Clearwater Events & Community
Every evening, two hours before sunset, Pier 60 turns into an open-air festival. Street performers, artisans, musicians — it's been a daily tradition since 1995. Add Phillies spring training and a jazz festival, and Clearwater keeps its calendar full.
Signature Events
Sunsets at Pier 60 — Daily, 2 hours before to 2 hours after sunset. Artisans, street performers, musicians celebrating Gulf Coast sunsets since 1995.
Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training — February-March at BayCare Ballpark. 2026 marks 80 years of Phillies in Clearwater.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday — October. Multi-day jazz festival drawing music lovers from across the region.
Sanding Ovations Masters Cup — Professional sand sculpture competition on Clearwater Beach.
Through the Year
- Spring: Phillies spring training (Feb-Mar), St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
- Summer: Beach activities and water sports. Daily Sunsets at Pier 60.
- Fall: Clearwater Jazz Holiday. Cooler beach weather, local favorite season.
- Winter: Snowbird season, holiday celebrations.
Recurring Events
- Sunsets at Pier 60 — Daily. The anchor.
- The Market Marie — Second Saturday monthly.
- Farmers markets — Regular community markets.
- Imagine Clearwater concerts — Shows at the new 4,000-seat amphitheater.
Where Things Happen
Pier 60 for the daily sunset celebration. BayCare Ballpark for spring training. Cleveland Street District for downtown events. Imagine Clearwater amphitheater for concerts. Capitol Theatre for performances.