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 return for the spring/summer!

First Friday Concerts continue ON THE SQUARE in Historic Downtown Gainesville!

Give the gift of Local with Main Street Money certificates!

 

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!

Karen Ahedo
Downtown Special Events Manager (770) 297-1141
Nicole Parham
Main Street Manager (770) 538-4944

Upcoming Events

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

July 18, 2025 Syfan Supports 5K: Supporting Love Your Story – Midland Greenway
Come join us for our third annual Syfan Supports 5K and Fun Run on Friday,…
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July 19, 2025 6 Year Anniversary Party – The Inked Pig
We’re throwin’ the biggest BBQ party of the summer to celebrate SIX years of smokin’,…
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July 19, 2025 Windjammers Unlimited Circus Friend-Raiser – The Arts Council
Join us for a fantastic evening of live entertainment as WINDJAMMERS UNLIMITED takes the stage…
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July 19, 2025 Die Laughing: Comedy Night – NoFo Gainesville
Get ready to laugh local—Comedy Nights are back at NoFo Brew Co in Gainesville, GA!…
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July 20, 2025 How to Write a Marketable Picture Book Workshop – The Storybook Market
Join award-winning author Lola Schaefer for a two-session workshop on crafting marketable picture books!
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July 26, 2025 Die Laughing: Comedy Night – Blue Door
Comedy Nights are back at Blue Door, Gainesville’s hidden gem above Sanctuary on the Square!…
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