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Things to do in Gainesville
139 upcoming events. Gainesville, FL, United States.
Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings
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139 upcoming events
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Sports
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Volleyball
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Nov2Mon
Sports
Florida Gators Women's Basketball vs. Bucknell Womens Basketball
Mon, Nov 2 · 6:00 PM
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
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Nov5Thu
Sports
Florida Gators Women's Basketball vs. University of Central Florida Knights Womens Basketball
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:30 PM
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
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Sports
Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. Jacksonville Dolphins Mens Basketball
Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
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Sports
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of South Carolina Gamecocks Womens Volleyball
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
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Sports
Florida Gators Football vs. Oklahoma Sooners Football
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:45 PM
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Nov8Sun
Sports
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Georgia Bulldogs Volleyball
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
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Other Events
Limited Edition Rivals Replica Game Ball From Spalding®
Thu, Apr 22 · 7:00 PM
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Apr22Thu
Sports
Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour Presented By Sprite
Thu, Apr 22 · 7:00 PM
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Apr22Thu
Other Events
MVP Court Pass (check In By 6:30pm)
Thu, Apr 22 · 7:00 PM
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
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Artists & shows in Gainesville
Florida Gators Women's Basketball 18Florida Gators Men's Basketball 16Florida Gators Baseball 14Dance Alive National Ballet 4Tom Petty Tribute 3Florida Gators Volleyball 3Bluegrass Sessions 2Street Car Takeover 2Florida Gators Football 2The Rocky Horror Picture Show 2Florida State Seminoles Baseball 1Here/Now 1Saved by the Music - 90's Tribute 1Deep Red 1Goldpine 1Kingfish 1
Venues with the most dates in Gainesville
- Heartwood Soundstage53 events
- Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center40 events
- Condron Family Ballpark14 events
- Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts12 events
- The Wooly6 events
- Constans Theatre3 events
- McGuire Pavilion Black Box Theatre3 events
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium2 events
- Gainesville Raceway2 events
- McGuire Pavilion G-6 Studio1 event
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Gainesville at a glance
Looking for something to do in Gainesville? 139 events are coming up; 3 fall this weekend.
Ranked by number of dates, the leading venues are Heartwood Soundstage, Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center and Condron Family Ballpark.
The largest share of dates (57) is filed under sports, with concerts (50) and other events (12) next.
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About Gainesville
Gainesville is a city in and the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is the most populous city in North Central Florida with a population of 141,085 at the 2020 census, while the Gainesville metropolitan area has an estimated 360,000 residents. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, the third-largest public university campus by enrollment in the United States as of the 2023–2024 academic year. The university is represented by the Florida Gators sports teams in NCAA competitions.
Gainesville events: FAQ
What's happening in Gainesville this weekend?
There are 3 events in Gainesville this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is sports. See the full weekend line-up on our Gainesville this weekend page.
Which venues in Gainesville have the most events?
By number of upcoming dates: Heartwood Soundstage (53), Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center (40), Condron Family Ballpark (14), Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts (12) and The Wooly (6).
What kind of events are on in Gainesville?
Upcoming dates by category: Sports (57), Concerts (50), Other Events (12), Plays & Musicals (9) and Dance (9).
Where can I buy tickets for events in Gainesville?
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