What's happening in Gainesville this weekend?

There are 24 events happening in Gainesville this weekend (July 10 – July 12, 2026), including Design + Doodle Lab at The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, Pinspiration Kids Summer Crafter-noons at Pinspiration Gainesville, Club de Escucha – GNV at Curia on the Drag, Comedy Film “Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie” at The Wooly (6:00 PM). Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Gainesville this weekend?

Yes! There are 20 free events in Gainesville this weekend, including concerts, open mics, and community events. Browse them all on VenuNite.

Where can I find things to do in Gainesville, Florida?

VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Gainesville. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

24 Things to Do in Gainesville This Weekend (Jul 10–12)

This weekend in Gainesville, Florida brings 24 live events across the city — from community to family to art. 20 events are free. Here's what's on.

Gainesville gave the world Tom Petty, and the town has never stopped making music. The Fest, the long-running punk festival that takes over downtown each fall, draws bands and fans from around the globe to a weekend of shows in every bar, club, and parking lot that can hold a stage. Bo Diddley Plaza — named for another local legend — hosts free downtown concerts, and the Hippodrome anchors the theater scene in a columned former federal building. University of Florida game days turn the whole city into a roaring street party. For a mid-size college town, Gainesville's musical footprint is enormous.