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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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Sports
Florida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. Tennessee Lady Vols
Fri, Oct 2
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
From $37
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Florida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. Kentucky Wildcats
Sun, Oct 4
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center
From $39
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