Downtown Gainesville

So much, so close!

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

Get Around Downtown!

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

Downtown GVL Events

The City of Gainesville is proud to announce an expanded Gainesville Trolley fleet will soon return to service for the spring/summer!

4th of July First Friday Concert

Get ready for a special 4th of July First Friday Concert and Fireworks Show on the Midland Greenway!

Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!

 

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!

Robyn Lynch
Tourism Director
Karen Ahedo
Downtown Special Events Manager (770) 297-1141

Upcoming Events

Discover what’s happening in the heart of Gainesville! Check out our Downtown Event Calendar and make plans to join the fun.

June 21, 2025 LagerFest 2025 – NoFo Brewing Co Gainesville
LagerFest is coming… and it’s a NoFo FIRST!!
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June 21, 2025 Riverstreet – The Arts Council
Get on your feet and dance to the classic rock sounds of RIVERSTREET! Founded in…
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June 21, 2025 Adult Prom – Downtown Drafts
After SIX LONG YEARS, Gainesville’s biggest street party since Adult Halloween is back!
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June 28, 2025 GoodTimes BadTimes: The Led Zeppelin Experience – Boon Barn Hall
The iconic and raw power of a group of studio musicians from England lives on…
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July 3, 2025 Steve Earle – Boot Barn Hall
A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a…
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July 3, 2025 Northwinds Symphonic Band – The Arts Council
Bring the family and kick-start your Independence Day celebrations with a hometown favorite, NORTHWINDS SYMPHONIC…
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