Jacksonville is home to a big number of top notch performance places, theaters and concert halls. With cutting edge acoustics, cutting edge facilities and amenities as well as beautiful design and aesthetics drawing from significant roots, most theaters in Jacksonville are buildings that've been restored and rebuilt from their architectural origins between 1919 and the 1930's. Right below there is a list with the top concert halls in Jacksonville for you to visit with your family, friends or by yourself.
Times Union Performing Arts Center
Found in downtown Jacksonville, the Times Union Performing Arts Center is probably one of the biggest and most high profile of the Jacksonville theaters promoting arts, culture and performance. Up to date offerings includes Ron White, Kelly Clarkson, Wicked and the Jacksonville Symphony. The TUPAC hosts varied events in it's multi location facility, including the Terry Theatre, the Moran Theater which seats 3,000 guests, the Jacoby Symphony Hall, and the Veterans Memorial Arena.
The Vets Commemorative Arena hosts Jacksonville Varsity Basketball and gigantic name acts like JImmy Buffet and Lady Antebellum. The Prime F. Osborn III Convention center is host to Expos, shows and other events in its 265,000 square feet of space. The Convention Center was once a railroad station before its conversion and retains its important design. Whichever venue visitors experience, TUPAC is the premiere location to test for huge name acts in all of its Jacksonville theaters, as well as music, comedy, celebrity, sports and events.
The Florida Theatre
With 200 entertainment and cultural events yearly, The Florida Theatre hosts jazz, rock, blues, pop and more. Found in downtown along the St. Johns Brook, The Florida Theatre hosts 250,000 guests yearly and is recognized as one of the best concert venues in Florida and the Southeast, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Performers at this theatre built in 1927 have included Gordon Lightfoot, Greg Allman and "A John Waters Christmas", as well as being the performance location for the Florida Ballet. The venue itself has fantastic acoustics and is decorated in a chic and opulent style befitting its roots and its current position as amongst the premiere concert halls in Jacksonville. Make sure to visit the Florida Theatre before you leave town.
Theatre Jacksonville
Beginning in 1919, Theatre Jacksonville is one of, if not the longest running community theaters in Jacksonville. Together with performances, the theatre offers acting and theatre classes for every age and interests. Past performances have included The Storm, Hamlet, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, An Inspector Calls, Over the River and Through the Woods, Seussical, Howdy Dolly and more.
Performers and artists involved in Theatre Jacksonville are volunteers with a high degree of expertise and knowledge that put their hearts and time into the quality performances at the theatre. Theatre Jacksonville can accommodate a good sized audience, but is an ideal sized fit for a theatre experience that involves more close contact than a larger, more high-profile locale.
Jacksonville Theatre Guild
Offering productions everyone can enjoy, the Jacksonville Theatre Guild performs out of the Studio Theatre with comedies, musicals and eccentric feel nice theatre. Past and current productions include Lend Me a Tenor and wacky offerings like "Drac's Back", focused on the way the night unfolds when scholars on an expedition take refuge from a thunderstorm in the castle of Dexter Drackman, who is actually Dracula in disguise.
Jacoby Symphony Hall at Times Union Performing Arts Center
Located at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Humanities, Jacoby Symphony Hall is one of the few concert halls in the country dedicated only to a symphony orchestra, the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. The Hall's capacity seats 1,800 guests and was designed by internationally acclaimed acousticians Kirkegaard & Associates and KBJ Designers and Rothman, Rothman & Heineman designers.
Metropolitan Park
An out of doors location with a covered 2,400 square foot stage, Metropolitan Park plays host to several events and outdoor concerts including the Spring Music Holiday, World of Nations Celebration and annual Jacksonville Jazz Holiday. Past performers have included James Taylor, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Jackson Brown and the Beach Boys. Events at the concerthall at Metropolitan Park offer a fantastic experience along the St. John's river with covered picnic shelters, children's play area, a 27-acre park and event related amenities to make any visit remarkable.
UNF Fine Arts Center.
Comprised of The Exhibition Hall, the Lazzara Performance Hall, and the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, the UNF Fine Arts Center serves both the University and Jacksonville residents. UNF locations host a mixture of entertainers, musicians and performances in addition to offering lectures, coaching seminars, receptions, social events and workshops. Recent performances at UNF have included Chamber Music, Flute Day, piano recitals and jazz like the Ravi Coltrane Quartet. "Movies on the House" offers more non-traditional films every other Thursday at 7pm on a big screen at the Robinson Theater, with complimentary popcorn and prizes. The aim of "Movies on the House", known around campus as MOTH, is to screen films viewers and fans wouldn't normally be well placed to see on the big-screen, and to foster an environment of community within the audience.
Freebird Live
Well known commonly as a Jacksonville spot for onstage music, the Freebird Cafe books both nationally known artists as well as region and local music, making it the ideal spot to see what music in Jacksonville is truly like. Freebird Live's performance space accommodates 700 guests standing room only , and offers perspectives from the floor and a railed balcony that overlooks the stage.
The venue has an exterior smoking balcony and 2 full bars with a upper level balcony area for 21+ visitors; other areas are designated as all ages. Freebird Live showcases mostly rock artists, like current performers Anberlin, Diplo and Attack Attack! Right across the Sea Walk Pavilion you will find the Freebird Live.
Times Union Performing Arts Center
Found in downtown Jacksonville, the Times Union Performing Arts Center is probably one of the biggest and most high profile of the Jacksonville theaters promoting arts, culture and performance. Up to date offerings includes Ron White, Kelly Clarkson, Wicked and the Jacksonville Symphony. The TUPAC hosts varied events in it's multi location facility, including the Terry Theatre, the Moran Theater which seats 3,000 guests, the Jacoby Symphony Hall, and the Veterans Memorial Arena.
The Vets Commemorative Arena hosts Jacksonville Varsity Basketball and gigantic name acts like JImmy Buffet and Lady Antebellum. The Prime F. Osborn III Convention center is host to Expos, shows and other events in its 265,000 square feet of space. The Convention Center was once a railroad station before its conversion and retains its important design. Whichever venue visitors experience, TUPAC is the premiere location to test for huge name acts in all of its Jacksonville theaters, as well as music, comedy, celebrity, sports and events.
The Florida Theatre
With 200 entertainment and cultural events yearly, The Florida Theatre hosts jazz, rock, blues, pop and more. Found in downtown along the St. Johns Brook, The Florida Theatre hosts 250,000 guests yearly and is recognized as one of the best concert venues in Florida and the Southeast, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Performers at this theatre built in 1927 have included Gordon Lightfoot, Greg Allman and "A John Waters Christmas", as well as being the performance location for the Florida Ballet. The venue itself has fantastic acoustics and is decorated in a chic and opulent style befitting its roots and its current position as amongst the premiere concert halls in Jacksonville. Make sure to visit the Florida Theatre before you leave town.
Theatre Jacksonville
Beginning in 1919, Theatre Jacksonville is one of, if not the longest running community theaters in Jacksonville. Together with performances, the theatre offers acting and theatre classes for every age and interests. Past performances have included The Storm, Hamlet, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, An Inspector Calls, Over the River and Through the Woods, Seussical, Howdy Dolly and more.
Performers and artists involved in Theatre Jacksonville are volunteers with a high degree of expertise and knowledge that put their hearts and time into the quality performances at the theatre. Theatre Jacksonville can accommodate a good sized audience, but is an ideal sized fit for a theatre experience that involves more close contact than a larger, more high-profile locale.
Jacksonville Theatre Guild
Offering productions everyone can enjoy, the Jacksonville Theatre Guild performs out of the Studio Theatre with comedies, musicals and eccentric feel nice theatre. Past and current productions include Lend Me a Tenor and wacky offerings like "Drac's Back", focused on the way the night unfolds when scholars on an expedition take refuge from a thunderstorm in the castle of Dexter Drackman, who is actually Dracula in disguise.
Jacoby Symphony Hall at Times Union Performing Arts Center
Located at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Humanities, Jacoby Symphony Hall is one of the few concert halls in the country dedicated only to a symphony orchestra, the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. The Hall's capacity seats 1,800 guests and was designed by internationally acclaimed acousticians Kirkegaard & Associates and KBJ Designers and Rothman, Rothman & Heineman designers.
Metropolitan Park
An out of doors location with a covered 2,400 square foot stage, Metropolitan Park plays host to several events and outdoor concerts including the Spring Music Holiday, World of Nations Celebration and annual Jacksonville Jazz Holiday. Past performers have included James Taylor, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Jackson Brown and the Beach Boys. Events at the concerthall at Metropolitan Park offer a fantastic experience along the St. John's river with covered picnic shelters, children's play area, a 27-acre park and event related amenities to make any visit remarkable.
UNF Fine Arts Center.
Comprised of The Exhibition Hall, the Lazzara Performance Hall, and the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, the UNF Fine Arts Center serves both the University and Jacksonville residents. UNF locations host a mixture of entertainers, musicians and performances in addition to offering lectures, coaching seminars, receptions, social events and workshops. Recent performances at UNF have included Chamber Music, Flute Day, piano recitals and jazz like the Ravi Coltrane Quartet. "Movies on the House" offers more non-traditional films every other Thursday at 7pm on a big screen at the Robinson Theater, with complimentary popcorn and prizes. The aim of "Movies on the House", known around campus as MOTH, is to screen films viewers and fans wouldn't normally be well placed to see on the big-screen, and to foster an environment of community within the audience.
Freebird Live
Well known commonly as a Jacksonville spot for onstage music, the Freebird Cafe books both nationally known artists as well as region and local music, making it the ideal spot to see what music in Jacksonville is truly like. Freebird Live's performance space accommodates 700 guests standing room only , and offers perspectives from the floor and a railed balcony that overlooks the stage.
The venue has an exterior smoking balcony and 2 full bars with a upper level balcony area for 21+ visitors; other areas are designated as all ages. Freebird Live showcases mostly rock artists, like current performers Anberlin, Diplo and Attack Attack! Right across the Sea Walk Pavilion you will find the Freebird Live.
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Jonas Fredrickson has been fascinated by hot spots in Jacksonville for years. He has written op-eds and editorial pieces about attractions in Jacksonville for many online publications. For more information about concert halls in Jacksonville please click here and visit his site.
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