Will’s Pub is one of Orlando’s best-known independent live music venues, bringing local bands, touring artists, themed music nights, and alternative acts to the Mills 50 District.
Located just north of Downtown Orlando, the intimate venue is especially popular for indie rock, punk, metal, alternative, ska, electronic music, and other acts that thrive in a small live music setting. Browse upcoming Will’s Pub events and tickets below, then use our venue guide to plan your night out.
Upcoming Events & Tickets at Will's Pub
Benefit For Erin featuring Crimson Tears, Avernus, Girth, and All Things Rot
Super Famicon, Heat Madness, Gwen, and Baby Adam
The Phantom A.D. with Special Guests American Party Machine and Caustic Bats
Green Day Tribute Comp FL Release Party
bodie – Sellout Tour
Ace Monroe in Orlando
Enox, Thirst, Reverya, What We Seek, and Grievous in Orlando
Buzz Kull and Kontravoid in Orlando
Wings of Mercury, Gavin Kelly, Doolittle, Nursing, and Reckless Rebound in Orlando
The Holdup, Lot 49, and Dylan Reese
Pertinence "The Untimely Timing of Divine Timing" Tour in Orlando
Death Lens, Pat & the Pissers, and Skinman in Orlando
Blackout Roadkill Release Show with Noch Down, Wadeview, and M With Eye
A Ska/Punk-Pocalypse featuring More Better Band, Twenty Something Summer, Control This!, Viloria, and Lady Ybor
Harber Wynn, Funky Brewster
Orlando Girls Rock Camp Presents: Youth To The Front All Ages Show
The Hamiltons (FINAL SHOW), TV Generation, Hutch, The Buzzwords
Blood Moon Ball
LANA VS ETHEL: A Drag Show
WELLS, stardnotmeananything, Toxic Intent, and Hate Me For Life
About Will’s Pub
Will’s Pub has been part of Orlando’s independent music scene since 1995 and remains one of the city’s go-to venues for discovering local bands and touring artists outside the mainstream arena and theater circuit.
After its original location closed in 2006, Will’s Pub reopened at its current Mills Avenue home in 2008. Today, the venue anchors a small nightlife complex that also includes the adjoining Lil’ Indies cocktail bar and outdoor Dirty Laundry bar.
Don’t recognize every artist on the calendar? That’s part of the appeal. Will’s Pub has long been a place to discover local bands and touring acts before they reach larger Orlando venues.
What to Expect at a Show
Will’s Pub offers an intimate, casual concert experience that puts the audience close to the performers. Most shows are general admission, so arriving early is worthwhile if you want a spot near the stage, particularly for popular or sold-out events.
Age Restrictions
Age requirements vary by event, with both 18+ and 21+ shows appearing on the calendar. Check the individual event listing before purchasing tickets or heading to the venue.
Drinks & Nearby Nightlife
Will’s Pub has a full bar, while adjoining Lil’ Indies offers cocktails in a more intimate setting and Dirty Laundry provides an outdoor bar behind the venues. Together, they make it easy to grab a drink before or after a show without leaving the property.
The surrounding Mills 50 neighborhood has plenty of restaurants, bars, and late-night spots, making it easy to turn a concert into a full night out.
Parking
Street parking is available near Will’s Pub and throughout Mills 50, but spaces close to the venue can become limited during busy evenings. Give yourself extra time to park before a popular or sold-out show, or consider using a rideshare service.
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Looking for another show? Browse more Orlando concerts and live music or explore additional Orlando venues to find concerts, comedy, sports, and live entertainment around the city.
Nearby Things to Do
Will’s Pub is located just north of Downtown Orlando, with Ivanhoe Village nearby for additional restaurants, bars, and local nightlife. Continue south into Downtown Orlando to visit Lake Eola Park and explore more of the city center.