Whether you’re visiting Sanibel and Capitva, or you are a longtime resident, you will be thrilled with the many different entertainment venues that these islands can offer. Residents of the islands will especially enjoy the live theatre shows that are provided by Barrier Island Group for the Arts, or BIG Arts. Through BIG Arts, you can enjoy not only the many plays, musicals, and mime acts that are available throughout the year, but you can also participate in painting, dance, pottery, and drawing classes. If you are musically or theatrically inclined, the BIG Arts group is always looking for new cast members. If that wasn’t enough, the group also sponsors musical concerts and literary discussion groups.

Sanibel Island also sponsors the annual Sanibel Music Festival, which brings world renownd musicians to Sanibel in the month of March. These are classical musicians that present the very best of string quartets, piano concertos, operettas, and full orchestral concerts. The festival serves many purposes, but the greatest one is to bring the love and knowledge of music to the visitors and residents of the island.

If you are just looking for a great night out with your friends, you will be able to find exactly what you are looking for in the bars and clubs that dot the islands of Sanibel and Captiva. You and your friends can enjoy and evening with a nice brew, a game of pool, and an embarrassing round of karaoke before watching the latest sports event on one of the television screens.

You will love living on the islands! There is always something fun nearby, even if you are just not in the mood for another lazy day on the beach. Take a look at the city’s special events calendar, and start getting involved in all that Sanibel and Captiva have to offer.