Free Fridays Concert Series

Name: Free Fridays Concert Series
Address: 111 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601, US
Telephone: +3523938202

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FOR BOOKING INQUIRIES, CONTACT NIGEL HAMM AT:
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352.393.8202 Free Fridays–it’s where to be on Friday nights!

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the newly renovated Bo Diddley Plaza. Running from May through October, our concerts under the stars showcase diverse musical acts sure to delight music lovers with classic rock, reggae, R & B, soul, ska, funk, blues, and more. Each Friday night from 8-10 features a new band that brings their original and cover tunes to our Plaza concert stage.

08/21/2024

Hey everyone! Remember to follow the Bo Diddley Plaza page for all Free Fridays Concert Series updates.

07/26/2024

Gainesville? More like RAINSville today.
Due to weather, the Gainesville Band Tribute Show is being moved to Heartwood Soundstage (indoor stage)!

The goal is to still have the show be from 7-9PM but be patient with us as we're moving fast to make this happen!

07/24/2024

This Friday, come out to Bo Diddley Plaza and wear your favorite Gainesville band T-shirt because we're going to be featuring 8 of our town's artists and bands from today performing music from Gainesville music legends of the past.

This Friday, 7/26, 7-9PM! FREE and All Ages!

Performances by:
The Lowly Worm
Jernie
Anna Galloway
Haylin Watkins
Maggie Clifford
The Housing Crisis
Jenarchy
Purple Kloud

Artists being performed:
Tom Petty
The Eagles
Stephen Stills
Sister Hazel
Less Than Jake
Against Me / Laura Jane Grace
Charles Bradley
Benjamin Booker
The Flying Burrito Brothers
Minnie Ripperton
Linda Lyndell
Hot Water Music
Hundred Waters
Flipturn
Big White Un**es
Bo Diddley
CYNE
Pearl & The Oysters

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/472245411794094

03/28/2024

The Random Kats' live performance this friday night is sure to take listeners on a musical journey! Blending elements of folk, rock, country and swing with tight grooves and soaring solos, the band's show is certain to be an unforgettable experience. All of the songs for the night will be original material written by members of the band.

Don't miss your chance to hear this dynamic band in action!

Don David, Michael Derry, Rob Rothschild, Vic Donnell, Ben Champion, Ron Thomas and Earl & Mari Robbins are the players in the band.

Check out randomkats.com for recordings of our songs!!! Let’s rock it out!!

03/28/2024

03/20/2024

Coming up at this Friday's Live & Local Concert, you're going to get your faces melted off!

We've got three bands ready to rock the (nonexistent) roof off of Bo Diddley Plaza... Mike & The Nerve, Earworms, and (Recording Grant Recipient) Boat Stuff! We're pumped and hope you are too.

See you on March 22 from 7-9.
Free and ALL AGES, as always!
Bo Diddley Plaza.

This Program is sponsored in part by the City of Gainesville - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) and the State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture.

03/19/2024

02/06/2024

One update to the Live and Local Concert Series - March 2024!
One act had to bow out due to unforeseen circumstances, so we are STOKED to announce that Mike & The Nerve will now be playing our March 22 show now! 🤘🤘

This Program is sponsored in part by the City of Gainesville - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) and the State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture.

01/31/2024

The Live & Local Concert Series returns in March!
Live & Local is a FREE concert series open to ALL AGES. It features some of Gainesville’s most talented emerging artists curated by MusicGNV.

Join us every Friday in March at Bo Diddley Plaza from 7PM - 9PM.

The Lineup:
March 1 - Noah Moses, Buboy, Stirling Myles
March 8 - Singer Songwriter Showcase - Zara Dalvi, Thomas Allain, Janie, HelDog, Robbie Pawns, Jack Edmondson, Thymn, Banyan Leaves, Vincent Raphael, Coffee Project
March 15 - Jane K Collective, In Full Swing, Jernie
March 22 - Half Gone, Earworms, Boat Stuff
March 29 - Second Annual Teen Artist Showcase

We’re excited to see you there!
This Program is sponsored in part by the City of Gainesville - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) and the State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture.

Address

111 East University Avenue
Gainesville, FL
32601

Telephone

+3523938202

Website

https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/Venues/Bo-Diddley-Plaza

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In April of 2020, it became clear that we weren’t going to be able to hold our Free Fridays Concert Series for at least part of the upcoming season. We created Gainesville LIVE! as an online livestream spin-off, featuring Free Fridays alums plus newcomers in exciting performances that are broadcast every Friday night at 8 PM EDT. Gainesville LIVE! brings the music home in a new platform that makes a meaningful connection to the viewer at home, as if the show were being played just for you. Join us for a wide range of music that includes rock, pop, soul, R & B, opera, Broadway and more from old faves and new friends. We are proud to have such a talented community of dedicated performers and fans. Thank you!