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Gainesville, FL Events: Florida Gators Sports & Concerts
Live events, concerts, sports, theatre and unforgettable tours — handpicked, city by city.
Gainesville's calendar splits almost evenly between sports and concerts, with our listings tracking 27 sporting events and 26 concerts — 54 events in total.
Heartwood Soundstage leads the concert calendar, while Exactech Arena at the O'Connell Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ("The Swamp") host University of Florida basketball and football.
Home to the University of Florida, Gainesville's ticketed calendar mixes Gators athletics with a growing independent concert scene.
Every listing links directly to a trusted ticketing partner for live pricing and availability. Browse the calendar below and filter by category or date to plan your visit.
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2026 Florida Gators Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
Fri, Sep 4 · 3:30 AM
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Premium Tailgate Party: Florida Gators vs. Florida Atlantic Owls
Sat, Sep 5 · 3:30 AM
Premium Tailgate Lot - Gainesville
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Things to do in Gainesville — your questions answered
What events are happening in Gainesville?
There are 54+ upcoming events listed in Gainesville, including 27 sports, 26 concerts and 1 other. Browse the full Gainesville events calendar to filter by date and category.
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Yes. Every event and tour links straight through to a trusted ticketing or booking partner, so you can check live availability and prices and complete a secure checkout. StayNxplore curates and organises the listings; the booking is handled by the official partner.