Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Few orchestras capture the spirit and sophistication of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, whose 90-plus-year history encompasses over 50 recordings, international tours, and collaborations with the world’s greatest musical talents. With the legendary JoAnn Falletta at the podium and rising star Simone Porter joining on violin, this is a rare opportunity...

New Orleans Jazz with Tuba Skinny

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

You’ll be transported to the heart of the French Quarter with Tuba Skinny! Their story began on the famous street corners of New Orleans, and their music still carries that intimate, inviting feel no matter how big the audience. This soulful ensemble celebrates the vibrant golden era of 1920s and...

UpStage at the Phillips Center with Post-Modern Diva Meow Meow

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Prepare for Piazzolla tangos, Weill, Brecht, Brel, even Radiohead, making every moment delightfully unpredictable. A night with Meow Meow is anything but ordinary. Mixing laugh-out-loud comedy with powerhouse vocals and just the right amount of trouble, this Leading Edge artist is bold, outrageous, and full of surprises. There’s plenty of...

UpStage at the Phillips Center with the Emmet Cohen Trio

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Don’t miss the return of piano powerhouse Emmet Cohen: international jazz sensation and the heart behind the wildly popular Live From Emmet’s Place livestreams. With his signature hard-bop style and infectious groove, Cohen leads his top-tier trio in music that’s melodic, accessible, and downright fun. You’ll see why fans worldwide...

UF Opera Theatre: “The Pirates of Penzance”

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Set sail with the UF Opera Theatre and UF Symphony Orchestra for a night of laughter, romance, and rollicking pirates! Follow Frederic as he wrestles with a truly ridiculous twist of fate: a leap-year birthday that keeps him tied to a band of soft-hearted pirates far longer than he ever...

Pianist Evren Ozel

Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Seen as one of classical music’s brightest rising stars and winner of the Bronze Medal at the 2025 Van Cliburn Competition, Evren Ozel knocked us out last season when he accompanied Geneva Lewis. Known for his expressive, emotional playing and “refined restraint,” pianist Ozel takes the stage solo, fresh from...

Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man”

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy "The Music Man" follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’...

UpStage at the Phillips Center with the Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Isaiah J. Thompson’s music is both sophisticated and accessible, creating a welcoming and melodic experience for all listeners. Thompson, who won the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz, is a pianist, bandleader, and composer. He has played with well-known artists like Ron Carter, John Pizzarelli,...

UpStage at the Phillips Center with Jazz Vocalist Lucia

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

One of the brightest young talents in jazz and winner of the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Lucía brings her rich heritage, artistry, and heartfelt authenticity to the stage. She treats each performance like a conversation with the audience: candid, emotional, and beautifully sincere. Singing in both English...