Effortless City Gulfport Florida

09/07/2026

Gulfport’s Art in the Yard signup is OPEN!

Save the Date: November 7th • 10-4

Save the date to experience a unique shopping opportunity. This bi-annual community art sale will transform the charming City into an open-air gallery, showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists in their own front yards. Gulfport Art in the Yard is a unique opportunity for residents and v...

09/07/2026

🌺 SEPT 7–13 • LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS IN GULFPORT, FL

Happy Labor Day! Hope everybody is doing a little less laboring today.

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✨ COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

MONDAY • LABOR DAY

2–4:30 The Black Honkeys
(Hurricane Eddie’s)

2–4 Pred Shreds • 5 Steve Shabala
(O’Maddy’s)

ALL DAY Free Pool
(Stormrunners Tavern)

TUESDAY

9–2 Tuesday Fresh Market
(Along Beach Blvd S)

FRIDAY

8:30–9:30 City of Gulfport 9/11 Commemoration
(Williams Pier • Shore Blvd S & 54th St S)

SATURDAY

10–8 2nd Saturdays at Trolley Market Square
Healthy Corridor Initiative w/ Laughter Is Medicine Community Comedy Night
(Trolley Market Square • 4900 Tangerine Ave S)

See the "HAPPENINGS" for more things to do around Gulfport.

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Check back for updates. Times & artists subject to change.

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🎶 Live Music Venues:

Gulfport Brewery + Eatery • The North End Taphouse & Kitchen • O'Maddy's Bar & Grille • The W**e House- • Stella's • Stormrunners Tavern • The Blueberry Patch • Neptune Grill • Mademoiselle Paris • Alphabet Soup • Tommy's Hideaway - Gulfport Pizza & Pub • V-Roll Vietnamese Rolls & Bowls

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Wheelchair Accessible Bathrooms for Patrons:

Hurricane Eddie’s • The Blueberry Patch • Peninsula Bed & Cocktails • O'Maddy's • The W**e House • Stormrunners Tavern • North End Taphouse • Gulfport Brewery • Stella's • Tommy's Hideaway - Gulfport Pizza & Pub

(listed from most to least maneuverable space)

♿ Neptune Grill does not have a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

🚻 Public Restrooms:
• Gulfport Beach — Shore Blvd S beach parking lot, closest cross street: Clinton St S, next to disabled parking
• Chase Park — 2726 54th St S

🅿️ Disabled Parking:
• Along Beach Blvd S
• Shore Blvd S (from the Rec Center at 58th St S to 54th St S)

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Keep Effortless City on the sidewalks—amplifying local music, makers, and small businesses.

Know Before You Go.

Real-time neighborhood information about events, places, and accessibility—posted every Monday and Thursday.

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If you use our weekly mini guides, LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW!

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09/05/2026

GeckoFest '26 is finally here! Get out there and get Gecko-fied all over town.

Live Music On Two Stages • Street Performers • Gecko Queen & Walking Parade • Gulfport Business Specials

🐸 Full Event Schedule + Know Before You Go Info in the Official GeckoFest ’26 Street Guide.

09/05/2026

Halloween is coming, time to get some fresh Effortless City Prints!

So sorry to miss GeckoFest tomorrow, but we'll be back Sept 15th just in time for Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market.

More on the way... ☠️👻🧙‍♀️

Tropical Frankenstein Halloween T-shirt with a little Gulfport flair. Made to order and hand-printed locally with eco-friendly water-based ink.

09/04/2026

OCT 3rd: Janis Ian at Catherine A. Hickman Theater Get your tickets, they’ll go fast!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW for this very special event with Grammy Award-Winning, Janis Ian, including an in person appearance for live Q + A. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ October 3 at 2 pm, Catherine Hickman Center, Gulfport, FL. Space is limited. Buy now. Easy link: http://janisian.eventbrite.com/

Experience moving documentary JANIS IAN: BREAKING SILENCE and in-person Q&A session. VIP tickets will get to meet Janis afterwards.

Tickets are $24
$35 for VIP - VIP Tickets Holders will be invited for a meet and greet with Janis Ian after the event.

All proceeds will fund community programs at the Gulfport Public Library.

Special Thanks: The Gulfport Public Library Circle of Friends and OUT Arts & Culture, and Gulfport Pride.

09/03/2026

🐸 SEPT 3–6 • LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS IN GULFPORT, FL 🦎

This is a big weekend in Gulfport.

Tonight, the First Friday Gulfport Night Market kicks things off on Beach Blvd. Then Saturday, GeckoFest takes over downtown for Gulfport’s biggest end-of-summer celebration — with live music, business specials, street performers, shopping, food and more.

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✨ COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

FRIDAY
5–9 • First Friday Gulfport Night Market
(Along Beach Blvd S)

6–8 • Art Reception & Exhibit
(Catherine Hickman Theater Lobby, 5501 27th Ave S)

SATURDAY
10–8 • GeckoFest: Gulfport's End of Summer Celebration
(Along Beach Blvd S: Music, Business Specials, Street Performers)

SUNDAY
1–3 • Drag By the Bay
(Neptune Grill)

See the "HAPPENINGS" graphic for more things to do around Gulfport.

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Check back for updates. Times & artists subject to change.

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🎶 Live Music Venues:

Gulfport Brewery + Eatery • The North End Taphouse & Kitchen • O'Maddy's Bar & Grille • The W**e House- • Stella's • Stormrunners Tavern • The Blueberry Patch • Neptune Grill • Mademoiselle Paris • Alphabet Soup • Tommy's Hideaway - Gulfport Pizza & Pub • V-Roll Vietnamese Rolls & Bowls

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♿ :

Wheelchair Accessible Bathrooms for Patrons:

Hurricane Eddie’s • The Blueberry Patch • Peninsula Bed & Cocktails • O'Maddy's • The W**e House • Stormrunners Tavern • North End Taphouse • Gulfport Brewery • Stella's • Tommy's Hideaway - Gulfport Pizza & Pub

(listed from most to least maneuverable space)

♿ Neptune Grill does not have a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

🚻 Public Restrooms:
• Gulfport Beach — Shore Blvd S beach parking lot, closest cross street: Clinton St S, next to disabled parking
• Chase Park — 2726 54th St S

🅿️ Disabled Parking:

• Along Beach Blvd S
• Shore Blvd S (from the Rec Center at 58th St S to 54th St S)

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Keep Effortless City on the sidewalks—amplifying local music, makers, and small businesses.

Know Before You Go.

Real-time neighborhood information about events, places, and accessibility—posted every Monday and Thursday.

If you use our weekly mini guides, LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW!

08/31/2026

🐸 The Official GeckoFest ’26 Street Guide is here!

Saturday, Sept 5 • 10–8

Gulfport’s biggest end-of-summer celebration is happening next weekend, with live music, street performers, the Gecko Queen & Walking Parade, food, drinks, shopping, and more throughout downtown.

Gulfport businesses are rolling out the green carpet for GeckoFest!

Business Specials happening ALL DAY throughout the festival.

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Shop local. Eat local. Drink local. Support Gulfport.

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🎶 NORTH STAGE — 28th Ave S & Beach Blvd
10–11:30 Temporary Sanity
12–1:30 Paul Anthony Duo
2–3:30 Laura Shepherd and Co.
4–5:45 Deep Pine
6–6:30 Parade Viewing
6:30–8 Charlie Morris Band

🎶 SOUTH STAGE — Beach Blvd & Shore Blvd
10–1 Songs of Gulfport
1:30–3 Solar Flair
3:30–5 J Santi and the Vital Groove
5:30–8 Urban Gypsies
6 Meet the Gecko Queen & Join the Walking Parade

Find more performers along 29th, 30th & 31st Ave S and roaming throughout GeckoFest.
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🍕 GeckoFest Business Specials

Check the Street Guide for food, drinks, live music, shopping specials and more from participating Gulfport restaurants, bars, shops and businesses.

Participating Gulfport Businesses:
Gulfport Beach Bazaar • Let It Be Ice Cream • Gulfport Brewery + Eatery • Hurricane Eddie's • Jax In And Out • Julio’s empanadas • Red Feather Studios / Blue Sun Tea Garden • Salty Pup Coffee • Siri's Gourmet Burgers & Pizza • Sober Bar • Stella's • The North End Taphouse & Kitchen • The W**e House- • Tommy's Hideaway - Gulfport Pizza & Pub • V-Roll Vietnamese Rolls & Bowls

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GULFPORT BUSINESSES: Missed the deadline to get on the flyer? Comment below with your GeckoFest special or live music/event so people can find you Saturday.

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♿ :

Wheelchair Accessible Bathrooms for Patrons:
Hurricane Eddie’s • The Blueberry Patch • Peninsula Bed & Cocktails • O'Maddy's • The W**e House • Stormrunners Tavern • North End Taphouse • Gulfport Brewery • Stella's • Tommy's Hideaway - Gulfport Pizza & Pub

(listed from most to least maneuverable space)

♿ Neptune Grill does not have a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

🚻 Public Restrooms:
• Gulfport Beach — Shore Blvd S beach parking lot, closest cross street: Clinton St S, next to disabled parking
• Chase Park — 2726 54th St S

🅿️ Disabled Parking:
• At Off Site Parking Lots w/Looper Trolley Ride to Festival
• Shore Blvd S (from the Rec Center at 58th St S to 54th St S)

🚎 Free Trolley / Looper • 10–8 • Wheelchair Accessible
Runs between designated parking areas and Downtown Gulfport.

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Save the guide for Saturday and check back for updates.

Schedule, artists & specials subject to change.

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Keep Effortless City on the sidewalks—amplifying local music, makers, and small businesses.

Know Before You Go.

Real-time neighborhood information about events, places, and accessibility—posted every Monday and Thursday.

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🗺️ If you use our weekly or event mini guides, LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW!

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08/31/2026

🐸 Aug 31–Sept 6 Live Music & Events in Gulfport, FL

Summer is going out with a bang in Gulfport! After a month of GeckoWorld’s wild and crazy events, it all wraps up Saturday with GeckoFest — Gulfport’s ultimate end-of-summer celebration.

Check back for Labor Day weekend events and live music.

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✨ COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

Tuesday
9–2 Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market
(Along Beach Blvd S)

Thursday
6–11 — City Council Meeting
(Gulfport City Hall, 2401 53rd St S)

Friday
5–9 — First Friday Gulfport Night Market
(Along Beach Blvd S)

Saturday
10–8 — GeckoFest: Gulfport’s End of Summer Celebration
(Along Beach Blvd S)
Music • Business Specials • Street Performers

See the "HAPPENINGS" graphic for more things to do around Gulfport.
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Check back for updates. Times & artists subject to change.
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🎶 Live Music Venues:
Gulfport Brewery + Eatery • The North End Taphouse & Kitchen • O'Maddy's Bar & Grille • The W**e House- • Stella's • Stormrunners Tavern • The Blueberry Patch • Neptune Grill • Mademoiselle Paris • Alphabet Soup • Tommy's Hideaway - Gulfport Pizza & Pub • V-Roll Vietnamese Rolls & Bowls
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♿ :

Wheelchair Accessible Bathrooms for Patrons:
Hurricane Eddie’s • The Blueberry Patch • Peninsula Bed & Cocktails • O'Maddy's • The W**e House • Stormrunners Tavern • North End Taphouse • Gulfport Brewery • Stella's • Tommy's Hideaway - Gulfport Pizza & Pub
(listed from most to least maneuverable space)

♿ Neptune Grill does not have a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

🚻 Public Restrooms:
• Gulfport Beach — Shore Blvd S beach parking lot, closest cross street: Clinton St S, next to disabled parking
• Chase Park — 2726 54th St S

🅿️ Disabled Parking:
• Along Beach Blvd S
• Shore Blvd S (from the Rec Center at 58th St S to 54th St S)
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Keep Effortless City on the sidewalks—amplifying local music, makers, and small businesses.

Know Before You Go.

Real-time neighborhood information about events, places, and accessibility—posted every Monday and Thursday.

If you use our weekly mini guides, LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW!

08/29/2026

RESCHEDULED: September 19th

Our event for this evening has been rescheduled for Saturday Sep 19th due to thunderstorms. Please mark your calendars and join us in Sep!