Drum Circles in Central Florida
Whether you’re a local or just visiting, central Florida has plenty to keep your calendar full. From Gainesville to Lakeland and everywhere in between, we will have you sway’n to the beat of the drums in no time.
We put the events in order from North to South. Use the grid if you’re not familiar with the area. Take a look at what’s going on around town now.
Alachua CountyGainesville FL Drum Circle every Friday Night 6 PM to 8 PM at Studio Percussion located on the southeast quadrant of the intersection of NW 6th Street and NW 10th Avenue. The Physical Address: 519-E NW 10th Avenue Phone Number: (352) 338-8302 Ask for Chad or Shen Mostly Djembes, Ashikos, Djun-Djuns, although all percussion instruments are welcome. Come join us and have some fun.
Gainesville, Alachua Co. World Wednesday’s – Drum and JAM Sessions Weekly, Wednesdays from 9pm – 2am, no cover, optional: drum class $10 The JAM – Located at 817 W. University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605 Join us for our longest running weekly event, World Wednesday Drum and JAM Sessions! There will be a drum class at 9pm. After, we will have drums ready for you to play! In addition, the inside stage will be open for you to JAM and the backyard is waiting for your DRUMMING! There might be a fire! As always NO COVER! “LIKE” Us on Facebook for Updates on Future Events! facebook.com/TheJamGainesville |
Marion County
Ocala, Florida – We have a small outdoor drum circle here in Ocala.
Soul Essentials on 805 SE Ft. King Street, 352-236-7000.
We meet around the Full Moon, this month’s circle is May 25th at 7pm. (2013)
We invite all instruments for jamming time – though the focus is on drumming.
We are advanced drummers but try to keep room for the beginners as well.
Paralounge Drum Gathering – Held in Silver Springs NE Florida.
The twice a year Paralounge Drum Gathering attracts drum circle enthusiests from all over Florida,
and the S.E. It’s 3 days and 2 nights of drum circle related activities. For the most current info,
Check their site, paralounge.net – There have been some location changes over the last dozen years.
Camp Kiwanis, 19300 SE 3rd. Street, Silver Springs Fl. 34488. They relocated, & are now a bit closer
to the center of the state. (Ocala) It’s a children’s summer camp facility, not a public campground.
*Note* Please check their site & Facebook page, there are rumors the location may change soon.
Ocala, Marion Co. Full Moon Drum Circle at Soul Essentials of Ocala
Monthly, Saturdays from 7pm-10pm, love donation
We invite you to join us, in a celebration of heArt and commUnity!
Beginner? Advanced? Drum? Hoop? Dance? Traditional? Freestyle?
YES – even bells, shakers, and guests! Bring ’em if yah got ’em!
For more details on upcoming drum circles and events, we encourage you to…
Meet us!: soulessentialsofocala.com
Like us! facebook.com/soulessentialsofocala
Find us! 805 E. Fort King St. Ocala, FL 34471
Call us! (352) 236-7000
Lake County
Eustis Sunset Drum Circle
We meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday at Ferran Park in Eustis, FL.
We have been getting together for years and have between 15-30 people sometimes. A few didgeridoo players also.
For more info, email sunsetdrummingcircle(at)yahoo.com to be on the mailing list.
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Central Florida |
East Coast |
Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Fort Walton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Ponce De Leon, Chipley, Panama City, Sneads, Blountstown, Bristol, Port St Joe, Apalachicola |
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Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, Gainesville, Brooksville, Leesburg, Ocala, Osceola |
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Polk CountyLakeland Circle of Rhythm Drum Gathering ended after a 6 year run in 2013 Still has a page on FaceBook – Lakeland Circle of Rhythm Drum Gathering 1st Sunday of the Month, community drum circle, 2:30 to 5:30, the lawn at Mirror Lake, Lakeland, email Jen at znjenyoga(at)hotmail.com |
Hernando CountyHernando county: Pine Island Drum Circle. A Beach Drum Circle 2 or 3 hours before sunset. January 14th and 28th, 2018, and generally every other Sunday. we are located in Hernando county just north of Bayport, at Pine Island. In a County Park / beach. |
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