Jacksonville Florida Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
  Located at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
  904-630-3958
  Known as "the greatest show on earth," this well known touring circus features all of your favorite circus clowns, animals, and performances. This circus event lasts for four exciting days.

• Dog Lovers Day with Scooby Doo
  4825 Blanding Boulevard • Jacksonville, FL904-771-2803
  Meet & Greet with everyone’s favorite K-9, Scooby Doo. Lots of smiles & excitement as you snap a family photo with the snackin’ pup himself. Take advantage of the Scooby Doo Quest Pass which lets you choose any 3 attractions from G-Karts, Laser Tag & Miniature Golf.

Cinema

• Cinemark Tinseltown
  4535 Southside Boulevard • Jacksonville, FL 32216
  904-998-2020
  There are 17 large theater screens showing first run Hollywood movies at this cinema that also offers a large concession stand full of snacks and drinks. more...

• Regal Beach Boulevard 18
  14051 Beach Boulevard • Jacksonville, FL 32250
  904-992-4398
  Enjoy comfortable seating while watching first run Hollywood hits and critically acclaimed films while at this cinema that provides a concession stand to satisfy your snack cravings. more...

Night Life

• Simon's Wine Bar
  1004 Hendricks Avenue • Jacksonville, FL 32207
  904-396-8088
  Jacksonville's premier Jazz spot, this wine bar offers an array of live Jazz performances through the week plus offers full bar service.

• Suite
  4880 Big Island Drive, Suite 1 • Jacksonville, FL 32246
  Located in The Markets at Town Center
  904-493-7343
  SUITE is oen of Jacksonville's hottest nightlife attractions. Whether you are looking for a casual evening after work or a night on the town, SUITE's rich surroundings and stunning decor create the perfect environment. Open 7 days a week from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. more...

Concerts & Performances

• Florida Theatre, The
  128 East Forsyth Street • Jacksonville, FL 32202
  904-355-2787
  Discover this unforgettable, beautifully restored 1920's era picture palace that is now the most active center for arts, entertainment, and educational programs in Northeast Florida. This world-class performing arts center hosts over 200 cultural and entertainment events each year ranging from ballet and opera to contemporary pop, jazz, rock, country, and blues concerts. more...

• Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
  300 West Water Street, Suite 200 • Jacksonville, FL 32202
  904-354-5547
  Founded in 1949, this orchestra is the leading performing arts organization in Jacksonville and offers performances such as Beethoven and Mozart concerts, as well as family concerts, throughout the year. more...

Plays & Productions

• Alhambra Dinner Theatre
  12000 Beach Boulevard • Jacksonville, FL 32246
  904-641-1212
  This company has been performing professional, Broadway style musicals and comedies in Jacksonville for more than 30 years in an intimate 400 seat theatre. Seven plays are performed during the year and guests can enjoy a wonderful dinner buffet while enjoying the shows. more...

• Jacksonville Playback Theatre
  UNF Fine Arts Center
  904-610-0424
  The summer performance by the Jacksonville Playback Theatre which is improvisational theatre based on audience stories. The performance begins at 8:00 pm.

Art Exhibits

• Peter Max Exhibit
  3606 St. Johns Avenue • Jacksonville, FL 32205
  Located at the R. Roberts Gallery
  904-388-1888
  An impressive collection by artist Peter Max. His exquisite paintings will be available for acquisition at R. Roberts Gallery in Jacksonville. This exhibition will be the premier opportunity to view and purchase Max's new rendition of Taylor Swift's Speak Now album cover. Meet the Artist receptions with Peter Max will be held on Saturday, February 19th and Sunday, February 20th.  more...

• Pierre H. Matisse Exhibit
  3562 Saint John's Avenue • Jacksonville, FL 32205
  Avondale Artworks
  904-384-8797
  Pierre H. Matisse will make two special appearances at Avondale Artworks on Saturday, February 16, (7-9pm) and Sunday, February 17 (1-3pm). This exhibition of Matisse and the Masters is an opportunity to meet Matisse and view his extraordinary collection featuring his linecuts, which will be on display and available for acquisition. Also on display will be Stars & Stripes Forever, the artwork that is housed in George W. Bush Library and Museum and is part of their famed collection. The exhibition will also feature works from the Masters, namely Henri Matisse.  more...

• Renoir & the Impressionists
  3606 St. Johns Avenue • Jacksonville, FL 32205
  904-388-1188
  A rare collection of paintings, drawings, etchings and lithographs by Renoir, Manet, Cezanne and Pissarro will be available for acquistion during this unique exhibit. Meet & Greet Alexandre Renoir (Great-Grandson of Pierre Auguste Renoir) on Saturday, October 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 3 from 1 to 3 p.m.  more...

• Dr. Seuss' Secrets of the Deep
  3562 Saint John's Avenue • Jacksonville, FL 32205
  Avondale Artworks
  904-384-8797
  Avondale Artworks, one of Jacksonville's premier fine art galleries, will host the North American premiere of a never-before-seen estate edition piece, The Cat That Changed The Worl,d in an exhibition at the gallery on Friday, November 9 (6-8 p.m.) and Saturday, November 10 (1-3 and 6-8 p.m.). Artwork is available for acquisition and all appearances are open to the public. Bill Dreyer, the collection's well-known curator, will be in Jacksonville for the world-premiere unveiling of the piece, and will do in-gallery Q A at both public presentations, providing insight into Geisel's artistic life, his unique vision, and his significant impact on American culture.  more...

Arts & Crafts Shows

• Christmas in July Craft Fair
  1000 Water Street • Jacksonville, FLPrime Osborn Convention Center
  386-860-0092
  A fresh unique market place featuring creative gifts, home accessories, gold & silver jewelry, candles, flags, herb pax, quilts, personalized items, handcrafted furniture, photography, art work, dolls, pet items, delicious fudge, gourmet treats and much more. Show hours: Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm.  more...

Festivals & Fairs

• San Marco Art Festival
  Located Outdoors on San Marco Boulevard
  954-472-3755
  Some of the most talented artists from across the nation gather for this two day art festival where there will be over 150 painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters, photographers, and more displaying and selling their goods. There will also be live music and discussions with the artists during this event.

• Jax India Fest
  1410 Gator Bowl Boulevard • Jacksonville, FL 32202
  Located in Metropolitan Park
  904-254-5823
  The purpose of Jax India Fest is to foster cultural awareness of India and its people among the North-east Florida community. Jax India Fest has become a very popular event that attracts a large number of people to celebrate the rich Indian culture and heritage. The event will have 50-plus booths from a variety of regional Indian organizations and businesses that cater to the local population. The booths will be of authentic Indian cuisine, traditional Indian dresses, traditional Indian jewelry, and Indian art. In addition, traditional Indian folk and classical dances will be performed.  more...

Marathons & 10K Runs

• First Coast Walk MS 2009
  4237 Salisbury Road, Suite 406 • Jacksonville, FL 32216
  Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
  904-332-6810
  The Northeast Florida Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society will hold its First Coast Walk MS on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. The 5K (approximately 3 miles) First Coast Walk MS will start at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena at 10 a.m. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. After the walk, a free Kid Zone will keep the kids happy and food and beverages will be available for purchase at concessions. Live music will be provided, featuring a Dave Matthews cover band, Proudest Monkey, starting at 11 a.m. Beginning at 1 p.m., participants, family and friends can join the fun with the event partner, the first annual Wing & Rock Fest, featuring live music, wings from Jacksonville's finest wing houses, contests and more.  more...

Sporting Events

• Jacksonville Barracudas
  1000 Water Street • Jacksonville, FL 32202
  904-367-1423
  Enjoy hard hitting, action packed hockey action by this professional hockey team that plays at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena from November to April. more...

• Jacksonville Jaguars
  One ALLTEL Stadium Place • Jacksonville, FL 32202
  904-633-6000
  This professional NFL football team provides action packed, hard hitting football action from September to December. more...

• Jacksonville Suns
  301 A. Phillip Randolph Boulevard • Jacksonville, FL 32202
  904-358-2846
  Members of the "AA" Southern League and affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers, this professional baseball team plays 70 home games from April to August. more...

• Jacksonville Jokers Roller Hockey Club
  904-838-9257
  A travel roller hockey team with youth and adult recreation leagues. more...

Tours

• Horse & Soul: Pat & Linda Parelli [Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013]
  13611 Normandy Blvd. • Jacksonville, FL 32221
  Main Arena at Jacksonville Equestrian Center
  970-731-9400
  Learn better communication between you and your horse. Pat and Linda Parelli will teach you the foundation of their Parelli program, Horsenality & Psychology, how to correct issues with your horse, and much more! This show will last for two days. Holiday Inn Express Chaffee is located 7 miles from the Equestrian Center (when booking ask for the Parelli rate for a discount.) Hampton Inn Jacksonville 1-10 West is located 6.9 miles from the Equestrian Center. The Parelli rate is also offered at the Hampton Inn.  more...