Upcoming · Jacksonville, FL
Things to Do in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, Florida, founded in 1791 with a population of about 950,000 according to 2020 data, hosts around 1,600 upcoming events, including roughly 750 within the next 30 days. Approximately 10% of these listings are free. The most common categories include Concerts & Live Music with about 350 events, followed by Sports & Fitness and Theater & Performing Arts each with around 200, plus Workshops & Classes, Community & Social activities, and Business & Networking. Major venues featuring the highest number of upcoming listings are VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Florida Theatre Jacksonville, Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater, Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall, The Comedy Zone - Jacksonville, and Jacoby Symphony Hall At Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Notable performers with scheduled dates include the Jacksonville Symphony, Jacksonville Icemen, Hamilton touring production, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Ryan Davis. This diverse program offers options for various interests without requiring exact dates or ticket prices.
City facts
- Population
- 949,611 (2020)
- Area
- 2,265.3 km²
- Elevation
- 11 m
- Founded
- 1791
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music372Theater & Performing Arts240Comedy19Festivals7Exhibitions & Art14Museums & Heritage3Food & Drink81Sports & Fitness228Family & Kids26Nightlife & Clubbing72Hiking & Outdoors7Workshops & Classes153Talks & Lectures14Movies & Film13Community & Social149Business & Networking112Wellness & Mindfulness84Seasonal & Holiday76Literary1Conferences & Summits1🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
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VyStar Veterans Memorial ArenaFlorida Theatre JacksonvilleJacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran TheaterJacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby HallThe Comedy Zone - JacksonvilleJacoby Symphony Hall At Jacksonville Center for the Performing ArtsDecca LiveVyStar BallparkFIVEAlbatrossKickbacks GastropubRockler Woodworking and Hardware - Jacksonville
Fri, Oct 16
8:00 AM · $0 +
10th Annual Connecting the Dots Conference
The Schultz Center · 4019 Boulevard Center Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Family & Kids
$0 +
9:00 AM · $445 +
Grant Writing® 1 Day Masterclass in Jacksonville, FL | Wisdom Hub
10752 Deerwood Park Blvd suite 100 · 10752 Deerwood Park Blvd suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA
Business & Networking
$445 +
Sold out9:30 AM · $23.18 +
Park Explorers 6-Week Walking Program
85831 Miner Rd · 85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097
Hiking & Outdoors
$23.18 +
10:00 AM · Free
FLEX FRIDAY Series Presents: Dance Combat By Diana Reyes
The Block Jax · 7520 Quarter Mill Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
10:00 AM · $5.38 +
Farm Fridays l Hodges Hidden Highlands Farm | Florida
1683 Long Horn Rd · 1683 Long Horn Road, Middleburg, FL 32068
Family & Kids
$5.38 +
Sold out10:30 AM · $129 +
Bowl Turning with Traditional Tools
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Jacksonville · 4643 River City Dr , Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32246s
Workshops & Classes
$129 +
11:00 AM · $26.88 +
Jacksonville Jig Scavenger Hunt
CHAMBLIN'S UPTOWN · 215 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Workshops & Classes
$26.88 +
11:00 AM · $27.08 +
Fernandina Beach Scavenger Hunt
7 Brew Coffee · 1940 South 14th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Hiking & Outdoors
$27.08 +
11:00 AM · $27.21 +
Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Jacksonville
The Brick Coffee House · 214 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Hiking & Outdoors
$27.21 +
12:00 PM · $482.02 +
PRIVATE Luxury Yacht Experience (up to 6 guest)
WJCT Public Media · 100 Festival Park Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Exhibitions & Art
$482.02 +
1:00 PM · Free
Social Skills & Community Outing: Cafe Experience
HAPPY BREW · 3200 HENDRICKS AVE, JACKSONVILL, FL 32207
Community & Social
Free
1:00 PM · See listing
Sponsor Ticket
HAPPY BREW · 3200 HENDRICKS AVE, JACKSONVILL, FL 32207
Business & Networking
See listing
2:00 PM · $42 +
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Jacksonville Public Library held in the Ann & David Hicks Auditorium
Concerts & Live Music
$42 +
Sold out2:30 PM · $134.38 +
Custom Picture Frame
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Jacksonville · 4643 River City Dr , Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32246s
Workshops & Classes
$134.38 +
Sold out2:30 PM · $55.20 +
7th Annual Jax Fet Fest Expo- VENDORS & SPONSORSHIPS
Jacksonville Lifestyle at CKJ Studio · 6221 Samuel Wells Dr #1500, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Workshops & Classes
$55.20 +
Sold out4:00 PM · $7.72 +
Sporty Sapphic Shorties
Memorial Park · 1620 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Community & Social
$7.72 +
4:30 PM · $37.60 +
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
Jacksonville Public Library held in the Ann & David Hicks Auditorium
Concerts & Live Music
$37.60 +
5:00 PM · $49.87 +
VIP Walkthrough and Ribbon Cutting of Jacksonville First Natural Playscape
125 E 7th St · 125 East 7th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Community & Social
$49.87 +
5:00 PM · $0 +
7th Annual Jax Fet Fest Expo | Education, Vendors & After-Dark Party
Jacksonville Lifestyle at CKJ Studio · 6221 Samuel Wells Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Workshops & Classes
$0 +
6:00 PM · $64.21 +
MindTravel October Live-to-Headphones Silent Piano Concert - Amelia Island
Main Beach Park · 32 North Fletcher Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Concerts & Live Music
$64.21 +
6:00 PM · $39.78 +
Vibe & Paint - Girl Dinner
6620 Southpoint Dr S ste 115 · 6620 Southpoint Drive South #ste 115, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Food & Drink
$39.78 +
6:00 PM · See listing
Candlelight - Tribute to Michael Jackson
Jacksonville Public Library - Ann and David Hicks Auditorium
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
6:00 PM · Free
Chili Cook Off Chef
Ponte Vedra Croquet Club · 100 Mosquito Control Road, Palm Valley, FL 32082
Food & Drink
Free
6:00 PM · $60.54 +
Immersive Soundbath
the link · 425 Town Plaza Avenue, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081
Wellness & Mindfulness
$60.54 +
6:00 PM · Free
Chili Cook-Off - Attendee Members
Ponte Vedra Croquet Club · 100 Mosquito Control Road, Palm Valley, FL 32082
Food & Drink
Free
6:00 PM · $15 +
Maceo Elks Lodge#8:Painting with the Elks!
712 W Duval St · 712 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Workshops & Classes
$15 +
7:00 PM · $12.24 +
Illusions The Drag Queen Show Jacksonville - Drag Queen Dinner Show - Jacksonville, FL
Illusions The Drag Queen Show Jacksonville · 200 E Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32034
Nightlife & Clubbing
$12.24 +
7:00 PM · $19.35 +
The Main Event: improv comedy for everyone! (All ages)
First Coast Comedy · 2292 Mayport Road #35, Jacksonville, FL 32233
Theater & Performing Arts
$19.35 +
7:00 PM · $16.13 +
Self Defense Workshop for Women and Girls
7235 Atlantic Blvd · 7235 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Sports & Fitness
$16.13 +
7:00 PM · See listing
South Carolina Stingrays at Jacksonville Icemen
Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
Sports & Fitness
See listing
Plan ahead
Kingdom Legacy: Children’s Ministry Leadership Mastermind
Sat, Nov 14 · 13475 Atlantic Blvd unit 8
Holiday Shoppes 2026
Sat, Nov 14 · First Coast Cultural Center
The Halloween ABC Party
Fri, Oct 30 · Toon Town Pickleball
General Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Jacksonville
Wed, Nov 18 · Kickbacks Gastropub
Riverside Fall Market
Sun, Nov 8 · Artist Square Amphitheater
Fiber Crafts Club - Local Stitch N’ B*tch - Workshop JAX
Mon, Nov 2 · Workshop Jax
16th Annual Northeast Florida SA Marathon Day
Sat, Nov 14 · Deermeadows Church
Jags Watch Party: JAGS vs RAVENS 8:15PM
Thu, Nov 5 · The Block Jax
Frequently asked questions about events in Jacksonville
- How many events are free in Jacksonville?
- About 10% of the roughly 1,600 listed events are free. This means approximately 160 events do not require a ticket purchase.
- Which venues have the most upcoming events?
- The top venues include VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Florida Theatre Jacksonville, and the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts locations. The Comedy Zone - Jacksonville also appears frequently in the listings.
- What are the most popular event types?
- Concerts & Live Music lead with about 350 events, followed by Sports & Fitness and Theater & Performing Arts with around 200 each. Other categories include Workshops & Classes, Community & Social activities, and Business & Networking.
- Who are some performers playing in Jacksonville soon?
- Upcoming acts include the Jacksonville Symphony, Jacksonville Icemen, Hamilton touring production, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Ryan Davis. These artists have scheduled dates within the next month or so.