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

46th Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Santa Fe College Bount

Ole Miss Rebels at Florida Gators Football Tickets

 Sat, 26 Sep Ben Hill Griffin Stadium EUR 149

Food & Music Night Festival

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32608

Tree Fest 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm 3650 SW 42nd AVE, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32608

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

Yonder Mountain String Band

 Fri, 24 Apr at 12:00 am Heartwood Soundstage

Santigold at Heartwood Soundstage

 Wed, 20 May Heartwood Soundstage

BBQ & Jazz Festival 🍖🎷

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm The Oaks Mall

Ani DiFranco - Spirit of Love Tour w/ special guest Sweet Petunia

 Sun, 26 Apr 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

Do The Crawl de Mayo in Gainesville!

 Sat, 02 May at 04:30 pm Silver Q Billiards & Sports Bar USD 19 to 24

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

Yonder Mountain String Band

 Thu, 23 Apr at 08:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

CALL OF BOOTY… LADIES IN FREE ALL NIGHT LONG

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 pm SIMONS NIGHT CLUB USD 0 to 16

May 4th Social

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Blount Hall Free

GRAD BASH 2026 : LPB POODY LIVE

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

Big Magnolia Co. at Celebration Pointe

Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Celebration Pointe

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

Free Fridays - Gainesville Retro Society

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Free Fridays - The Impostors

 Fri, 14 Aug 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!

Easy Star All-Stars in Gainesville

 Thu, 04 Jun at 05:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage

Free Fridays - MusicGNV Live & Local Edition: Singer Songwriter Showcase

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

Gainesville Roller Derby: Gainesville Brawl-Stars vs. Jacksonville River City Rat Pack

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm MLK Center

2026 GFAA Studio Tour

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

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

Southeast Pest Management Conference (SEPMC) 2026

 Tue, 05 May at 08:00 am Physics Bldg. _ University of Florida USD 0 to 322

Free Fridays - Mindwalk

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

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

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

ROMEO & JULIET: A DRUNK NIGHT OF SHAKESPEARE

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Kairos Events and Catering USD 23

THE UF SPRING SEMESTER FINALE HOSTED BY ASN JAY BOOG

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 pm THE LOFT Formally GOLD ROOM NIGHTCLUB USD 0 to 27

Immersive Speakeasy Masquerade Night

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 pm Kairos Events and Catering USD 13 to 23

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

DAS 2026 Graduation Mixer

 Thu, 30 Apr at 10:30 am Digital Worlds Institute Free

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Best Western Gateway Grand

 Sun, 10 May at 10:30 am Best Western Gateway Grand USD 0 to 18

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

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

Free Fridays - Den of Steves, The Rennys

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

COB : BATTLE OF THE TWERKERS

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 pm SIMONS USD 0 to 25

Mother's Day Brunch 2026

 Sun, 10 May at 11:00 am Sweetwater Branch Inn USD 59

Midget Mayhem / Little Mania" Mini Wrestling! Piney Flats TN (Ages 10+)

 Sun, 24 May at 06:30 pm Vivid Music Hall USD 31 to 148

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

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 - Pet Detectives

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

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 - Bennie and Da Band

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

Free Fridays - Sooza Brass Band

 Fri, 28 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

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

80's THEME Trivia | Dave & Buster's - Gainesville FL 700p TUESDAY 04/28

 Tue, 28 Apr at 07:00 pm Dave & Buster's Gainesville Free

Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

2026 Student Exhibition / Graphic Design

Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm SF Digital Media Technology

Juneteenth Gospel & Jazz Sunrise Breakfast

 Sat, 20 Jun at 09:00 am 5701 Venue USD 93 to 135

Spring Bloom - Conscious Music Microfest

 Sat, 25 Apr at 05:00 pm Somewhere - 5402 SW 105th Ave Gainesville, FL

GYC Summer Camp

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

Gainesville Roller Derby: Gainesville All-Stars vs. Tampa Bruise Crew

Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm MLK Center

BarCamp 2026 by StartGNV

 Sat, 04 Apr Blount Hall USD 15

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

 Thu, 07 May at 08:00 pm 201 W University Ave USD 28 to 146

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

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

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

Blues on the Patio featuring Rev. Billy C. Wirtz

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:00 pm 1013 NW 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Lucia

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Pump Action and The Retrograde at Heartwood Soundstage

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage

“Vybez” a Night of R&B Party

 Fri, 08 May at 10:00 pm 201 W University Ave USD 32 to 117

Free Fridays - Latina Women's League Showcase

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

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

 Sat, 27 Jun at 06:00 pm MLK Center

Wim Tapley

 Thu, 23 Apr at 11:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage

Clay Street Unit live at Heartwood Soundstage

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

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

4/24 Kids That Fly with Saturn Lights / The Palmettos at Signal in Downtown Gainesville!

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm 7 SW 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6242, United States

Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship - May Gainesville Chapter Happy Hour

 Wed, 13 May at 05:30 pm THE AUK MARKET Free

Leo Middea w/ Pamelli Marafon

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

Service Industry Night @ Kairos!

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

#iDoit4mycity Masterclass

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage

Pump Action

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage

MALIBU NIGHTS: Fridays @ The Backyard

 Fri, 26 Jul at 09:00 pm The Backyard @ Boca Fiesta & Palomino USD 8 to 13

Leo Middea

 Tue, 19 May at 11:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage

Gainesville POPS Armed Forces Salute Concert

 Sat, 25 Apr at 03:00 pm 10901 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606-5417, United States

Celebration of Fatherhood

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

Maddy Smith

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

Pump Action

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 am Heartwood Soundstage

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

 Mon, 25 May at 08:00 pm The Atlantic

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

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm Gainesville Free

Ole 60

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage

UCG Secret Show (Fundraiser)

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:00 pm United Church of Gainesville USD 13 to 34

Cornerstone Academy's Quarter Century Celebration

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Faith Presbyterian Church Free

LIVE MUSIC: E-STRING

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

LIVE MUSIC: ZAC PETTY BAND

 Sun, 10 May at 07:00 pm Mother's Pub & Grill North Gainesville

LIVE MUSIC: UNTAMED

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

Matt Woods & Kyle Keller

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm House Of Waking Life - HOWL USD 13

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

LIVE MUSIC: CROOKED COUNSEL

 Fri, 08 May at 09:00 pm Mother's Pub & Grill North Gainesville

LIVE MUSIC: SOUTHERN BURN

 Fri, 29 May at 09:00 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

20 Years of Dermacare

Fri, 24 Apr at 01:00 pm 101 NW 75th St, Ste 3, Gainesville, FL

NEON NIGHTS

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