BRITISH EVENTS around Florida
BRITISH EVENTS AROUND FLORIDA. [For Miami events, see own page on this website]. Scroll down to see future events. NOTE: To find other British events not listed on this page: Click on the British Clubs, British Pubs and British Shops pages on this website. Then PHONE [not email] them to ask what British events are coming up in their area. ALSO for Scottish Festivals see the Scottish pages on this website. To advertise your British event on this page email your query to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com On subject line put: “British event Florida.” Include your name + city + phone. Or call publisher’s office in Miami [305] 450-1755 daytimes.
► FRIDAY JUNE 16, 2023 Brit stars from yesteryear Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone. VENUE: The Casino at Danai Beach. INFO/TICKETS on www.casinodaniabeach.com
BOX OFFICE [954] 920-1511
► SATURDAY JUNE 17, 2023. British band Duran Duran VENUE: Amalie Arena in Tampa. INFO/TICKETS on www.amaliearena.com Box office [813] 301-6500. See band info and other tour dates on www.duranduran.com
► SUNDAY JUNE 18, 2023. British band Duran Duran VENUE: Florida Live Arena in Sunrise [Ft. Lauderdale]. INFO/TICKETS on www.flalivearena.com Box office [954] 835-7469 See band info and other tour dates on www.duranduran.com
► THURSDAY JUNE 29, 2023 British band The Cure. [See www.thecure.com] VENUE VENUE: Amalie Arena in Tampa. INFO/TICKETS on www.amaliearena.com Box office [813] 301-6500.
► SATURDAY JULY 1, 2023 British band The Struts, formed 2012 in Derby. See www.thestruts.com VENUE Revolution In Ft. Lauderdale. INFO/TICKETS on www.jointherevolution.net BOX OFFICE [954] 449-1025
► MONDAY JULY 3, 2023 at 8p.m British musician Peter Frampton. VENUE : HardRock Live in Hollywood. INFO/TICKETS on www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com Or call Box Office [954] 797-5531
► WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 2023 British superstar Sam Smith, Multi-platinum GRAMMY®, BRIT, Golden Globe and Oscar-winning artist/songwriter. His GLORIA tour hits 27 American cities. Artist info on www.samsmithworld.com SHOW VENUE Amway Center, Orlando. INFO/TICKETS on www.amwaycenter.com BOX OFFICE [407] 440-7000
► Tuesday September 12, 2023. Acclaimed British singer-songwriter STING. VENUE: HardRock Live in Hollywood. INFO/TICKETS on www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com Or call Box Office [954] 797-5531
► Tuesday October 10, 2023 DEPECHE MODE Popular English band, formed in 1980. See band info on www.depechemode.com VENUE Amway Center, Orlando. INFO/TICKETS on www.amwaycenter.com BOX OFFICE [407] 440-7000
► SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2023 at 8pm. British guitarist Martin Barre, with Jethro Tull band for over 43 years. His sound and playing was a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history. Martin’s guitar playing has earned him a high level of respect and recognition. His solos were voted 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK for his playing on Aqualung. His playing on the album Crest of a Knave earned him a Grammy award in 1989. As well as numerous Jethro Tull albums, Martin has worked with many other artists including Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa and Chris Thompson and has shared the stage with such legends as Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin. Martin Barre celebrates the musical journey of Jethro Tull throughout the decades at his new show “A Brief History of Tull”. The show will feature a special visual presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull musical career. VENUE KING CENTER in MELBOURNE. INFO/TICKETS from www.kingcenter.com or BOX OFFICE [321] 242.2219.
► Tuesday November 14, 2023 POPULAR BRITISH COMEDIAN JIMMY CARR returns to Florida. Known for his deadpan delivery and manic laugh. [I have seen his act—truly funny–recommend it–PK. See www.jimmycarr.com] VENUE: Starz Center in Tampa. INFO/TICKETS www.starzcenter.org or call BOX OFFICE [813] 229-7827. Wednesday November 15, 2023 Jimmy’s at the HardRock Live in Hollywood INFO/TICKETS www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com Or call Box Office [954] 797-5531
► ONGOING: ORLANDO British-American Chamber [BACC] holds business and social events throughout the year. Mix and mingle with fellow British professionals in the area. Non-members welcome. For a current calendar and/or membership information phone the BACC office [407] 494-0669 or see www.baccorlando.com
► ONGOING: THE BRITISH-AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce Broward/Palm Beach [BACC] holds various business and social events in Ft. Lauderdale, Boca and Palm Beach. Soccer evenings too, with famous EPL soccer players visiting from UK. Non-members welcome. Ask about the annual Christmas party every December. Phone BACC President Roy Yates [954] 942-7330 and he’ll email you an invitation, latest calendar and membership details. Or send an email to president@baccbroward.org Please say you saw it on www.britishflorida.com
► The UK Chatty Cafe Scheme has launched in the US as a nonprofit. The mission is to tackle loneliness and social isolation in the community. British founder Alex Hoskyn was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list last year for the positive impact the scheme has had in the communities it serves. To see how you can become involved in Florida, visit the Chatty Cafe website https://thechattycafescheme.com/chatty-countries/ or email hello@chattycafeusa.org
► DUNEDIN, west Florida: Do visit the Penny Lane Beatles Museum! Call [727] 281-8130 first for opening hours. Address: 730 Broadway Floor 2, Dunedin FL 34698
ARE YOU A BRIT LIVING IN FLORIDA? OR A UK BRIT WITH PROPERTY HERE? Sign up for our eBritnews email—invitations to local British events and info relevant to expats. We’ll keep YOU in the local British loop! Send email to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com Include your city. On subject line put: Receive Florida eBritnews.
► POLO–the season runs November to April in Florida. The sport of English princes. Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry are all players and aficionados. PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB in Wellington. See their website www.internationalpoloclub.com for a full slate of polo and social events. Or call their office [561] 204-5687. This is the premier, swankiest polo venue in Florida, as much about champagne as polo and popular with the resident British community. I have been often as press and British event organiser/host. Our English princes have played there including Prince Harry in 2016.
► FT. LAUDERDALE year-round. Revolution Live and the Culture Room are 2 locations which has younger, edgier and current British stars and bands year-round over from the UK, too numerous and frequent to list on this page. So consult their websites weekly: www.jointhe revolution.net [Box office 954-449-1025] and www.cultureroom.net [954] 564-1074.
► MIX WITH AUSSIES and KIWIS….our “family.” The Aussie Kiwi Club hold gatherings usually in Ft. Lauderdale. Annual Anzac Day party every April, usually in Broward County. For current details see website www.southfloridaaussiekiwiclub.com Or view their Facebook page facebook.com/aussiekiwiclub.com
► PROMOTER LIVENATION–the USA’s largest—-brings a year-round stream of top British performers and bands to its venues across Florida. Consult their website www.livenation.com for current shows and buy tickets.
► IRISH Join local Irish residents at the Irish-American Ceili Club [IACC], which holds events throughout the year in South Florida only, usually Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale area. Call or email IACC President Patrick O’Dea–a real Irishman with accent to prove it! [954] 921-4325 Email: irish32@aol.com
►►Gulf Coast St. David’s Welsh Society, based in Sarasota holds various events throughout the year, including a St. David’s Day celebration every March. They often bring over a choir from Wales. To get involved call Amy Ferrell [941] 349-6069 or send email to sarasotawelsh@yahoo.com OR call Meg Larrabee [941] 923-2062
££$$ TIP: WANT TO SAVE WHEN TRANSFERRING over UK CURRENCY? DON’T USE YOUR BANK! Use Moneycorp. [ I use Moneycorp myself–FABB President.] TO FIND OUT MORE: Phone Moneycorp’s Kelly Cutchin on [863] 207-6616 at their USA HQ in Orlando to ask all your questions. Or email your query to Kelly Cutchin kelly.cutchin@moneycorp.com for details. The pound is unpredictable. That affects all expats in Florida who still have UK dealings. To transfer your precious funds, we highly recommend you use the services of Moneycorp. At lower rates than any bank! This will save you fees and grief, as we Londoners say! What your own bank won’t do is save considerable exchange fees, like Moneycorp. THE BEST WAY: Moneycorp, the UK company with an office in Florida and droves of satisfied Florida clients. It is the only UK currency exchange company licenced to deal in 50 states. Many expat Brits here have used this currency service for years and report huge savings and satisfaction. Moneycorp’s HQ is in England. Posted by the Florida Association of British Business [FABB]. Moneycorp have been trusted members since 2005.
to britishbusinessflorida@gmail.com On Subject line put: FABB’s Jobs list
VENUE: Seminole Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. INFO/TICKETS www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com BOX OFFICE [954] 797-5531 VENUE: Dailys Place in Jacksonville.INFO/TICKETS on www.dailysplace.com Or call BOX OFFICE [904] 633-2000
► SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 Beloved British rocker SIR ROD STEWART returns to Florida with his current tour. VENUE: Amalie Arena in Tampa.INFO/TICKETS on www.amaliearena.com Or call BOX OFFICE [813] 301-6500
► FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 at 8p.m. British band Florence + the Machine bring their Dance Fever Tour to Florida.
VENUE: Amway Center in Orlando. INFO/TICKETS on www.amwaycenter.com BOX OFFICE [407] 440-7000
VENUE: Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. INFO/TICKETS VENUE: Seminole Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. INFO/TICKETS www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com BOX OFFICE [954] 797-5531
VENUE: Parker Playhouse in Ft. Lauderdale. INFO/TICKETS on www.parkerplayhouse.com BOX OFFICE [954] 462-0222
VENUE: INFO/TICKETS BOX OFFICE [407] 440-7000 or www.amwaycenter.com
► VENUE: BBT Center in Sunrise BOX OFFICE [954] 835-7000 or www.thebbtcenter.com
► SATURDAY OCTOBER 9, 2021 Beloved British legend Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues, comes to Broward Center in Ft. Lauderdale. INFO/TICKETS BOX OFFICE [954] 462-0222 or www.browardcenter.org
VENUE: Seminole Hard Rock Live, Hollywood.
INFO/TICKETS www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com BOX OFFICE [954] 797-5531 VENUE: Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. INFO/TICKETS on www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com BOX OFFICE [954] 797-5531
INFO/ Tickets via www.kingcenter.com or King Center Ticket Office at 321.242.2219.
ENUE: Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. INFO/TICKETS www.rutheckerdhall.com BOX OFFICE [727] 791-7400
► SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2022 at 8p.m. One Night of Queen – Performed by [British entertainer] Gary Mullen and The Works.
VENUE: Kravis Center, West Palm Beach. INFO/TICKETS from Box office [561] 832-7469 or www.kravis.org
► VENUE: Revolution Live . See www.jointherevolution.net INFO/TICKETS (954) 727-0950 or Box Office [954) 449-1030 or from www.livenation.com
TICKETS/INFO www.kingcenter.com or Box Office [321] 242-2219
►► MARCH 1, 2019 St. David’s Day celebration by the Gulf Coast St. David’s Welsh Society in Sarasota.
For details call Amy Ferrell [941] 349-6069 or email to sarasotawelsh@yahoo.com
►► Saturday March 2, 2019 in Ft. Lauderdale. The SOUTH FLORIDA SCOTTISH FESTIVAL and Games is a major all day event attended by thousands of Scots and Wannabe Scots, English/Irish/Welsh and American Anglophiles each year. For details/location/tickets see website www.sassf.org Established by the Scottish-American Society of South Florida [SASSF] in 1983. OCH AYE. It’s immense fun—Tartan everywhere, bagpipers, clans, highland dancing competitions, Scottish country dancing, Scottish Heavy Athletics, professional Scottish entertainers, Clan tents, sheepdog demonstrations, Scottish/Irish/English/Welsh merchandise, foods and imported beers. Wear Something Tartan and Go! www.SASSF.org
► 2020 date? APRIL 11/12/13/14, 2019. The Classic MG Club in Orlando, is hosting its annual “Gathering of the Faithful” for MG automobiles in Daytona Beach. MG owners from all over Florida gather here. All lovers of British cars welcome to attend! Full details on their website. Ogle over a hundred glorious MGs of all colours and years. Website www.gofsouth.com QUESTIONS: Contact James Hall show Chairman on [904] 282-1658 or send email to eventschair@mgclassics.org
►► Every January: SARASOTA SCOTTISH GAMES. See website for this year’s date. Always a great day out, och aye, including bagpipers and drummers, live Scottish entertainers, highland dancing, Scottish clans, wannabe Scots, Scottish athletics like tossing the caber, sheepdog contests, beer and food vendors selling Scottish baked yummies. British expats come from miles around. Each Scottish festival offers much to enjoy, so wear something tartan and go! Phone [941] 342-0509 or view website www.sarasotahighlandgames.com
►► EVERY JANUARY: DO TRY A BURNS SUPPER….Celebrate Scotland’s world-famous poet Robert Burns. Join fellow English/Scottish/Welsh/Irish local expats for this unique event. People gather for Rabbie Burns suppers in all corners of the world with annually over 9000 such celebrations held. The best in Florida is presented by the Scottish-American Society of South Florida [SASSF] at a Ft. Lauderdale area location. I have been and it’s a truly convivial evening–PK. FOR THIS YEAR’S date and location consult www.sassf.org.
