Entertainment events in Gainesville

Check out happening entertainment events all around Gainesville, FL

Thomas Rhett — Gainesville

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm UF Gainesville, FL

Thomas Rhett in Gainesville

 Fri, 15 May at 05:00 pm Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Ole Miss Rebels at Florida Gators Football Tickets

 Sat, 26 Sep Ben Hill Griffin Stadium EUR 137

30th Annual Boo at the Zoo

 Sat, 31 Oct at 03:00 pm 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32606

Santigold at Heartwood Soundstage

 Wed, 20 May Heartwood Soundstage

Juvenile’s Boiling Point Album Release Tour with The 400 Degreez Band LIVE at Heartwood

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

6/4 BUCKETHEAD at Vivid Music Hall in Gainesville, FL!

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm Vivid Music Hall

Ole 60: Smokestack Town Tour LIVE at Heartwood Soundstage

 Fri, 29 May at 08:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Do The Red, White, & Brew Pub Crawl in Gainesville!

 Sat, 04 Jul at 04:30 pm Silver Q Billiards & Sports Bar USD 19 to 24

Pop Punk & Emo Night of Gainesville

 Fri, 15 May at 10:00 pm Vivid Music Hall USD 14

CRANK DAT… SOULJA BOY THEMED 2000’S THROWBACK PARTY

 Fri, 22 May at 10:00 pm SIMONS NIGHT CLUB USD 0 to 22

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

 Sat, 03 Oct at 06:30 pm The Hippodrome Theatre USD 41 to 71

Gainesville Latino Festival Fall 2026

 Sat, 26 Sep at 05:00 pm Bo Diddley Plaza

Cancer Chomp (5th Annual)

 Sat, 17 Oct at 08:00 am UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex Free

Juneteenth Film Festival

 Sat, 06 Jun at 05:15 pm Bo Diddley Plaza

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

 Fri, 06 Nov at 06:00 pm The Hippodrome Theatre USD 51 to 79

GRAD BASH 2026 : LPB POODY LIVE

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 pm SIMONS USD 0 to 31

Mango Fest 🥭 At Oaks Mall Gainesville!

 Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm Oaks Mall Gainesville

Trae Crowder

 Fri, 12 Jun at 12:00 am The Wooly

Free Fridays - MusicGNV Live & Local Edition: Dirty Chai, Creative Vibes, Sir Flame

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

YOUNG & TURNT …. ANYTHING BUT SOBER EDITION

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 pm THE LOFT Formally GOLD ROOM NIGHTCLUB USD 0 to 16

Easy Star All-Stars in Gainesville

 Thu, 04 Jun at 05:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage

Free Fridays - The Impostors

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Free Fridays - Mindwalk

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Juneteenth Gospel & Jazz Sunrise Breakfast

 Sat, 20 Jun at 09:00 am 5701 Venue USD 93 to 109

Easy Star All-Stars - Live at Heartwood Soundstage

 Thu, 04 Jun at 08:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

All Black Affair - All Black. All Legacy. One Bond

 Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center USD 59

Memorial Day Commemoration

 Mon, 25 May at 10:00 am 401 SE 21st Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32641

🐊Gator Tango Festivalito🪗

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:30 pm Gainesville, Florida

Free Fridays - Listening Room and Pulp Arts Presents: Robert Lester Folsom, Sunchild, Kevin PM

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

9th ANNUAL TEACH ME TO DANCE

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm Gainesville Florida! Go Gators!

Free Fridays - Thomas Allain And His Highly Qualified Band, Hannah Stokes

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

2026 GFAA Studio Tour

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm 1314 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Free Fridays - Den of Steves, The Rennys

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

2026 Night of Fire

 Sat, 24 Oct at 08:00 am Gainesville Raceway

Free Fridays - All My Phriends

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

5/30 EquestriNaughty - A Burlesque Roll in the Hay - at Signal in Downtown Gainesville!

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm 7 SW 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6242, United States

Free Fridays - MusicGNV Live & Local Edition: Teen Showcase

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

JOKES ON YOU …. THE WHITE LIES T- SHIRT PARTY

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 pm SIMONS NIGHT CLUB USD 0 to 22

Free Fridays - Pet Detectives

 Fri, 24 Jul at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Free Fridays - Uncle Mosie, Matthew Fowler

 Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Free Fridays - Maca Reggae Samba

 Fri, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Melting Pot

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm The Backyard at Boca Fiesta & Palomino USD 10

Free Fridays - Sooza Brass Band

 Fri, 28 Aug at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

GYC Summer Camp

 Mon, 15 Jun at 09:00 am Santa Fe College

Adult Student Showcase: Made in America

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Gainesville Circus Center USD 0 to 18

The 5th Annual Freedom Fest '26

 Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm 111 E University Ave Free

With Everything Going On - Live at Heartwood Soundstage

 Sat, 30 May at 04:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Gainesville FL - "Midget Mayhem / Little Mania" Mini-Wrestling Event - (Ages 18+)

 Tue, 15 Sep at 08:00 pm Vivid Music Hall

NCF Blues Society Presents: North Central Florida Women in Blues Showcase

 Sun, 17 May at 03:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Free Fridays - Short Stack, Lowly Worm & The Fantastic Beverages, Varsity Tuba Quartet

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Service Industry Night @ Kairos!

 Mon, 16 Mar Kairos Events and Catering USD 7 to 9

Gainesville, FL - Little Mania Mini Wrestling @ Vivid Music Hall

 Tue, 15 Sep at 08:00 pm 201 W University Ave USD 28 to 146

Free Fridays - D.R. Band & Soul Fire

 Fri, 04 Sep at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Free Fridays - Bennie and Da Band

 Fri, 07 Aug at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Free Fridays - Uncle Morty's Rhythm Cream

 Fri, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Celebration of Fatherhood

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm Emerson Alumni Hall USD 82

Royale Lynn at Heartwood Soundstage

 Sun, 16 Aug at 07:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage

Gainesville Roller Derby: Gainesville All-Stars vs. Miami Gold Coast Roller Derby

 Sat, 27 Jun at 06:00 pm MLK Center

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Ole 60

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage

Infinity Song at The Wooly

 Thu, 08 Oct at 08:00 pm The Wooly

Cacao Concert with Freedom Family Band, Sylvia Snow & Camila Condor

 Sun, 24 May at 04:30 pm 5402 SW 105th Ave Gainesville, FL 32608 United States

Free Fridays - Latina Women's League Showcase

 Fri, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Maddy Smith

 Tue, 08 Sep at 07:00 pm The Wooly - FL

MOVED OUTSIDE: Leo Middea w/ Pamelli Marafon

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Leo Middea

 Tue, 19 May Heartwood Soundstage

#iDoit4mycity Masterclass

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm Gainesville Free

JaYy Wick with special guests Fie Scoobie and 239 Flizzle

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

HR Leadership – Build a Stronger Organization! in Gainesville, FL

 Thu, 26 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 679 to 804

The Tom Smith Band at the 4th Ave Food Park!

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am 4th Ave Food Park

LIVE MUSIC: KILLER B'S

 Sun, 24 May at 07:00 pm Mother's Pub & Grill North Gainesville

LIVE MUSIC: E-STRING

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm Mother's Pub & Grill North Gainesville

The Scream Queens at The Atlantic Gainesville with Xpeakerbox and Dirty Space Groove

 Mon, 25 May at 08:00 pm The Atlantic

Leadership Mastery:Inspire, Motivate & Lead Like a Pro! in Gainesville, FL

 Tue, 24 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 679 to 804

Vacation Ready Waxing Party at European Wax Center in Gainesville

 Thu, 21 May at 09:00 am European Wax Center Free

Craft Supply Swap Party at Life Unplastic

Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm 2441 NW 43rd St. Ste 24B-1, Gainesville, FL

Mothers Pub with Cold Shot Band

 Fri, 22 May at 09:00 pm Mother's Pub & Grill North Gainesville

LIVE MUSIC: UNTAMED

 Sat, 30 May at 09:00 pm Mother's Pub & Grill North Gainesville

Skweezy Jibbs

 Fri, 10 Jul The Wooly

Grant Peeples live at Heartwood Soundstage

 Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

LIVE MUSIC: SOUTHERN BURN

 Fri, 29 May at 09:00 pm Mother's Pub & Grill North Gainesville

NEON NIGHTS

Sat, 30 May at 06:00 pm Swag Family Resource Center

Third Friday Concert

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Maddy Smith

 Thu, 10 Sep The Wooly

Time Management - The 10X Productivity Formula! in Gainesville, FL

 Thu, 21 May at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 574 to 804

LIVE MUSIC: ZAC CLAYTON

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm Mother's Pub & Grill North Gainesville

Blues on the Patio featuring Sheba the Mississippi Queen with Dr. Jules Cool Blues

 Sun, 06 Sep at 07:00 pm 1013 NW 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

LIVE MUSIC: VINCE RYAN

 Sun, 17 May at 07:00 pm Mother's Pub & Grill North Gainesville

Reddick, Benbow, & Means Family Reunion

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:00 pm Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG USD 0 to 150

Building High Performing Teams 1-Day Workshop | Gainesville, FL

 Thu, 16 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,764

Fuzzzy Talks Live Comedy Podcast [Vendors Welcome]

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:00 pm Gainesville Free

Coaching at Work 1-Day Workshop | Gainesville, FL

 Thu, 16 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,764

Managing Performance 1 Day Workshop | Gainesville, FL

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Managing a Virtual Team 1 Day Workshop | Gainesville, FL

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Gainesville, FL

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Teamwork Skill 1 Day Workshop | Gainesville, FL

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Gainesville, FL

 Fri, 21 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Recruitment Skills 1 Day Workshop | Gainesville, FL

 Thu, 20 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779