Are you interested in sunset activities to do on Siesta Beach? Every Sunday about one hour before the sun sets, a Drum Circle is hosted for free music and dancing for ALL ages!
Located just south of the main pavilion on Siesta Beach, between lifeguard stands # 3 and 4, you will find the drum circle gathering (you will be sure to hear it as well!).
What should I bring?
Bring along a djembe, drum, cowbell, or anything that makes noise to join the ensemble of dance, music, and song! This free event is highly rated and tends to draw hundreds of families and individuals on a given weekend. This event always generates a lively and positive vibe. Along with your noisemaker of choice, be sure to bring an energetic mood, willingness to sing or dance, and desire to listen in on the fun!
Drum Circle History
The Drum Circle on Siesta Beach is a local tradition over 25 years in the making. Starting in 1996, locals would form a drum circle every full moon. Due to public enjoyment and rising popularity, it became a weekly event!
The Experience
Many guests frequent this event from members of the Native Descended Nation, local churches, and groups from the Ringling School of the Arts. At times, you may see belly dancers and hula hooping as well! This weekly drum circle event is home to many cultures from African, Latin, Caribbean, and more. With such a unique crowd each Sunday, you are sure to witness a wide range of personality and fun, united by song and dance!
This long-standing tradition and one-of-a-kind experience makes you feel at home with the locals. The judgment free aura makes you feel accepted immediately. The longer the event goes and the more the sun sets, the louder the percussionists get and the dancing truly begins! This Drum Circle has become one of the largest in the country, it is truly an experience you won’t want to forget.
If you’re spending the day at Siesta Beach, stick around for a few more hours closer to sunset so that you can witness this special event.
A few hours after sunset, the fun still continues as the Village is just a short walk away. Head over to local nightlife and restaurants for all ages.
