UpStage at the Phillips Center with Guitarist Jesse Cook

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

Jesse Cook is an acclaimed guitarist who has built an extraordinary career over 25 years, earning 10 platinum and gold studio albums. Cook’s music blends flamenco with classical, jazz, Zydeco, blues, and Brazilian samba, creating a unique tapestry. His smooth, beachy sound is as technically impressive as it is inviting....

UpStage at the Phillips Center with Liz Longley

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

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Liz Longley is celebrated for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice and deeply emotional songs. She is known for blending folk, pop, and Americana with a touch of grit from the guitar to create her distinctive sound. Since becoming a mother, Longley’s music reflects the significant changes in perspective, routine, and...

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, January 24-25

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Step back in time as Depot Park transforms for a weekend of medieval revelry. Enter a medieval village where artisans ply their trades with skill, olde world demonstrations shall enchant and the clash of swords shall resonate through the air. Medieval music and dance shall lift thy spirits and a...

Dinosaur World Live

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

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roar-some-ly thrilling show, and a must-see for all the dinosaur enthusiasts in your family. Discover the prehistoric world and meet the creatures that inhabit it, including Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Segnosaurus, and every child’s favorite - the flesh-eating giant...

UpState at the Phillips Center with Camille Thurman and the Darrell Green Quartet

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

As an accomplished composer, saxophonist, vocalist, and interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the leading standard bearers of the art form. Her unique style combines both jazz standards and her own music, showing off her skills as a powerhouse singer and instrumentalist. Thurman’s performances...

UpStage at the Phillips Center with Jazz Vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie

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

Picture yourself in a cozy Parisian café where the air buzzes with conversation and the sound of swinging jazz. Tatiana Eva-Marie and her band bring that spirit to life with her warm vocals and expert fiddle and guitar work. Drawing from the traditions of Django Reinhardt, she weaves together French...

Cirque FLIP Fabrique: “BLIZZARD”

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

You’re invited on a journey through a sparkling winter wonderland filled with impressive athleticism, spectacular acrobatics, and thrilling stunts. This breathtaking cirque performance will awaken a sense of childlike joy and wonder that will stay with you long after the curtain falls. BLIZZARD will blow you away! FLIP Fabrique wishes...

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

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

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA — The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the...

Trailblazing Flautist Anthony Trionfo

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

Anthony Trionfo’s flute doesn’t just sing — it dances. With effortless charm and dazzling technique, Trionfo brings the great chamber music you know to life in a way that feels fresh and personal. Expect a program that is playful, thoughtful, and full of surprises, as this trailblazing flautist reshapes the...

VOCES8

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

VOCES8’s stunning performances are both emotionally moving and beautifully executed. VOCES8 approaches music with incredible skill and depth, creating a rich and layered sound that feels almost sacred. Their transcendent harmonies will lead you through centuries of music, from contemporary pop covers to timeless traditional and classical works. Don’t miss...

“bang bang” Dance Performance

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

This Leading Edge performance goes beyond just dance and self-expression, exploring the idea of pushing oneself past limits, where the body shows its most intense and raw feelings, both fighting and freeing itself. Experience this trippy, multidimensional journey for two nights only and prepare for a high-energy performance that will activate your...

Jupiter String Quartet

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

What began as a shared love of chamber music among siblings and close friends has grown into one of the most celebrated quartets of their generation. Winners of the Banff and Fischoff competitions and recipients of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, they have become a cornerstone of the international chamber...

Sa Dance Company: RISE

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

Sa Dance Company is a trailblazer in contemporary dance. With themes of womanhood and the strength of the female spirit at the core of the narrative, Sa offers a distinctive Indian-American experience that honors identity and community. Their piece RISE stands as a tribute to the generations of grandmothers, aunties,...

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’...