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
Dykeoke: EMO NITE by Dyke Nite Orlando
Monterey - it always passes over me... LP release show with Special Guests fingerswoventogether, Roy Cleveland Sulllivan Sr, and My Sword! My Sword!
Faire of the Dog Fall Night Market
Not Another Emo Show featuring tributes to Emo/Pop-Punk Favorites
PierceTheSkies, No One Road, Duellona, and Siryn in Orlando
Portrayal of Guilt and Helvetica in Orlando
Halo Halo Music Fest: A Mix of Music, Food, and Art
PUBS FOR PUBS: A benefit concert for Boone High School Publications
CHRMNG, with Jeanwilder, White Star, and Tet Spells
Foreign Dissent 11
ORLANDO PRE-PRE-FEST #12
Ian McConnell, Cherokee Social, Orange Blossom Trail
FLAGMAN with Special Guests The Dark Arctic, Pinkish, and Hutch
The Planet Smashers with Fuàkata and Control This
Coraline’s Collapse (‘Don’t Look Down’ Album Release Show) with Playing With Knives, MUNGE, What We Seek, and Deresonate
Year Of The Knife with St. Clovis, Retina, Self Inflicted Wound, and Coldest Blood
SAP, Sludge Mother, and Easterlin in Orlando
Dolly Parton Tribute Show
WILL'S DIE-IN
DAIKAIJU
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.