Jacksonville is home to a substantial number of top quality performance places, theaters and concert halls. With cutting edge acoustics, state-of-the-art facilities and comforts as well as pretty design and aesthetics drawing from historic roots, most theaters in Jacksonville are buildings that have been restored and renovated 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. Recent offerings includes Ron White, Kelly Clarkson, Evil and the Jacksonville Symphony. The TUPAC hosts diverse events in it's multi venue facility, including the Terry Theatre, the Moran Theater which seats 3,000 guests, the Jacoby Symphony Hall, and the Veterans Memorial Arena.
The Vets Memorial Arena hosts Jacksonville Varsity Basketball and big 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 sq. feet of space. The Convention Center used to be a railroad station before its conversion and retains its historic 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 annually, The Florida Theatre hosts jazz, rock, blues, pop and more. Located in central along the St. Johns River, The Florida Theatre hosts 250,000 guests annually and is recognized as among the best concert locations 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", in addition to being the performance place for the Florida Ballet. The venue itself has glorious acoustics and is decorated in a chic and opulent style fitting its roots and its latest position as among the premiere concert halls in Jacksonville. This is a must-stop-by.
Theatre Jacksonville
Beginning in 1919, Theatre Jacksonville is one of, if not the longest running community theaters in Jacksonville. Along with performances, the theatre offers acting and theatre classes for all ages 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, Hi Dolly and more.
Performers and artists concerned in Theatre Jacksonville are volunteers with a high degree of experience and information 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 venue.
Jacksonville Theatre Guild
Offering productions all the family can enjoy, the Jacksonville Theatre Guild performs out of the Studio Theatre with comedies, musicals and fanciful feel really good theatre. Past and current productions include Lend Me a Tenor and quirky offerings like "Drac's Back", focused on the way the night unfolds when scholars on a field trip 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
Found at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Humanities, Jacoby Symphony Hall is among 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 globally acclaimed acousticians Kirkegaard & Associates and KBJ Architects and Rothman, Rothman & Heineman architects.
This is for sure the best theater in Jacksonville.
Metropolitan Park
An outdoor locale with a covered 2,400 square foot stage, Metropolitan Park plays host to several events and out of doors concerts including the Spring Music Holiday, Arena 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 very good 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 memorable.
UNF Fine Arts Center.
Composed of The Exhibition Hall, the Lazzara Performance Hall, and the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, the UNF Fine Arts Center serves both the College and Jacksonville residents. UNF locations host a mix of entertainers, musicians and performances as well as 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 massive screen at the Robinson Theater, with complimentary popcorn and prizes. The purpose of "Movies on the House", known around campus as MOTH, is to screen films spectators and fans wouldn't routinely be well placed to see on the big-screen, and to foster an environment of community in the audience.
Freebird Live
Well known as a Jacksonville spot for music, the Freebird Cafe books both nationally known artists as well as region and local music, making it the perfect spot to see what music in Jacksonville is really 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 locale has an outside 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 typically rock artists, like recent performers Anberlin, Diplo and Attack Attack! Freebird Live is across the Sea Walk Pavilion, in downtown.
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. Recent offerings includes Ron White, Kelly Clarkson, Evil and the Jacksonville Symphony. The TUPAC hosts diverse events in it's multi venue facility, including the Terry Theatre, the Moran Theater which seats 3,000 guests, the Jacoby Symphony Hall, and the Veterans Memorial Arena.
The Vets Memorial Arena hosts Jacksonville Varsity Basketball and big 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 sq. feet of space. The Convention Center used to be a railroad station before its conversion and retains its historic 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 annually, The Florida Theatre hosts jazz, rock, blues, pop and more. Located in central along the St. Johns River, The Florida Theatre hosts 250,000 guests annually and is recognized as among the best concert locations 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", in addition to being the performance place for the Florida Ballet. The venue itself has glorious acoustics and is decorated in a chic and opulent style fitting its roots and its latest position as among the premiere concert halls in Jacksonville. This is a must-stop-by.
Theatre Jacksonville
Beginning in 1919, Theatre Jacksonville is one of, if not the longest running community theaters in Jacksonville. Along with performances, the theatre offers acting and theatre classes for all ages 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, Hi Dolly and more.
Performers and artists concerned in Theatre Jacksonville are volunteers with a high degree of experience and information 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 venue.
Jacksonville Theatre Guild
Offering productions all the family can enjoy, the Jacksonville Theatre Guild performs out of the Studio Theatre with comedies, musicals and fanciful feel really good theatre. Past and current productions include Lend Me a Tenor and quirky offerings like "Drac's Back", focused on the way the night unfolds when scholars on a field trip 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
Found at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Humanities, Jacoby Symphony Hall is among 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 globally acclaimed acousticians Kirkegaard & Associates and KBJ Architects and Rothman, Rothman & Heineman architects.
This is for sure the best theater in Jacksonville.
Metropolitan Park
An outdoor locale with a covered 2,400 square foot stage, Metropolitan Park plays host to several events and out of doors concerts including the Spring Music Holiday, Arena 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 very good 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 memorable.
UNF Fine Arts Center.
Composed of The Exhibition Hall, the Lazzara Performance Hall, and the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, the UNF Fine Arts Center serves both the College and Jacksonville residents. UNF locations host a mix of entertainers, musicians and performances as well as 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 massive screen at the Robinson Theater, with complimentary popcorn and prizes. The purpose of "Movies on the House", known around campus as MOTH, is to screen films spectators and fans wouldn't routinely be well placed to see on the big-screen, and to foster an environment of community in the audience.
Freebird Live
Well known as a Jacksonville spot for music, the Freebird Cafe books both nationally known artists as well as region and local music, making it the perfect spot to see what music in Jacksonville is really 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 locale has an outside 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 typically rock artists, like recent performers Anberlin, Diplo and Attack Attack! Freebird Live is across the Sea Walk Pavilion, in downtown.
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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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