Festivals in Gainesville 2025

Cultural, arts & educational festivals in Gainesville

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Gainesville. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Gainesville, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Gainesville listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

Trending festivals in Gainesville

Tom Petty Weekend @ Heartwood Soundstage | Gainesville, FL

619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL

07-09 Nov

15 interested
40th Annual Fall Arts Festival at The Shoppes at Thornebrook

2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32606

11-12 Oct

24 interested
Summer Gator Fire Games 2025

Alachua County Sports and Events Center

01-02 Aug
Free Fridays - Uncle Mosie, Bad Dog Mama

111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Fri, 01 Aug
ESPIRITU LATINO 2025

Bo Diddley Plaza

Sat, 20 Sep
Mico

The Wooly - FL

Fri, 26 Sep

Most popular festivals in Gainesville

39th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Depot Park

24-25 Jan
Free Fridays - FEST 24 Showcase

111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Fri, 12 Sep
Joy’s 14th Annual Arts & Crafts Show

5701 NW 34TH Blvd, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32653

Sat, 25 Oct
🦀🔥Crab, Conch & Hotfish Festival🔥🐟

6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605

Sat, 13 Sep
Community Fun Day

2621 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32641

Sat, 02 Aug
Grant Peeples

619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Sat, 02 Aug

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Upcoming Festivals in Gainesville

Date	Event	Venue
07 Nov 2025	Tom Petty Weekend Heartwood Soundstage Gainesville FL	619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL
20 Sep 2025	ESPIRITU LATINO 2025	Bo Diddley Plaza, Gainesville
13 Sep 2025	Crab Conch & Hotfish Festival	6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
02 Aug 2025	Parking Bay Faction	The Wooly, Gainesville
15 Nov 2025	44th Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show (2025)	Bo Diddley Plaza, Gainesville
02 Aug 2025	Bay Faction	The Wooly, Gainesville
10 Oct 2025	The Bridge City Sinners at Heartwood Soundstage	Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville

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Which events are coming up in Gainesville?

Here are some handpicked upcoming events that you must check out:

Tom Petty Weekend Heartwood Soundstage Gainesville FL | 07 Nov 2025 | 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL
ESPIRITU LATINO 2025 | 20 Sep 2025 | Bo Diddley Plaza, Gainesville
Crab Conch & Hotfish Festival | 13 Sep 2025 | 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
Parking Bay Faction | 02 Aug 2025 | The Wooly, Gainesville
44th Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show (2025) | 15 Nov 2025 | Bo Diddley Plaza, Gainesville

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