THE FEST and Heartwood Soundstage Present: Live on the Lawn with Orbiter, The Joytraders, Boat Stuff

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

Come out to Heartwood Soundstage for the second event in the free Live on the Lawn summer series! This special evening will celebrate Heartwood's partnership with THE FEST with performances by Gainesville punk rock bands Orbiter, The Joytraders, and Boat Stuff. *Free, Outdoors, All Ages* This event is supported by...

Free

Chattanooga Boys Choir at First Presbyterian: We Are the Music Makers

First Presbyterian Church 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, United States

The acclaimed Chattanooga Boys Choir will perform as part of their 2025 summer tour entitled We Are the Music Makers, a celebration of youth and creativity. LOCAL YOUTH SINGERS INVITED TO SING ALONG IN PERFORMANCE! In addition to an evening of inspiring choral music, the concert offers a special opportunity...

Free

Space Jam – Christian Hip-Hop Dance Party Youth Night at Depot Village

Depot Village 404 SE 2nd St., Gainesville, United States

Young people across the community are invited to experience a powerful fusion of faith, rhythm, and community at The Space Jam Christian Hip-Hop & Dancehall Dance Party. This dynamic event offers a fresh take on fellowship by blending positive messages with the upbeat energy of hip-hop and dancehall music. Scheduled...

$15

WGOT 100.1. Benefit at SL8 Gallery

SL8 Gallery 10 SE University Ave, Gainesville, United States

Music from the 1950’s-1980’s to support all volunteer low power WGOT which plays genre specific shows from bluegrass to punk rock plus progressive talk programs like Democracy Now ( 8 am and 1 pm daily )

$10 – $20

Singer Songwriter Jeordie at the Great Outdoors

Great Outdoors Restaurant 18587 High Springs Main St., High Springs, FL, United States

Catch an acoustic set by Jeordie at the Great Outdoors Restaurant. The daughter of folk icon Melanie (Brand New Key, Candles in the Rain) blends Americana, folk, rock and pop into a feel-good live performance.

Indie Rock with Certainly So and Singer-Songwriter Ricky Kendall

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

Enjoy feel-good indie rock with Nashville-based Certainly So. Boasting bright harmonies and introspective lyrics, the group catches your ear with a variety musical stylings. Certainly So is joined by local singer-songwriter Ricky Kendall.

$20 – $25

Singer Songwriter Jeordie at High Springs Brewing Company

High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, United States

Enjoy an acoustic set by Jeordie at the High Springs Brewing Company. The daughter of folk icon Melanie (Brand New Key, Candles in the Rain) blends Americana, folk, rock and pop into a feel-good live performance.

Heartwood Music Fest IX: All Together Now

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

Experience a collaboratively curated lineup and celebrate nearly a decade of live music, performance, and community at Heartwood Music Fest IX. The festival theme this year is "All Together Now" and every music set features musician collaborations, cameos and band mashups. Heartwood Music Fest IX is produced by The Listening...

$10 – $25

Local Songwriter Thomas Allain Debuts Single at Heartwood Music Fest IX

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

Gainesville-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Allain marks a major milestone with the release of his debut single Footprints in the Stone. Recorded at Ivy Manor Studios in Muscle Shoals with producer Dan Hannon (known for his work with Manchester Orchestra), the project blends rich storytelling with an atmospheric folk-rock sound. The...

An Evening with Avery*Sunshine

MLK Center 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate the final week of the City of Gainesville’s 5th annual Journey to Juneteenth with a powerful evening of soul, music, and community connection. Experience the unforgettable Grammy Award-winning talent of Avery*Sunshine live in concert the MLK Center. Known for her radiant vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and a signature blend of...

Free

Singer Songwriter Kaleigh Baker with Hannah Harber at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Kaleigh Baker writes songs and plays them for a livin'. With a gutsy belt that could shake walls, this powerfully elastic singer pulls out all the stops with snarls, shouts, roars, and a magnetic stage presence. Kaleigh will be joined by longtime music confidants, Sam Farmer and Mark Cunningham and...

$18

Santa Fe River Jam Music Festival

The Santa Fe Festival Field 26900 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL, United States

The Santa Fe River Jam, A Small Batch Music Festival that includes 3 days of music, camping and float activities on the Santa Fe River June 20-22, 2025!!! Limited to 200 patrons, this small festival is a look back at former local festivals such as the Farm to Family Full...

Lanard Perry and Friends Host “When Gospel Meets Jazz”

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center 837 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Share a truly unique musical evening at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center as musical styles combine. Enjoy live gospel and jazz music from the The Williams Park Singers, Lanard Perry and the "When Gospel Meets Jazz" band and special guests. Light refreshments provided. This event supports the work...

$35 – $45

“Indie Summer” at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Indie Summer is the summer version of Indie Live, featuring Sofia Camille, Confession Kids, and Will Hasell on Heartwood's outdoor stage.

$10

Nerdcore Hip Hop with mc chris and Swell Rell at The Wooly

The Wooly 20 N Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Top Secret Events presents mc chris on his 20 Years of Touring Tour with special guests: Swell Rell - nerdcore hip hop from Tampa DJ Drew Love playing nerdy jams throughout the night doors 7pm 18+ $20 adv $25 day of

$20
Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Soul and R&B with The Savants at the Free Fridays Concert Series

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

Enjoy a night of soul with The Savants and hip-hop with Fakksonly at the region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series. Each Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., bands bring their original and cover tunes to the Bo Diddley Plaza concert stage in downtown Gainesville. Make a night...

Rock the Night with Drivin’ N Cryin’ at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Turn up the volume with Drivin’ N Cryin’, the high-energy, genre-blending rock band out of Atlanta that made waves in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Known for fusing hard rock, folk, and Southern grit, the band celebrates 35 years of music with a powerhouse live performance. Founding members Kevn...

$30

Global Grooves with Orlas and Floresamba at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Get swept up in the rhythm as Orlas and Floresamba bring a vibrant blend of samba-jazz, bossa nova, disco-funk, and tropical soul to the stage. This dynamic father-son duo creates a rich, cross-cultural sound that’s both timeless and full of surprise, delivering a night of movement, melody, and musical connection.

$15