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Holywatr
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Nov 12 • 8:00PM
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Nuthin Fancy - Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
Nuthin Fancy - Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
Jul 11 • 7:30PM
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Florida Gators vs. Florida Atlantic Owls
Florida Gators vs. Florida Atlantic Owls
Sep 5 • 7:45PM
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Gainesville, FL
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Chi-Town Transit Authority - Tribute to Chicago
Chi-Town Transit Authority - Tribute to Chicago
Jul 18 • 7:30PM
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Foxtide
Aug 29 • 6:30PM
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Jamie Lissow
Aug 30 • 7:30PM
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Leo Kottke
Jan 15 • 7:30PM
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Completely Unchained
Completely Unchained
Sep 19 • 7:30PM
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Pink Martini
Jan 16 • 7:30PM
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Jul 10
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Jake Hoot
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Jul 11
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Jul 11
7:30 PM
Nuthin Fancy - Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Jul 13
Mon • 7:00 PM
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Underoath
The Wooly - FL
Gainesville, FL
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Jul 17
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Jul 17
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The Wire Birds
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Jul 17
Fri • 7:30 PM
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Jul 17
7:30 PM
Rock N Roll Reignited With Not Fade Away
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Jul 18
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Jul 18
7:30 PM
Chi-Town Transit Authority - Tribute to Chicago
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Jul 25
Sat • 7:00 PM
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Jul 25
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Selwyn Birchwood
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Jul 29
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Jul 29
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L'eclair
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Jul 31
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Jul 31
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Grant Peeples
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Aug 7
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Aug 7
7:00 PM
Remedy Tree
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Aug 7
Fri • 7:30 PM
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Aug 7
7:30 PM
Jeff Rupert Quartet
NOMA Black Box at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Aug 9
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Jim Lauderdale
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Aug 15
Sat • 4:00 PM
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Aug 15
4:00 PM
Candlelight: Tribute to British Rock Legends
Ocala Civic Theatre
Ocala, FL
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Aug 15
Sat • 6:30 PM
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Aug 15
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Candlelight: 90s Hip Hop on Strings
Ocala Civic Theatre
Ocala, FL
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Aug 16
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Aug 16
7:00 PM
Royale Lynn
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Aug 21
Fri • 7:30 PM
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Aug 21
7:30 PM
Yacht Rock Gold Experience
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Aug 22
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Aug 22
7:30 PM
The Wildflowers - Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Tribute
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Aug 22
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Aug 22
7:30 PM
WWE: NXT Live
Martin Luther King Jr Recreation Center
Gainesville, FL
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Aug 22
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Aug 22
8:00 PM
Winyah & Penelope Road
Outdoor Stage at Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Aug 29
Sat • 6:30 PM
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Aug 29
6:30 PM
Foxtide
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Aug 29
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Aug 29
7:30 PM
In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins Tribute
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Aug 30
Sun • 7:30 PM
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Aug 30
7:30 PM
Jamie Lissow
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Sep 4
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Ocala Shrine Rodeo
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
Ocala, FL
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Sep 5
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Ocala Shrine Rodeo
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
Ocala, FL
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Sep 5
Sat • 7:45 PM
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Sep 5
7:45 PM
Florida Gators vs. Florida Atlantic Owls
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Gainesville, FL
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Sep 10
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Sep 10
7:00 PM
Aoife O'Donovan
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Sep 12
Sat • 5:30 PM
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Sep 12
5:30 PM
Florida Gators vs. Campbell Fighting Camels
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Gainesville, FL
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Sep 16
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Sep 16
7:00 PM
Old Mervs
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Sep 18
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Sep 18
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Street Car Takeover
Gainesville Raceway
Gainesville, FL
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Sep 19
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Sep 19
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Ocala Comic Con - Saturday
Ocala World Equestrian Center
Ocala, FL
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Sep 19
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Sep 19
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Street Car Takeover
Gainesville Raceway
Gainesville, FL
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Sep 19
Sat • 3:00 PM
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Sep 19
3:00 PM
North Central Florida Blues Festival
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Sep 19
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Sep 19
7:30 PM
Completely Unchained
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Sep 20
Sun • TBD
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Sep 20
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Ocala Comic Con - Sunday
Ocala World Equestrian Center
Ocala, FL
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Sep 20
Sun • 3:00 PM
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Sep 20
3:00 PM
The Unteachables
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Sep 24
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Sep 24
8:00 PM
INOHA
The Wooly - FL
Gainesville, FL
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Sep 26
Sat • TBD
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Sep 26
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Florida Gators vs. Mississippi Rebels
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Gainesville, FL
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Sep 26
Sat • 6:00 PM
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Sep 26
6:00 PM
Pierre Bensusan
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Sep 27
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Sep 27
7:00 PM
The Cold Stares
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Oct 1
Thu • 7:30 PM
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Oct 1
7:30 PM
Ahren Belisle
Marion Theatre
Ocala, FL
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Oct 2
Fri • TBD
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Oct 2
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Florida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. Tennessee Lady Vols
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, FL
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Oct 3
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Oct 3
8:00 PM
Flamingosis
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Oct 4
Sun • TBD
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Oct 4
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Florida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. Kentucky Wildcats
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, FL
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Oct 7
Wed • 7:30 PM
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Oct 7
7:30 PM
Toast - The Best of Bread
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Oct 8
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Oct 8
8:00 PM
Infinity Song
The Wooly - FL
Gainesville, FL
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Oct 8
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Oct 8
8:00 PM
The Gringos
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Oct 9
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Oct 9
7:00 PM
Gator Growl 2026: Nikki Glaser
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, FL
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Oct 10
Sat • TBD
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Oct 10
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Florida Gators vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Gainesville, FL
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Oct 10
Sat • 6:00 PM
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Oct 10
6:00 PM
Import Face-Off
Gainesville Raceway
Gainesville, FL
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Oct 10
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Oct 10
7:30 PM
Queen - A Royal Tribute
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Oct 17
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Oct 17
7:30 PM
Jaded - Aerosmith Tribute
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Oct 23
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Oct 23
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Florida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. LSU Tigers
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, FL
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Oct 25
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Oct 25
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Florida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. Mississippi Rebels
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, FL
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Oct 29
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Oct 29
8:00 PM
Nick Shoulders
Outdoor Stage at Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Nov 1
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Nov 1
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Florida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. Arkansas Razorbacks
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, FL
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Nov 6
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Nov 6
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Florida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, FL
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Nov 6
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Nov 6
8:00 PM
The Brook and The Bluff
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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Nov 7
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Nov 7
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Florida Gators vs. Oklahoma Sooners
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Gainesville, FL
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Nov 7
Sat • 7:00 PM
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Nov 7
7:00 PM
Sweet Pill
The Wooly - FL
Gainesville, FL
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Nov 7
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Nov 7
7:30 PM
Disney's Aladdin In Concert - Live To Film
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Nov 8
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Nov 8
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Florida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. Georgia Bulldogs
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, FL
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Nov 8
Sun • 3:00 PM
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Nov 8
3:00 PM
Disney's Aladdin In Concert - Live To Film
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Nov 12
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Nov 12
8:00 PM
Holywatr
The Wooly - FL
Gainesville, FL
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Nov 13
Fri • 7:30 PM
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Nov 13
7:30 PM
CountryLIVE
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Nov 14
Sat • 4:00 PM
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Nov 14
4:00 PM
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Ocala Civic Theatre
Ocala, FL
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Nov 14
Sat • 6:00 PM
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Nov 14
6:00 PM
Tour of Destruction
Bubba Raceway Park
Ocala, FL
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Nov 14
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Nov 14
7:30 PM
Wall of Echoes - Tribute to Pink Floyd
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Nov 21
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Nov 21
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Florida Gators vs. Vanderbilt Commodores
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Gainesville, FL
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Nov 21
Sat • 6:30 PM
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Nov 21
6:30 PM
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Tribute
Ocala Civic Theatre
Ocala, FL
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Nov 30
Mon • 8:00 PM
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Nov 30
8:00 PM
Micro Maidens Dwarf Dancers
Vivid Music Hall
Gainesville, FL
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Dec 1
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Dec 1
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Florida Gators vs. Duke Blue Devils
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, FL
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Dec 2
Wed • TBD
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Dec 2
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Florida Gators Women's Basketball vs. Miami Hurricanes
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, FL
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Dec 11
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Dec 11
7:00 PM
Dance Alive National Ballet: The Nutcracker With The Ocala Symphony Orchestra
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Dec 12
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Dec 12
8:00 PM
Dance Alive National Ballet: The Nutcracker With The Ocala Symphony Orchestra
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Dec 20
Sun • 3:00 PM
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Dec 20
3:00 PM
A Very Buble Christmas - Michael Buble Tribute
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Jan 15
Fri • 7:30 PM
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Jan 15
7:30 PM
Leo Kottke
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Jan 16
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Jan 16
7:30 PM
Pink Martini
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Feb 27
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Feb 27
7:30 PM
Steve Hofstetter
Marion Theatre
Ocala, FL
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Mar 14
Sun • 7:30 PM
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Mar 14
7:30 PM
The Jersey Tenors
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Mar 19
Fri • TBD
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Mar 19
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Southeastern Pro Rodeo
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
Ocala, FL
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Mar 19
Fri • 7:30 PM
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Mar 19
7:30 PM
Southeastern Pro Rodeo
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
Ocala, FL
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Mar 20
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Mar 20
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Southeastern Pro Rodeo
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
Ocala, FL
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Mar 20
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Southeastern Pro Rodeo
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
Ocala, FL
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Find the Best Events in Gainesville for 2026

Gainesville is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular events so you can easily plan your next outing. Whether you're searching for the top concerts, must-see sporting events, or unique things to do in Gainesville, you'll find it all right here.

Top Events in Gainesville This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 19 events happening around Gainesville this weekend! Here are the most popular events happening in Gainesville from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls Jul 9 VyStar Ballpark $14
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls Jul 10 VyStar Ballpark $17
Dominique Jul 10 The Comedy Zone - Jacksonville $83
Jake Hoot Jul 10 Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala $92
Kai Wachi Jul 10 Decca Live $90
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings Jul 11 Ann & David Hicks Auditorium at Jacksonville Public Library $161
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls Jul 11 VyStar Ballpark $11
Nuthin Fancy - Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd Jul 11 Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala $86
No Sitter Necessary: The Family Dance Party - Summer Dance Battle! Jul 12 The Woods $56
Marvin Hunter Jul 12 The Comedy Zone - Jacksonville $84

Top 2026 Summer Events in Gainesville

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Gainesville! Check out this list of the top events happening from May through September.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls Jul 7 VyStar Ballpark $12
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls Jul 9 VyStar Ballpark $14
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls Jul 10 VyStar Ballpark $17
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls Jul 11 VyStar Ballpark $11
Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour Aug 2 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena $62
Barry Manilow Aug 13 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena $69
Benson Boone Aug 25 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena $120
Monster Jam Sep 5 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena $40
Monster Jam Sep 5 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena $58
Ella Langley, Kameron Marlowe & Laci Kaye Booth Sep 19 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena $308

Cheap Things to Do in Gainesville This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in Gainesville that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling events this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls Jul 9 VyStar Ballpark $14
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls Jul 10 VyStar Ballpark $17
Dominique Jul 10 The Comedy Zone - Jacksonville $83
Jake Hoot Jul 10 Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala $92
Kai Wachi Jul 10 Decca Live $90
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls Jul 11 VyStar Ballpark $11
Nuthin Fancy - Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd Jul 11 Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala $86
No Sitter Necessary: The Family Dance Party - Summer Dance Battle! Jul 12 The Woods $56
Trash Fest 4 Jul 12 The Albatross $51
Marvin Hunter Jul 12 The Comedy Zone - Jacksonville $84

Top Venues in Gainesville, FL

A wide shot of a basketball game in a packed, yellow-and-blue clad stadium with a jumbotron overhead.
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville, FL
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Aerial view of a baseball stadium at dusk with city skyline and a bridge in the background.
VyStar Ballpark
Jacksonville, FL
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Modern building with large glass entrance and palm trees under a cloudy sky.
Moran Theater At Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
Jacksonville, FL
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Modern building entrance with large glass doors and a pitched wooden roof with integrated lighting.
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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A crowd at a vibrant concert with a performer silhouetted against bright pink and blue stage lights.
The Comedy Zone - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
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Five Points Theatre
Five Points Theatre
Jacksonville, FL
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Decca Live
Decca Live
Jacksonville, FL
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Heartwood Soundstage
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, FL
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A modern building with purple accents and a colorful mural, flanked by palm trees and a street.
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala
Ocala, FL
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Aerial view of a circular, domed arena on a university campus at sunset.
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, FL
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