University of Florida Wind Symphony Concert: Premieres and Old Friends

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

The UF Wind Symphony presents Premieres and Old Friends - a FREE concert featuring world premieres and timeless classics. This concert is special, celebrating Music Director David Waybright's career at UF with an Alumni Wind Symphony, made up of talented musicians from around the country. There is no need for...

Free

“We Rock Gainesville” Teen Open Mic at Heartwood’s Community Night

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station are partnering with We Rock Gainesville to bring a Teen Open Mic Fundraiser and Raffle on Wednesday, April 16th from 6-9pm. As a part of the Community Night series, We Rock Gainesville is inviting kids aged 10-17 to bring their voices to the big...

Free

Painted Melodies Music and Art Festival at the Legacy Park Amphitheatre

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd., Alachua, FL, United States

The Santa Fe Raider Regiment showcases music from local schools including SFHS, BHS, UF. The ensembles perform a variety of music including jazz, symphonic, and percussion at the Legacy Park Amphitheatre. Enjoy a mix of activities for all ages. Food trucks, vendors, kids area.

R&B and Soul with Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream at One Love Café

One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream takes the stage this Saturday at One Love Café for an evening of R&B, Soul and Classic Rock 'n' Roll! You don’t want to miss this, so come on down and dance to the funky music!

Free

Singer Songwriter Tommy Prine

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience musical artistry with Tommy Prine at Heartwood Soundstage. Tommy Prine learned to play guitar by watching his father, John Prine, mimicking the ways his fingers moved, he inadvertently developed his own singular style. Musical influences include Gillian Welch, Outkast, Bon Iver, the Strokes and more. Tommy Prine explores existential...

Unity of Gainesville Presents a Spring Concert Featuring Renowned Performers

Unity of Gainesville 8801 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Unity of Gainesville warmly invites the community to celebrate the season at the Unity Spring Concert, an inspiring musical event featuring renowned performers. Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 20, and join us for a heartwarming music and community celebration

Chasing Rabbits at Sweet Berries on 5th Ave

SweetBerries Eatery and Frozen Custard 619 NW 5th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Local band 'Chasing Rabbits' is performs again at Sweet Berries. They'll be playing live on Wednesday April 23rd from 5-7PM. The full Sweet Berries menu will be available during this event.

Free
Event Series Community Nights

Community Nights at South Main Station

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Community Nights is weekly collaborative project between Heartwood Soundstage and South Main Station featuring free live music, production skill sharing, and activities, plus a local makers’ market on the first Community Night of every month. But these events are so much more than the sum of their parts. They are...

Free

Swamp Records 2025 Showcase: Cirque Du Swamp at Heartwood Soundstage

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Indie Live X Swamp Records Presents: "Cirque Du Swamp" Featuring TRASH PANDA TWIN SUNS MADWOMAN BUBOY THE NANCYS OUTDOOR SHOW, ALL AGES Swamp Showcase is the annual flagship event put on by Swamp Records, the University of Florida’s student-run artist resource agency. Featuring Gainesville’s hottest local indie bands as well...

$20 – $25
Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Latin Dance Music with Elio Piedra and Latino Sound Machine at the Free Fridays Concert Series

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Show off your dance moves with award-winning percussionist and band leader Elio Piedra at the Free Fridays Concert Series. The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features diverse local and regional musical talent at Bo Diddley Plaza. Each Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., bands bring their...

Singer-Songwriter Jamie Davis at Tioga Town Center

Tioga Town Center 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, FL, United States

Enjoy music under the stars at Tioga Concert Night with Jamie Davis.  Bring a chair, or spread a blanket for a free outdoor concert. Complete your evening with food and drinks from Tioga Town Center restaurants.

R&B with Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream at the Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream will be hitting the stage this Saturday at Heartwood for the Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie 2025! Doors open at 2:00 pm and showtime is at 3:00 pm, starting with jams from Tamayo Trio. Then a dead set with Headstash. The local phenom and Grammy nominated Mason...

$30

Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate bluegrass, funk, and the music of the Grateful Dead with an all day festival at Heartwood Soundstage. Six great bands, arts and food vendors, dancing, and all ages fun. The music lineup features The Grass Is Dead, Tamayo Trio, Headstash, Unwound Trio, Mason Via (Album Release!) and Uncle Morty's...

$25 – $30

WestFest Music Festival

Lois Forte Park 255 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL, United States

Tune in for a day of music and fun at WestFest 2025, a free music festival welcoming families, friends, and music lovers from across North Florida. The stage comes alive with performances by TJ Brown, Andrea Kay, Harber Wynn, and Emma Forgette & Band, offering a mix of fresh tunes...

Free

Perfessor Eddy sings the blues and more at Creek’s 19th

Turkey Creek Golf Course 11400 Turkey Creek Blvd., Alachua, FL, United States

The Perfessor sings tunes from the great American (and World) songbook on his amazing Seagull 12 string guitar. From the blues to the Beatles, classic rock, folk, favorites, even country, the Creeks 19th patio is the way to enjoy a Saturday night date. There's great food, cold drinks, and friendly...

Free

Jazz with Swing Theory at One Love Cafe

One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy good food, good vibes and live music from the patio stage at One Love Cafe.

What Kinda Man Tour with Country Artist Parker McCollum

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a night of country music with award-winning country music recording artist Parker McCollum. From bursting on the scene as a 2001 breakout artist of the year, Parker McCollum has established his authentic sound in country music and Americana. The O'Connell Center hosts Parker McCollum's What Kinda Man Tour with...

$27 – $98

Foundation for the Promotion of Music Awards Recital at the Historic Thomas Center

The Historic Thomas Center 306 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Foundation for the Promotion of Music Awards Recital will feature student winners' of the Sarah Baird Fouse Woodwind Award, William Dishman Brass Award, Dorothy Reaves String Award, and the Betsy Schnell Piano Award. The event will also honor the 2025 FPM Musician of the Year Award to UF Associate...

Free

Choral Performance of “Requiem” composed by John Rutter at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church

Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 9700 W Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a moving choral performance of Requiem by John Rutter—a lyrical, contemplative work in seven movements. Performed by Capella Nova Gainesville, an auditioned choir rehearsing weekly at Abiding Savior Church, and directed by Dr. Claire Holland. The concert features members of the Gainesville Flute Ensemble, directed by Dylan King. Sunday,...

Free