Sunseeker Resort Unveils Inaugural Jazz Fest Food & Wine Weekend November 5th-7th.

A NEW TRADITION BEGINS: SUNSEEKER RESORT UNVEILS INAUGURAL
JAZZ FEST FOOD & WINE WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 5th-7th
Three nights of live jazz, wine-driven dining and a big band finale timed with
the Florida International Air Show
 
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL – Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast turns up the volume on the Gulf Coast’s fall calendar with their first ever Jazz Fest: Food & Wine Weekend, taking place November 5-7, 2026. Presented in partnership with Trinchero Wines, Foley Family Wines, Visit Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, the Charlotte County Jazz Society and the Florida International Air Show, the three-day celebration will bring together live jazz, curated wines and chef-driven bites across the resort. The weekend coincides with the 2026 Florida International Air Show, taking place November 7-8 at nearby Punta Gorda Airport.
 
The festivities begin with two evenings of Wine Around, a self-guided tasting experience that invites guests to make their way through participating restaurants and bars at their own pace. With no set route, guests can discover specially crafted food and wine paintings, limited-time festival specials and à la carte offerings designed to complement each pour, all accompanied by jazz performances throughout the resort.
 
Participating dining outlets include:
 
● Harbor Yards Food Hall: The resort’s signature food hall, featuring 10 unique culinary experiences, will offer à la carte selections and three to five festival specials across participating outlets. Live music will accompany the experience throughout the weekend, with Larue Nicholson and Alejandro Arenas performing Thursday, November 5th, followed by Pablo Arencibia and Mauricio Rodriguez on Friday, November 6th.
 
● Stretto Italian Chophouse: The recently rebranded Italian chophouse will kick off the weekend with an “Intro to Wine” lounge experience on Thursday, November 5th, featuring charcuterie, tapas-style bites, a relaxed atmosphere and live music by Zack B, Cam Kanye and Ed Metz. On Friday, November 6th, guests can enjoy an elevated prix-fixe menu complemented by a dedicated wine specialist, with live music from Rick Steuart, Paul Gormley and Ed Metz.
 
● Half Cracked Tiki Shack: Guests can enjoy wine pairing recommendations and festival specials, with Per Danielsson, Mark Neuenschwander and Dave Pruyn providing live music on Thursday, November 5th. Friday, November 6th will bring performances from Alex Wintz, Brandon Robertson and Paul Gavin.
 
● Level Blue Rooftop Bar: Overlooking Charlotte Harbor, the rooftop bar will offer wine pairing recommendations and special bites. The Thursday, November 5th lineup features live music from Rebecca Richardson and Dan Heck, while Friday, November 6th will see Zack B take over the rooftop.
 
The weekend culminates Saturday evening with Serenade & Supper: A Jazzy Night, taking place from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM in the resort’s grand ballroom The signature event begins with a welcome cocktail reception, followed by a four-course plated dinner paired with select wines and live music from Danny Sinoff and the Stardust Memories Big Band. Tickets start at $149+ per person and include complimentary self-parking in the resort’s parking garage. Tickets are available via TasteofSunseeker.com.
 
From intimate live performances and wine tastings to a four-course dinner and big band finale, Sunseeker’s Jazz Fest: Food & Wine Weekend brings three nights of music and culinary experiences for locals and guests to enjoy. Additional details will be announced in the coming weeks. For updates, ticket information and the full Jazz Fest: Food & Wine Weekend schedule, please visit Sunseeker Resort's Jazz Fest page. For hotel reservations, please visit https://www.sunseekerresort.com/ or or call (833) 914-7300.
 
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About Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio by Hilton (formerly Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor) opened in December 2023. The resort spans over 22 waterfront acres and features 785 guestrooms & villas, including 273 signature Sunsuites™. Located along the Peace River and the Florida Gulf Coast, this premier resort offers 15 original food and beverage concepts, including five stand-alone restaurants, eight bars and lounges, two poolside options, and a 25,000-square-foot Harbor Yards food hall. Additional amenities include a waterfront promenade, two unique rooftop and waterfront pool experiences, and more than 60,000 square feet of combined meeting and convention space. A planned 100,000-square-foot event center will further strengthen Sunseeker's position as a premier destination for meetings, conventions, and special events. Additional resort offerings include a full-service spa and salon, a 7,100-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness center with four group exercise studios led by specialty instructors, three retail shops, and an 18-hole championship-level golf course exclusive to hotel guests and Hilton Honors members. Managed by Pyramid Global Hospitality, the resort is conveniently located within a short drive of Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Sarasota, St. Petersburg-Clearwater, and Tampa airports. For more information, visit www.sunseekerresort.com. Follow us on Instagram: @Sunseekerresortfl, and like us on Facebook: @Sunseekerresort.
Media Contact: Carma Connected / sunseeker@carmaconnected.com / (305) 438-9200