooky to do this Halloween? Something wicked has arrived in Sarasota!

The Vampire Circus Pop-Up at The Sarasota Modern is bringing spooky décor, creepy cocktails, and Halloween treats to the patio from October 23–31. 👻🩸

Want to learn more about this Halloween-worthy experience? Check out article from Your Observer for all the spooky details and start planning your Halloween weekend!

🔗 Read the article here.

Here are six haunted happenings you won't want to miss.

10/22/2026

Self-care is always the right answer! 💅✨ Treat yourself to a night of laughs with Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue at the Van Wezel on October 31!

With two performances to choose from, there’s no better excuse for a little comedy and a lot of fun. Grab your tickets at VanWezel.org!

10/21/2026

Whoooo! 🌪️✨ 52 years ago today, THE WIZ opened at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland!

Celebrate the magic, music, and wonder of this iconic musical when THE WIZ takes the stage at the Van Wezel January 15–16.

10/20/2026

Get ready to Dance with Somebody! 💃✨ We’re giving you a first look at rehearsals for The Bodyguard, our first Broadway show of the season! 🎭 The countdown is ON, and we can’t wait for you to experience this incredible production live on the Van Wezel stage November 30–December 2.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at VanWezel.org!

📸 Photos by Doug Hinebaugh

10/19/2026

No tricks, just treats! 👻✨ Save up to 25% on tickets to Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the Van Wezel on December 21! Use code BOO25 at checkout and treat yourself to a magical holiday spectacular! ❄️🎪

🎟️ Get your tickets today at VanWezel.org!

*Some restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with other offers or on previously purchased tickets.

10/19/2026

🔥 We heard you, and we listened! 🔥 To celebrate World Menopause Day, we’re turning up the heat and adding a SECOND performance of Menopause The Musical! 🎶💃 So hot, we added a matinee! 😉

🎟️ Tickets for the newly added 1:30 PM performance on February 17 go on sale this Friday at 10 AM at VanWezel.org.

10/16/2026

🎪🩸 Enter if you dare… The Vampire Circus pop-up at The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is bringing a little mystery, magic and mayhem to Sarasota from October 23–30.

While you’re getting into the Halloween spirit, we’re getting you ready for the main event: The Vampire Circus at the Van Wezel on October 25!

Of course, no spooky celebration is complete without a signature drink. 🍸🧛‍♂️

10/15/2026

Today, our General Manager, Kyle Turoff, joined fellow arts leaders at the Arts Advocates Luncheon: What’s New for Our Leading Arts Organizations! 🎭

The discussion brought together leaders from Sarasota’s arts community to share insights on upcoming seasons, new developments, and the future of the performing arts.

Thank you to Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County and Jay Handelman for bringing our arts community together! 💜

10/14/2026

Looking for some Halloween fun? 👻 Sarasota Magazine featured The Vampire Circus in its “Ultimate Guide to Halloween in Sarasota,” highlighting the show coming to the Van Wezel on October 25!

From spooky thrills to laughs with Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue, there’s something for everyone at the Van Wezel this month. 🎃

🎟️ Tickets are available at vanwezel.org!

Enjoy the season with these fun fall events.

10/14/2026

Picture it… Sarasota, October 31! 🌴💛 The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! Relive the heartfelt hilarity, unforgettable friendship, and laugh-out-loud moments of four ladies who never stopped being your friends. 👵✨

Catch Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue at the Van Wezel on October 31 for two performances! 🎭 Get your tickets now at VanWezel.org!