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Upcoming events in Jax

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April ☔

Check out these April events in Jacksonville!

Jumbo Shrimp Season

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are back this spring, and we couldn’t be more excited. Nothing hits quite like spring afternoons spent at the 121 Financial Baseball field. We absolutely love soaking up the beautiful Florida weather and cheering on the home team. The season kicks off in April, so be sure to stock up on baseball merch and get ready for another incredible season with the Jumbo Shrimp!

📍121 Financial Ballpark
🗓️Spring & Summer 2025

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Jacksonville Sharks season

Who said football is a fall sport? Take part in all the action of your favorite team sport while enjoying the luxury of an indoor environment with the Jacksonville Sharks! Their season starts in April, but you have plenty of time to show up and support the home team as it lasts through July. Pick up some merch and head to the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena this season!

🗓️April – July 2025
📍VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

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May 🌺

Check out these May events in Jacksonville!

Welcome to Rockville

Rock out with this 4-day hard rock and heavy metal music festival. With past years featuring iconic artists and bands like Motley Crue, Greta Van Fleet, Foo Fighters, and more, the 2025 Welcome to Rockville lineup will be bigger and better than ever! Get your neck ready for some serious head-banging because this is one epic music fest!

🗓️May 15 -18, 2025
📍Daytona Beach

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Jacksonville Jazz Festival

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival always brings amazing stars and singers to the First Coast! From Herbie Hancock and Patti LaBelle to Chaka Khan and Tony Bennett, we can’t wait to see who this year’s festival will hold!  Sure to be bigger and better than ever, we know this event is sure to be exciting for all of Jax’s jazz lovers!

 

Event Details

May 23 | 4:30 PM
Free
225 Talleyrand Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202-1227, United States
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ExZOOberation: Riverfront Rendezvous

Celebrate the Jacksonville Zoo’s 100th anniversary with ExZOOberation: Riverfront Rendezvous! This enchanting jazz-filled evening honors Jacksonville’s waterways and showcases the zoo’s water conservation efforts.

Event Details

May 03 | 6:00 PM
$150
370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218-5770, United States
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June 🏖️

Check out these June events in Jacksonville!

Nikki Glaser

Nikki Glaser is rolling into Jacksonville this summer with her “Alive and Unwell” tour! Get ready for a night of razor-sharp comedy that’ll have you crying with laughter. This comedy queen’s gonna serve up her signature brutally honest humor that’ll leave you in stitches!

Event Details

Jun 14 | 8:00 PM
$74.74
St Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1a S, St Augustine, FL 32080, United States
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July 🇺🇸

Check out these July events in Jacksonville!

4th of July

Celebrate the USA with Jacksonville’s Annual Fireworks Celebration! This 4th of July tradition has spread to various spots across town to make the show more accessible to everyone. Locate the spot closest to you and secure a seat early for the best views.

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Jacksonville's best concerts

From intimate gigs to big-name shows!

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August 🏈

Check out these August events in Jacksonville!

Jacksonville Jaguars Season

Get hyped, Jax! Football season starts up in August, and we can’t wait for fall afternoons spend locking down The Bank! Grab your teal gear, purchase your season tickets, and get ready for another amazing season with our Jacksonville Jaguars!

🗓️ Football szn!
📍 EverBank Stadium

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Nate Bargatze

Nate Bargatze’s Big Dumb Eyes World Tour showcases his clean, relatable comedy. With 13 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon—the most by any comedian—he’s also appeared on Conan, Seth Meyers, and James Corden’s late-night shows.

Event Details

Aug 15 | 6:00 PM
Free
Jacksonville Veterans Mem'l Arena-N, 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202, United States
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September 🍂

Check out these September events in Jacksonville!

Florida Fin Fest

This free, 2-day festival has something for everyone! Florida Fin Fest is a fantastic Jacksonville event advocating for ocean conservation and education, with tons of fun thrown in the mix! Enjoy live music all day, delicious food from across the globe, an interactive education village, and more! Learn how to save our ocean, and have a good time doing it at the Florida Fin Fest this September.

Event Details

Sep 12 | 3:00 PM
Free
11 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-6901, United States
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Jax Tacos and Tequila Fest

We’re pretty sure Tacos and Tequila rank as the #1 food and drink combo, which makes this event the tastiest in Jacksonville! Enjoy fun photo ops, shop from a local vendor village, dance to great music, and feast on delicious food and drinks!

🗓️TBD
📍TBD

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October 🎃

Check out these October events in Jacksonville!

Spooktacular

The 38th annual Spooktacular, presented by VyStar Credit Union, is perfect for children of all ages! For those who love to be spooked, this year boasts new creepy characters at the startling Scare Zones (ages 13+) with 20 more scared than ever before! These Scare Zones are clearly marked for those who don’t wish to enter – and Scaredy Cat necklaces are available to purchase for those who’d like protection from monsters!

There are also seven different candy stations for trick-or-treating, plus impressive themed sections like Pumpkin Hollow, Witches of Trout River, and more! Enjoy frightfully fun entertainment, scary good music, and delicious treats at this year’s Spooktacular!

🗓️TBD
📍TBD

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Beaches Oktoberfest

Prost, Jax! As Jacksonville’s largest Oktoberfest, you can understand why we get excited for this event every October! With awesome concerts featuring big artists, delicious German food, and ice-cold beers, the Beaches Oktoberfest is a can’t-miss culinary and cultural event.

🗓️TBD
📍Jacksonville Beach

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November 🦃

Check out these November events in Jacksonville!

Florida Georgia Game

Known as “the world’s largest outdoor cocktail party,” this rivalry game has become one of Jacksonville’s most iconic events. The party lasts all week long, so be sure to participate in one of college football’s most anticipated traditions.

🗓️Nov. 1, 2025
📍EverBank Stadium

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Porchfest

Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes for this fantastic festival! Explore Jacksonville’s Historic Springfield with PorchFest, a celebration of the gorgeous homes and stunning architecture in this iconic neighborhood. Listen to live music performed from porches and dance through the charming streets. You can also enjoy delicious local food trucks and shop from local makers!

Pro-Tip: This family-friendly event supports arts-related activities in Jacksonville’s urban core, so be sure to participate in all the fun.

🗓️Sat, Nov 8, 2025
📍Historic Springfield

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December 🎅

Check out these December events in Jacksonville!

Glowing Gardens

This 3/4 mile journey of jaw-dropping light experiences includes everything from insta-worthy photo ops to live entertainment. Perfect for the whole family for a night of celebration, these holiday lights in Jacksonville are sure to become one of your must-do traditions for the holiday season.

🗓️November 29 –  December 29
📍1445 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225, USA

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Comedy shows in Jax

Get ready to laugh out loud!

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January ❄️

Check out these January events in Jacksonville!

Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Football fans, get ready for some serious gridiron action in Jacksonville! The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl is bringing epic college football excitement. With electric atmospheres and these powerhouse teams battling it out, this bowl game is the ultimate winter sports celebration that keeps Northeast Florida buzzing!

🗓️ TBD
📍Everbank Stadium

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Night of Lights

Start off the New Year with this iconic holiday tradition. We absolutely love seeing the Nation’s Oldest City lit up in the warm glow of over  3 million holiday lights. Listed as one of the most beautiful light displays in the U.S., this holiday celebration always makes our Top Events in Jacksonville list every year.

🗓️TBD
📍St. Augustine

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Jacksonville Icemen Season

The Jacksonville Icemen season is in full swing, and we couldn’t be more excited for the home team to be back on the ice! With incredible thrills and chills, high-energy crowds, and exciting sports, get hyped up for another season of hockey! Already excited for nights at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena? Check out our ULTIMATE fan’s guide to the Icemen below!

📍Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
🗓️Winter 2025

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February 💗

Check out these February events in Jacksonville!

Seawalk Music Festival

Soak up the sun and groove to great tunes with the Seawalk Music Festival! This weekend-long fest turns Jacksonville Beach into one big concert. In the past years, we have hosted incredible lineups featuring big names like The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and US2 U2, which are tribute performances – so we are super excited to find out what this year has in store for us! With a local maker’s market and tons of delicious food trucks, this festival is the perfect way to spend any winter weekend – out in the Florida sun!

🗓️TBA
📍Jacksonville Beach

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Daytona 500

Drivers, start your engines! If you have a need for speed, the Daytona 500 is the adrenaline rush you’ve been searching for. Watch in awe as talented racers reach speeds up to 200 mph just inches away from the car in front of them. Head off to the races this February and witness all the thrills of NASCAR at The Great American Race!

🗓️TBA
📍Daytona International Speedway

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March 🍀

Check out these March events in Jax!

THE PLAYERS Championship

One of the most well-known events in Jacksonville is back again this March at TPC Sawgrass, and you don’t want to miss it! THE PLAYERS Championship is one of Jax’s most iconic events and will host amazing local food and drink stations, provide opportunities to watch and meet your favorite athletes, and allow you to have an overall wonderful sporting experience!

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Vintage Market Days

We are so thrilled that this fabulous 3-day market is coming back to the Jacksonville area this Spring! Get ready to shop ’til you drop at Vintage Market Days – an incredible upscale shopping experience dedicated to incredible vintage finds, iconic fashion statements, tasty treats, and more! Enjoy delicious cuisine from local food trucks to refuel after a day full of shopping and go home with abundant treasures!

Our Recommendation: Your ticket is good for re-entry all weekend, so be sure to visit this iconic market several times for double the fun!

🗓️TBA
📍Clay County Fairgrounds

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Upcoming events in Tampa Bay 🏝️

Tampa Bay is buzzing with exciting events! From Gasparilla to the Florida State Fair, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re into parades, live music, or thrilling rides, there’s no shortage of fun. Don’t miss out on the best stuff to do—check out what’s coming up next.

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Upcoming events in Orlando 🏰

Orlando is alive with magical moments ahead! From the dazzling EPCOT International Festival of the Arts to high-energy concerts at House of Blues, the city’s calendar is packed with adventures. Whether you’re a theme park enthusiast, foodie, or culture seeker, there’s endless entertainment brewing. The City Beautiful keeps living up to its name with unforgettable experiences around every corner.

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More things to do in Jacksonville 🙌

Get your calendars out and ready – you’re about to be booked up with all of these awesome upcoming events in Jacksonville! Whether you’re into music, pets, or just hanging around the city with your friends, there’s an upcoming event you’ll love! For all of the latest and greatest things to do in JAX, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok or check the hashtag #StuffToDoInJacksonville

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Becca McCandless

Duval Native | Sunshine State ☀️ | Aspiring Plant Mom 🌱

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