Gainesville Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Gainesville, FL, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across Gainesville throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 151 Upcoming Events
- 2 Events This Weekend
- 13 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 151
- sports 79
- concerts 40
- broadway 7
- Live Shows 29
- comedy 4
- family 10
- This Weekend 2
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Gainesville events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Gainesville Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Gainesville
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 151
- Nov 12, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Florida Gators Women's Basketball vs. South Florida Bulls at Tower Hill Arena • 12000 seats,
2020 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603, US. From $20, Avg. price ~ $34, Tickets Available: 151. Select Seats - Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — RAP / HIP HOP: Bungalow Collect at Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $32, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Holywatr at The Wooly - FL, 20 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $41, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Florida Gators vs. Merrimack Warriors at Tower Hill Arena • 12000 seats, 2020 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603, US. From $8, Avg. price ~ $98, Tickets Available: 476. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Beauty School Dropout at The Wooly - FL, 20 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $50, 19 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — HARD ROCK / METAL: Prince Daddy and The Hyena at The Wooly - FL, 20 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $89, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — POP / ROCK: Spafford at Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $211, Tickets Available: 50. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Florida Gators Women's Basketball vs. Florida Atlantic Lady Owls at Tower Hill Arena • 12000 seats, 2020 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $22, Tickets Available: 606. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE: Buko Boys & Toro at Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $37, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Nether Hour at Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $47, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: Florida Gators vs. Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • 90916 seats, 157 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $347, Tickets Available: 3335, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Pecos and The Rooftops at Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $32, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 7:30 PM Sun — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: The War and Treaty at Curtis Phillips Center For The Performing Arts, 315 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 240. Select Seats
- Nov 24, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Florida Gators vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers at Tower Hill Arena • 12000 seats, 2020 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603, US. From $8, Avg. price ~ $74, Tickets Available: 641, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 30, 2026, 8:00 PM Mon — ADULT: Micro Maidens Dwarf Dancers at Vivid Music Hall, 201 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $68, Avg. price ~ $115, 13 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 9:30 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Florida Gators vs. Duke Blue Devils at Tower Hill Arena • 12000 seats, 2020 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603, US. From $301, Avg. price ~ $1,580, Tickets Available: 496, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 5:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Florida Gators Women's Basketball vs. Miami Hurricanes at Tower Hill Arena • 12000 seats, 2020 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $26, Tickets Available: 543. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — ALTERNATIVE: Mama's Broke at Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $46, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — Concert: Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA at Hippodrome State Theatre, 25 SE 2nd PL, Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $72, Avg. price ~ $122, Tickets Available: 96. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Will Hoge at Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $83, Tickets Available: 46. Select Seats
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Gainesville Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Gainesville events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Florida Gators Women's Basketball
2020 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603
Upcoming Events: 25
Nov 12, 2026 6:00 PM
Bungalow Collect
619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Holywatr
20 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 12, 2026 8:00 PM
Florida Gators Basketball
2020 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603
Upcoming Events: 26
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Beauty School Dropout
20 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Prince Daddy and The Hyena
20 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Spafford
619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 21
Nov 18, 2026 7:00 PM
Buko Boys
619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Nether Hour
619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
Florida Gators Football
157 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 21, 2026 12:00 PM
Pecos and The Rooftops
619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 10
Nov 21, 2026 7:30 PM
The War and Treaty
315 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
Upcoming Events: 11
Nov 22, 2026 7:30 PM
Micro Maidens Dwarf Dancers
201 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 30, 2026 8:00 PM
Mama's Broke
619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 5
Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
25 SE 2nd PL, Gainesville, FL 32601
Upcoming Events: 19
Dec 03, 2026 6:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Gainesville. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Gainesville right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Gainesville rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Gainesville?
Yeah — Gainesville doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Gainesville?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Gainesville, FL. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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About American Arenas®
American Arenas® is a live-events platform that connects event schedules, venues, and ticket options through trusted marketplace partners. Listings are updated regularly as new events and dates are confirmed, helping users discover what’s happening and explore available ticket options across concerts, sports, shows, and more.