Gainesville Rocks for Tom Petty Weekend

Tom Petty Weekend

Gather in Gainesville with thousands of Tom Petty fans from across the globe for a one-of-a-kind weekend of camaraderie and shared passion for Tom’s legacy and music. The annual Tom Petty Weekend takes place November 7-9, 2025 at Heartwood Soundstage, nestled within the Arts, Culture and Entertainment District in the tree-lined downtown of Gainesville, Florida.

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Tom Petty Weekend at Heartwood Soundstage
Friday November 7 – Sunday, November 9, 2025

Live music on indoor and outdoor stages featuring with The Wallflowers, Jake Thistle Music, Jeff Slate, Shine & The Shakers, The Ain’t Sisters and more.

Friday, November 7
1 p.m. – Doors for Diamond & Gold VIP only event
2-7 p.m. – Diamond & Gold VIP only event
7 p.m. – General admission doors for kickoff concert
8-10 p.m. – Kickoff concert
Saturday, November 8
12 p.m. – Doors for Saturday Concert
1-10 p.m. – Performances on two stages
Sunday, November 9
11-2 p.m. Picnic at Tom Petty Park presented by Tom Petty Nation – Rain or Shine!
2 p.m. – Doors for Sunday Concert
3-9 p.m. – Performances on two stages

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See the Tom Petty Murals

Tom petty mural at heartwood soundstage

Don’t miss the artistic tributes installed around town by local and visiting artists:

  • 34th Street Wall, South of 2nd Ave. and North of Radio Rd.
  • South Main Street, at the corner of SE 16th Ave. and Main St.
  • Next to Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St.
  • Sidney Lanier Center, his former school, at 312 NW 16th Ave.

The entrance signs at Tom Petty Park on NE 16th Ave. are also popular selfie spots.

outdoor dining at south main station

Photo courtesy South Main Station / Tiffany Sage

You don’t have to step far to enjoy local flavors with several options near downtown Gainesville including Bingo Deli and Pub and Humble Wood Fire located next door to Heartwood Soundstage.

Browse additional places to grab a meal in Gainesville and Alachua County.

More Things to Do

Make cool escapes at local museums and gallery exhibits. Beat the heat and views exhibits the Harn Museum of Art.

Have fun without breaking the bank. Explore our collection of FREE and activities and destinations in Gainesville and Alachua County.

Across from Lake Alice at sunset, see hundreds of thousands of bats take flight from the UF Bat Houses.

Explore over 100 miles of trails, including the paved 16-mile multi-purpose path on the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, hiking trails at Morningside Nature Center and walking, equestrian and cycling trails at Turkey Creek Preserve.

Make a trip to historic small towns like Micanopy, Alachua and High Springs. Browse galleries, boutiques and antique shops. Relax and feel refreshed at a local cafe or restaurant.

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