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So much, so close!

Located in the heart of the business district, downtown Gainesville is home to a number of boutique, a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment and a vibrant nightlife!

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Get Around Downtown!

Need help finding your way through Downtown GVL? Check out our awesome Downtown Map and the City of Gainesville’s WeGo service!

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Downtown GVL Events

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First Friday Concerts continue on the Downtown Gainesville Square!

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Join us for the 11th annual SQUAREcrows Contest on the Downtown Gainesville Square!

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Join us this Halloween  for our annual Trick Or Treat on the Square!

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Looking to Participate in Downtown GVL Events?

Contact Explore Gainesville staff for more information on how your business or organization can participate in events hosted by Downtown Gainesville!

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Karen Ahedo
Downtown Special Events Manager (770) 297-1141
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Nicole Parham
Economic Development Specialist (770) 538-4944

Upcoming Events

Discover what’s happening in the heart of Gainesville and make plans to join the fun!

Downtown Events
August 23, 2025 Brian Kelley – Boot Barn Hall
DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley enters the next chapter of a record-breaking, history-making career with his…
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August 24, 2025 The Band Loula – The Arts Council
With their signature chemistry and hard-touring ethos, Gainesville natives Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons deliver…
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August 25, 2025 2025 Georgia Downtown Conference – Georgia Downtown Association
We are so excited to welcome the Georgia Downtown Association to Downtown Gainesville for the…
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