AFTER DARK ON THE GULF COAST

Nightlife & Live Music

From legendary beach bars to laid-back waterfront stages, the Gulf Coast comes alive after sunset. Cold drinks, warm nights, and live music seven days a week.

Where to Go Out

The bars, stages, and hangouts that keep the coast alive after dark.

Beach bar with live music

Flora-Bama Lounge

LEGENDARY

AL/FL State Line · 5 Stages

World-famous beach bar straddling the Alabama-Florida state line. Live entertainment 365 days a year across 5 stages — country, rock, dance, and beach music. Home of the annual Mullet Toss. A bucket-list destination.

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Outdoor party and entertainment

The Hangout

FAMILY FUN

Gulf Shores · Live Music & Events

Great food meets nonstop entertainment. Live music, fire pit, foam parties, and a resident DJ. Home of the Sand in My Boots music festival. Fun for all ages during the day, energetic party scene at night.

Dive bar atmosphere

The Ice House

LOCAL BAR

Orange Beach · Casual

A local favorite where the drinks are cold and the vibe is real. No frills, no tourist traps — just a solid neighborhood bar where locals unwind. The kind of place you become a regular at.

LuLu's waterfront dining and music

LuLu's

LIVE MUSIC

Gulf Shores · Nightly Music

Lucy Buffett's iconic spot on the Intracoastal Waterway. Nightly live music spanning country, blues, and indie folk on the waterfront stage. Grab a L.A. (Lower Alabama) Bushwacker and settle in for the show.

Live acoustic music

Tacky Jacks

MULTI-LOCATION

Gulf Shores · Orange Beach · Fort Morgan

Live local and regional artists plus karaoke nights across three locations. Laid-back waterfront atmosphere with cold drinks and good times. A coast staple with something happening every night of the week.

DJ and karaoke night

Sandshaker at The Wharf

WHARF

Orange Beach · The Wharf

Located at The Wharf entertainment district. Live music Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights with karaoke on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Great cocktails and a party atmosphere right on the marina.

Ready to Live Where You Vacation?

Live music every night, world-class beach bars, and sunsets that never get old. Imagine calling the Gulf Coast home.

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