60 upcoming events near Jacksonville — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Theater & film
June 12 to 28, 2026
Players by the Sea, Jacksonville Beach · Jacksonville, FL
Players by the Sea, Jacksonville Beach
You can take in a live drama as the beaches theatre reopens its Studio Theatre this summer.
Music & concerts
Early June 2026 (see venue)
7:30 p.m.
Florida Theatre, Downtown Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Florida Theatre, Downtown Jacksonville
You can sing along to the disco hits of KC and The Sunshine Band at the historic Florida Theatre.
Lifelong learning
June 2026, multiple branches
Jacksonville Public Library branches · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Public Library branches
You can join one of many free summer reading book clubs across the library system to read and discuss titles with neighbors.
Classes & arts
Ongoing, see class calendar (e.g. June 26, 2026)
Atlantic Beach Arts Market · Jacksonville, FL
Atlantic Beach Arts Market
You can drop into a 5,000-square-foot co-op of 100-plus local artists for rotating art classes, a vintage market and gallery shopping.
Music & concerts
June 26 to August 8, 2026
Doors 6:30 p.m.
Florida Theatre, Downtown Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Florida Theatre, Downtown Jacksonville
You can hear orchestral takes on rock favorites across a summer concert run at the Florida Theatre.
Community & civic
Home games June through September 2026
VyStar Ballpark, Downtown Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
VyStar Ballpark, Downtown Jacksonville
You can catch Triple-A baseball on summer evenings downtown, with 75 home games on the 2026 schedule.
Community & civic
October 17 to 18, 2026
Jacksonville, FL
The Blue Angels headline the air show at Naval Air Station Jacksonville in fall 2026. It is a big, free draw with military flight demonstrations.
Community & civic
November 5 to 15, 2026
Jacksonville, FL
The annual county fair returns for eleven days in November with rides, livestock, fair food, and entertainment. The fair is moving to a new Westside fairgrounds for 2026.
Classes & arts
First Saturday each month (next June 6, 2026)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens · Jacksonville, FL
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
You can walk the galleries and gardens free the first Saturday of every month, a relaxed way to take in the art without paying admission.
Pickleball & rec
Daily, drop-in (open play)
Jarboe Park, Neptune Beach · Jacksonville, FL
Jarboe Park, Neptune Beach
You can play on eight dedicated lit outdoor courts free with no reservation, a popular drop-in spot near the beach.
Classes & arts
Every Saturday
MOCA Jacksonville, Downtown · Jacksonville, FL
MOCA Jacksonville, Downtown
You get free admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art every Saturday, an easy weekend art stop downtown.
Tastings
Monday, July 27, 2026
8 a.m.
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, Jacksonville
You can dig into Florida's craft beer scene at the state brewers conference held downtown.
Senior programs
June 2026 (Mondays: June 12, 26, 29)
Blue Cypress Park, 4012 University Blvd N · Jacksonville, FL
Blue Cypress Park, 4012 University Blvd N
You can take a gentle water-aerobics class built for older adults, with free swim days also offered through the city's senior events.
Dance & fitness
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
7 to 11 p.m.
Kickers Country Bar, 14333 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Kickers Country Bar, 14333 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
You can join an evening line-dance social with room for all levels at a longtime beach-area country bar.
Dance & fitness
Second Friday each month
Maceo Elks Lodge, Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Maceo Elks Lodge, Jacksonville
You can dance the evening away at a monthly line-dance party that runs the second Friday of the month.
Music & concerts
Friday, May 29, 2026
Jacoby Symphony Hall, Downtown Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Jacoby Symphony Hall, Downtown Jacksonville
You can hear the symphony play Elton John's catalog in a full orchestral tribute at Jacoby Hall.
Pickleball & rec
Tuesday mornings
Jacksonville parks (city rec program) · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville parks (city rec program)
You can join a free Tuesday-morning pickleball session built for players 60 and up, welcoming everyone from beginners to regulars.
Music & concerts
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
7 p.m.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre · Jacksonville, FL
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
You can open the amphitheatre season with The Black Crowes under the oaks just south of Jacksonville.
Classes & arts
First and third Wednesday each month
5 to 9 p.m.
MOCA Jacksonville, Downtown · Jacksonville, FL
MOCA Jacksonville, Downtown
You can explore the contemporary art museum free on the first and third Wednesday evenings, with the bar open during the downtown Art Walk.
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing, member-organized sessions
Courts across Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Courts across Jacksonville
You can find and join free organized pickleball sessions around town through a no-cost scheduling tool made for players.
Music & concerts
Sunday, June 14, 2026
7 p.m.
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall · Jacksonville, FL
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
You can enjoy a stripped-down acoustic set from country veteran John Anderson at the Ponte Vedra hall.
Music & concerts
Friday, June 12, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Florida Theatre, Downtown Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Florida Theatre, Downtown Jacksonville
You can catch the voice of Cinderella in a classic rock night at the Florida Theatre.
Markets
Every Saturday, year-round
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave · Jacksonville, FL
Under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave
You can shop local makers, produce and food vendors and hear live music every Saturday rain or shine along the river in Historic Riverside.
Markets
Saturdays, year round
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jacksonville, FL
A weekly Saturday arts and farmers market in Historic Riverside, tucked under the Fuller Warren Bridge by the river. Local makers, artists, and farmers set up rain or shine.
Markets
See event dates (2026)
Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville
You can browse handmade goods, DIY crafts and one-of-a-kind finds from local makers at this traveling market.
Markets
Open daily, Monday to Sunday
1810 W Beaver St, Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
1810 W Beaver St, Jacksonville
You can shop Florida's oldest farmers market for fresh produce most days of the week on the west side.
Markets
Every Tuesday afternoon
Jacksonville Beach · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Beach
You can pick up fresh vegetables, locally raised meats, artisan bread, coffee and honey from 50 to 60 local vendors every Tuesday.
Markets
Every Saturday (e.g. June 6, 2026)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Penman Park, 321 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach · Jacksonville, FL
Penman Park, 321 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach
You can browse a community farmers market with local fresh produce every Saturday morning near the beach.
Dance & fitness
Sundays, 9 a.m.
Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Rd · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Rd
You can join an all-levels outdoor yoga class led by certified instructors among the garden trails every Sunday morning.
Outdoors & nature
Ongoing chapter meetings and hikes
Florida Trail and regional parks · Jacksonville, FL
Florida Trail and regional parks
You can join group hikes and social events with a club that promotes hiking the Florida Trail and nearby parks.
Classes & arts
Friday, September 25, 2026
10 a.m.
Palm area, Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Palm area, Jacksonville
You can sharpen your portrait drawing under a master artist in a structured daytime workshop.
Music & concerts
Sunday, August 23, 2026
St. Augustine Amphitheatre · Jacksonville, FL
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
You can spend a late-summer evening of reggae-rock outdoors at the amphitheatre near the coast.
Classes & arts
Sunday, June 7, 2026
4 p.m.
Le Petit Atelier at Le Petit Paris, San Pablo area · Jacksonville, FL
Le Petit Atelier at Le Petit Paris, San Pablo area
You can paint and wire a glowing decorative wine bottle in a sip-and-create class at a French-themed studio.
Tastings
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Posting House, Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Posting House, Jacksonville
You can spend a relaxed evening tasting a curated flight of wines in an intimate downtown setting.
Lifelong learning
See library event listing
Jacksonville Public Library · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Public Library
You can hear an author present and answer questions in a short Lit Chat talk followed by a book signing.
Classes & arts
Saturday, August 22, 2026
2 p.m.
MOCA Jacksonville, Downtown · Jacksonville, FL
MOCA Jacksonville, Downtown
You can build hand-formed ceramics and practice glazing in a recurring workshop open to all skill levels.
Lifelong learning
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens · Jacksonville, FL
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
You can join a docent-led walk through the museum's highlights, an easy hour of learning about the collection with no advance sign-up.
Lifelong learning
Second Thursday each month (e.g. June 11, 2026)
Webb Wesconnett Regional Library · Jacksonville, FL
Webb Wesconnett Regional Library
You can join a monthly fiction book club that reads and chats about a rotating mix of titles, free with registration.
Music & concerts
First Friday monthly, April to October 2026 (skipping July)
Centre Street, Fernandina Beach (Amelia Island) · Jacksonville, FL
Centre Street, Fernandina Beach (Amelia Island)
You can sing and dance to free outdoor concerts the first Friday of the month through the warm season on Amelia Island.
Lifelong learning
See library event listing
Jacksonville Public Library · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Public Library
You can sit in on a 60-minute on-stage conversation with a bestselling author, a free literary evening at the library.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing terms, see catalog
University of North Florida and area sites · Jacksonville, FL
University of North Florida and area sites
You can enroll in member courses and lectures built for adults 50 and better, covering history, science, arts and culture.
Tastings
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville
You can sample a guided lineup of wines at a casual summer tasting event.
Dance & fitness
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
7 to 10 p.m.
Kickers Country Bar, 14333 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Kickers Country Bar, 14333 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
You can step out for another monthly line-dance social at the beaches country bar.
Music & concerts
Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall · Jacksonville, FL
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
You can hear New Orleans' legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band in an intimate coastal concert hall.
Classes & arts
Saturdays (next session listed)
MOCA Jacksonville, Downtown · Jacksonville, FL
MOCA Jacksonville, Downtown
You can learn the pottery wheel from scratch in a beginner-friendly class at the contemporary art museum.
Classes & arts
Friday, June 26, 2026
Florida Blue North Jacksonville Center · Jacksonville, FL
Florida Blue North Jacksonville Center
You can paint a guided golden-hour scene in a relaxed evening class, no experience needed.
Music & concerts
See Florida Theatre listing
Florida Theatre, Downtown Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Florida Theatre, Downtown Jacksonville
You can relive 60s and 70s hits with the long-running Happy Together package tour featuring The Turtles and friends.
Music & concerts
Friday, June 12, 2026
6 to 10 p.m.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
You can stroll the zoo after hours and catch a pop-punk tribute band as part of the summer concert series.
Music & concerts
Friday, June 19, 2026
6 to 10 p.m.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
You get an evening of live music among the gardens at the zoo's recurring summer concert nights.
Music & concerts
Friday, July 3, 2026
6 to 10 p.m.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
You can ring in the July 4th weekend with a country-themed concert night at the zoo's gardens.
Music & concerts
Friday, June 26, 2026
6 to 10 p.m.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
You can enjoy curated live music and after-hours zoo access on the fourth Friday of the summer series.
Community & civic
See event listing (2026)
Beaches Town Center, Atlantic and Neptune Beach · Jacksonville, FL
Beaches Town Center, Atlantic and Neptune Beach
You can enjoy a full day of live music, local vendors and food at a community street festival at the beaches.
Community & civic
Third Thursday each month (e.g. June 18, 2026)
5 to 8 p.m.
Southbank Riverwalk, Downtown Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Southbank Riverwalk, Downtown Jacksonville
You can stroll the riverfront from Friendship Fountain to Chart House with live music, food carts and a picnic area at sunset each Third Thursday.
Music & concerts
Friday, June 5, 2026
6:30 p.m.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre · Jacksonville, FL
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
You can catch an outdoor rock double bill at the open-air St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
Food festivals
See event listing (2026)
Riverside, Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Riverside, Jacksonville
You can sample local craft brews at the annual Riverside beer festival, a lively neighborhood gathering.
Food festivals
Saturday, March 7, 2026
4 to 8 p.m.
Artist Square Park, Downtown Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Artist Square Park, Downtown Jacksonville
You can graze 60-plus wines, 25-plus restaurants and live music at the chamber's all-inclusive tasting festival.
Music & concerts
Four Fridays in June 2026 (June 5, 12, 19, 26)
4 to 8 p.m.
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens · Jacksonville, FL
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
You get four free Friday evenings of live music, art and outdoor games in the riverfront gardens, with admission free for everyone all four nights.
Theater & film
Saturday, June 27, 2026
6 p.m.
Ritz Theatre, Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Ritz Theatre, Jacksonville
You can take in independent films and live music at this festival in the historic LaVilla district.
Senior programs
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Schultz Center, Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
Schultz Center, Jacksonville
You can meet dozens of organizations and experts focused on resources for seniors, with free admission at this fall expo.
Senior programs
Monthly activity calendars (e.g. June 2026)
Jacksonville Senior Services centers, Duval County · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Senior Services centers, Duval County
You can join daily activities focused on education, wellness and socializing at any of the city's 16 senior centers, with menus and calendars posted monthly.
