Live music and nightlife in Pembroke Pines: DJ and live music nights at Pembroke Gardens, the city's free Beats and Bites concerts and the ArtsPark theater.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Every venue below comes from its own website or the City of Pembroke Pines’ event pages. We list venues and their regular nights, not individual gigs; check the venue before you go. Running a live music venue in Pembroke Pines? Send us your link through our contact page.
Pembroke Pines is a suburb, and its nightlife is concentrated in one place: The Shops at Pembroke Gardens at Interstate 75 and Pines Boulevard, where a cluster of restaurant-bars run DJ, live music and late happy-hour nights. The city adds free outdoor concerts at City Center, and community theater plays the ArtsPark in the west.
Who to call
- City Special Events office (Beats and Bites): 954-392-2116
- City arts office (Summer Symphony, ArtsPark): 954-392-2122
- Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts: 954-437-4884
- The Shops at Pembroke Gardens: 954-450-1580
Pembroke Gardens
| Venue | Address | Regular nights |
|---|---|---|
| Havana 1957 | 14571 SW 5th St. | Live music nights on Thursdays, per Pembroke Gardens |
| Brimstone Woodfire Grill | 14575 SW 5th St. | Live DJ Fri.-Sat. 8 to 11 p.m.; Women’s Wednesdays 7 to 10 p.m.; happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4 to 7 p.m. |
| Agave Bandido | 14531 SW 5th St. | Thursday DJ 7 to 11 p.m.; happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3 to 6 p.m. |
| Maya SpeakTiki | 14531 SW 5th St., inside Agave Bandido | Tiki bar; reservations on OpenTable |
Thursday Nights in the Gardens is the center’s weekly night out. Its events page lists ladies’ night at Agave Bandido, 6 to 9 p.m.; extended happy hour at The Pub from 7 p.m. to close; live music at Havana 1957; and late-night happy hour at RA Sushi from 9 p.m. to close.
Other bars and restaurants at the center include The Pub, The Brass Tap, RA Sushi, Level TwentyNine, Unit B Eatery and Spirits and a cigar bar; see the center’s dining directory. Valet is $10, Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. More on the center in our guide to Pembroke Gardens.
Free city concerts
- Beats and Bites, Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way: a free monthly series that the city launched in October 2025, held one Thursday evening a month from 7 to 9 p.m. on the plaza. Each night has a throwback theme played by local and regional bands, with food trucks, according to the city’s listing. The 2026 list included dates in January, February, March and May; check the city’s special events page for the next one.
- Summer Symphony Series, Charles F. Dodge City Center: free afternoon concerts, 4 to 6 p.m., with musicians from the South Florida Symphony Orchestra. In 2026 they ran from June to September. No tickets; seating is limited.
- ParTee at Night, Pembroke Lakes Golf and Tennis Center, 10500 Taft St.: a free adults-only night with mini golf, the driving range, food trucks and a DJ. The next one is Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (city listing).
Theater
The Susan B. Katz Theater of Performing Arts at the city’s River of Grass ArtsPark, 17195 Sheridan St., is a 442-seat venue, according to the city’s Arts and Culture page. The Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts stages its season there; tickets and showtimes are at pptopa.com or 954-437-4884.
Movies
AMC Pembroke Lake 9 is at the west end of Pembroke Lakes Mall, 11401 Pines Blvd., according to the mall’s FAQ.
Getting home
Plan a sober ride. The center’s courtesy shuttle only runs within its parking lots; it is not a ride home. For road closures, check FL511.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is live music in Pembroke Pines?
At The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, Havana 1957 has live music nights on Thursdays and Brimstone Woodfire Grill has live DJ nights Fridays and Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m. The city’s free Beats and Bites concerts are held on Thursday evenings at the Charles F. Dodge City Center.
What is Beats and Bites in Pembroke Pines?
A free city concert series, one Thursday evening a month from 7 to 9 p.m. on the City Center plaza, with local and regional bands playing throwback themes and food trucks.
Where can I see a play in Pembroke Pines?
At the Susan B. Katz Theater of Performing Arts in the River of Grass ArtsPark, 17195 Sheridan St., where the Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts stages its shows.
Is there a DJ night at Agave Bandido in Pembroke Pines?
Agave Bandido, 14531 SW 5th St., lists a weekly Thursday night with specials from 7 to 10 p.m. and a DJ from 7 to 11 p.m.
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