Upcoming Events
Bristol Lightning
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesIn 1927, Bristol, Tennessee, gave the world its first country music recordings. Nearly a century later, Bristol Lightning reimagines that legacy with a little Americana, a little classical, and a lot of roots, forging an inventive journey across genres unlike anything you’ve heard before. This lively, feel-good performance brings cello, mandolin, guitar, bass, and vocals […]
Gainesville Reads 2026, the Lynx Bookstore, and UFPA Present Robin Wall Kimmerer
Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, United StatesJoin The Lynx Watch, Inc. for the keynote event of Gainesville Reads 2026: a visit from the esteemed Robin Wall Kimmerer. Kimmerer will be in conversation with Ginessa Mahar and Whitney Leigh Morris around her book, The Serviceberry. This talk will culminate our month of learning based around The Serviceberry, highlighting themes of generosity and […]
John Green
Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, United StatesJoin The Lynx and UFPA for an evening with #1 internationally bestselling author John Green and a special guest for a conversation around John’s adult fiction debut, Hollywood, Ending. The pair will discuss the book, answer audience questions, and more. All tickets include an autographed copy of Hollywood, Ending, which will be distributed the night of the […]
Tiffany Lu conducts the UF Symphony Orchestra Symphonie Fantastique Aubree Oliverson, violin
Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, United StatesTiffany Lu returns to our stage to lead the University of Florida Symphony Orchestra after her electrifying performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. Alongside her, violinist Aubree Oliverson will perform Barber’s beloved and dazzling Concerto for Violin with expressive elegance and commanding energy. Inspired by the theme of dreams, the program opens with an impressionistic […]
Six One Five Collective
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesSix One Five Collective returns to UpStage for a high-energy night of powerhouse vocals, rich harmonies, clever lyrics, and undeniable onstage chemistry. Made up of four standout singer-songwriters, this Nashville-based band captures the spirit of great country music. Their sound feels like a road trip soundtrack, in a mix that’s joyful, familiar, yet full of […]
Six One Five Collective
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesSix One Five Collective returns to UpStage for a high-energy night of powerhouse vocals, rich harmonies, clever lyrics, and undeniable onstage chemistry. Made up of four standout singer-songwriters, this Nashville-based band captures the spirit of great country music. Their sound feels like a road trip soundtrack, in a mix that’s joyful, familiar, yet full of […]
Jason Marsalis Quartet
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesJason Marsalis has long distinguished himself not just through lineage but through talent and artistry. What makes this night special is the instrument he plays at its center: the vibraphone. Smooth, melodic, and instantly captivating, it’s a rare treat in modern jazz. Whether breathing new life into a familiar standard or debuting a fiery original, […]
Tachonhy Entertainment presents Fear Circus
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesStep into the darkness and experience FEAR CIRCUS a thrilling live production where circus entertainment meets the world of horror. FEAR CIRCUS combines spectacular circus performances, dark theatrical storytelling, powerful music, dynamic lighting, and special effects to create an immersive experience filled with suspense, excitement, and unexpected moments. Enter a world where the circus takes […]
Jason Marsalis Quartet
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesJason Marsalis has long distinguished himself not just through lineage but through talent and artistry. What makes this night special is the instrument he plays at its center: the vibraphone. Smooth, melodic, and instantly captivating, it’s a rare treat in modern jazz. Whether breathing new life into a familiar standard or debuting a fiery original, […]
Telegraph Quartet
Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesPart of The New Family Trust Chamber Series in Memory of Joan Cockrell New The Telegraph Quartet brings a performance that’s focused, gripping, and deeply human. Winners of the Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Fischoff Grand Prize, they pair polish with immediacy and have been praised by The New York Times for […]
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesThe Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Founded in 1798, the band has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams. Known as “The President’s Own” since the days of Thomas Jefferson, the Marine Band’s mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of […]
Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart
Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, United StatesBanjo legend Béla Fleck returns with My Bluegrass Heart, a joyful homecoming to the music that shaped him. The 15-time GRAMMY winner leads an extraordinary lineup of all-star musicians (including UFPA favorite Michael Cleveland on the fiddle). This night goes far beyond a traditional string band show. It’s a rare chance to hear a master […]