"Free Fridays" Concert Series
From April 14 to October 20 Downtown Gainesville comes alive every Friday night from 8-10 pm as our local and regional bands and performing arts are showcased under the stars. Each year thousands come out to enjoy the FREE live concerts and shows in a family friendly environment.
“Free Fridays” takes place at the recently renovated Bo Diddley Plaza!
View the full 2017 Concert Schedule.
For more information on plaza events, please visit www.BoDiddleyPlaza.com.
For more info please call 352-393-8746.
Jewel Box Concert Series at the Thomas Center
A series of multi-genre musical events staged in the historic Thomas Center’s Spanish Court. They feature a spectrum of national and international touring artists from folk to classical and from jazz to bluegrass, with special holiday shows and surprise guests.
Check out the Jewel Box Concert on Facebook for the latest concert news.
For more information and inquiries:
Ernie Evans, Shake Rag Cultural Center, Inc.
Email eanddmedia@gmail.com or 904-886-8378
Russell Etling, Cultural Affairs Manager
Email etlingrh@cityofgainesville.org or 352-393-8532
Downtown Countdown New Year's Eve Celebration
Rock out the old and ring in the new with your crowd of friends in Downtown Gainesville! Celebrate the New Year with music at this annual favorite at Bo Diddley Plaza. The free concert will begin at 9:30 p.m. and run until 12:30 a.m. At the stroke of midnight the sounds of noisemakers passed out to the audience earlier in the evening will chorus in the New Year.
Check back for 2017 concert info.