Jacksonville is home to a big number of top notch performance places, theaters and concert halls. With cutting edge acoustics, cutting edge facilities and comforts as well as beautiful design and aesthetics drawing from historical roots, most theaters in Jacksonville are buildings that have been revived and reconstructed from their architectural origins between 1919 and the 1930's. If you are a fan of theaters or just curious enough to visit some live performances places, take a look at some of the best theaters in Jacksonville right below.
Times Union Performing Arts Center
Located in central Jacksonville, the Times Union Performing Arts Center is one of the largest and most high visibility of the Jacksonville theaters promoting arts, culture and performance. Contemporary offerings includes Ron White, Kelly Clarkson, Wicked and the Jacksonville Symphony. The TUPAC hosts various events in it's multi venue facility, including the Terry Theatre, the Moran Theater which seats 3,000 guests, the Jacoby Symphony Hall, and the Vets Memorial Arena.
The Veterans Memorial Arena hosts Jacksonville Varsity Basketball and big name acts like JImmy Buffet and Lady Antebellum. The Prime F. Osborn III Convention center is host to Expos, shows and other events in its 265,000 square feet of space. The Convention Center was a railroad station before its conversion and keeps its important design. Whichever location visitors experience, TUPAC is the premiere location to check for huge name acts in all of its Jacksonville theaters, as well as music, comedy, celebrity, sports and events.
The Florida Theatre
With 200 entertainment and cultural events yearly, The Florida Theatre hosts jazz, rock, blues, pop and more. Located in central along the St. Johns Brook, The Florida Theatre hosts 250,000 guests yearly and is recognised as among the best concert locations in Florida and the Southeast, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Performers at this theatre built in 1927 have included Gordon Lightfoot, Greg Allman and "A John Waters Christmas", in addition to being the performance location for the Florida Ballet. The location itself has fantastic acoustics and is decorated in a chic and opulent style fitting its roots and its latest position as among the premiere concert halls in Jacksonville. Make sure to visit the Florida Theatre before you leave town.
Theatre Jacksonville
Starting in 1919, Theatre Jacksonville is one of, if not the longest running community theaters in Jacksonville. Along with performances, the theatre offers acting and theatre classes for every age and interests. Past performances have included The Storm, Hamlet, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, An Inspector Calls, Over the Brook and Through the Woods, Seussical, Howdy Dolly and more.
Performers and artists concerned in Theatre Jacksonville are volunteers with a high degree of experience and knowledge that put their hearts and time into the quality performances at the theatre. Theatre Jacksonville can accommodate a good sized audience, but is a perfect sized fit for a theatre experience that involves more intimacy than a bigger, more high profile venue.
Jacksonville Theatre Guild
Offering productions all the family can enjoy, the Jacksonville Theatre Guild performs out of the Studio Theatre with comedies, musicals and eccentric feel nice theatre. Past and current productions include Lend Me a Tenor and wacky offerings like "Drac's Back", centered on the way in which the night unfolds when scholars on a field trip take shelter from a thunderstorm in the castle of Dexter Drackman, who is truly Dracula in disguise.
Jacoby Symphony Hall at Times Union Performing Arts Center
Found at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Humanities, Jacoby Symphony Hall is probably one of the few concert halls in the country dedicated solely to a symphony orchestra, the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. The Hall's capacity seats 1,800 guests and was designed by universally acclaimed acousticians Kirkegaard & Associates and KBJ Designers and Rothman, Rothman & Heineman architects.
This is for sure the best theater in Jacksonville.
Metropolitan Park
An outside venue with a covered 2,400 square foot stage, Metropolitan Park plays host to several events and outside concerts including the Spring Music Holiday, Arena of Nations Celebration and yearly Jacksonville Jazz Holiday. Past performers have included James Taylor, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Jackson Brown and the Beach Boys. Events at the amphitheater at Metropolitan Park offer a fantastic experience along the St. John's stream with covered picnic shelters, children's play area, a 27-acre park and event related amenities to make any visit memorable.
UNF Fine Arts Center.
Made up of The Recital Hall, the Lazzara Performance Hall, and the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, the UNF Fine Arts Center serves both the Varsity and Jacksonville residents. UNF places host a mix of entertainers, musicians and performances in addition to offering lectures, training seminars, receptions, social events and workshops. Contemporary performances at UNF have included Chamber Music, Flute Day, piano recitals and jazz like the Ravi Coltrane Quartet. "Movies on the House" offers more non-traditional films every other Thursday at 7pm on a massive screen at the Robinson Theater, with complimentary popcorn and prizes. The aim of "Movies on the House", known around campus as MOTH, is to screen films viewers and fans wouldn't typically be able to see on the big screen, and to foster an environment of community within the audience.
Freebird Live
Well known commonly as a Jacksonville spot for music, the Freebird Cafeteria books both nationally known artists as well as region and local music, making it the ideal spot to see what music in Jacksonville is truly like. Freebird Live's performance space accommodates 700 guests standing room only , and offers perspectives from the floor and a railed balcony that overlooks the stage.
The location has an exterior smoking balcony and 2 full bars with a higher level balcony area for 21+ visitors; other areas are appointed as all ages. Freebird Live showcases mostly rock artists, like up to date performers Anberlin, Diplo and Attack Attack! Right across the Sea Walk Pavilion you will find the Freebird Live.
Times Union Performing Arts Center
Located in central Jacksonville, the Times Union Performing Arts Center is one of the largest and most high visibility of the Jacksonville theaters promoting arts, culture and performance. Contemporary offerings includes Ron White, Kelly Clarkson, Wicked and the Jacksonville Symphony. The TUPAC hosts various events in it's multi venue facility, including the Terry Theatre, the Moran Theater which seats 3,000 guests, the Jacoby Symphony Hall, and the Vets Memorial Arena.
The Veterans Memorial Arena hosts Jacksonville Varsity Basketball and big name acts like JImmy Buffet and Lady Antebellum. The Prime F. Osborn III Convention center is host to Expos, shows and other events in its 265,000 square feet of space. The Convention Center was a railroad station before its conversion and keeps its important design. Whichever location visitors experience, TUPAC is the premiere location to check for huge name acts in all of its Jacksonville theaters, as well as music, comedy, celebrity, sports and events.
The Florida Theatre
With 200 entertainment and cultural events yearly, The Florida Theatre hosts jazz, rock, blues, pop and more. Located in central along the St. Johns Brook, The Florida Theatre hosts 250,000 guests yearly and is recognised as among the best concert locations in Florida and the Southeast, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Performers at this theatre built in 1927 have included Gordon Lightfoot, Greg Allman and "A John Waters Christmas", in addition to being the performance location for the Florida Ballet. The location itself has fantastic acoustics and is decorated in a chic and opulent style fitting its roots and its latest position as among the premiere concert halls in Jacksonville. Make sure to visit the Florida Theatre before you leave town.
Theatre Jacksonville
Starting in 1919, Theatre Jacksonville is one of, if not the longest running community theaters in Jacksonville. Along with performances, the theatre offers acting and theatre classes for every age and interests. Past performances have included The Storm, Hamlet, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, An Inspector Calls, Over the Brook and Through the Woods, Seussical, Howdy Dolly and more.
Performers and artists concerned in Theatre Jacksonville are volunteers with a high degree of experience and knowledge that put their hearts and time into the quality performances at the theatre. Theatre Jacksonville can accommodate a good sized audience, but is a perfect sized fit for a theatre experience that involves more intimacy than a bigger, more high profile venue.
Jacksonville Theatre Guild
Offering productions all the family can enjoy, the Jacksonville Theatre Guild performs out of the Studio Theatre with comedies, musicals and eccentric feel nice theatre. Past and current productions include Lend Me a Tenor and wacky offerings like "Drac's Back", centered on the way in which the night unfolds when scholars on a field trip take shelter from a thunderstorm in the castle of Dexter Drackman, who is truly Dracula in disguise.
Jacoby Symphony Hall at Times Union Performing Arts Center
Found at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Humanities, Jacoby Symphony Hall is probably one of the few concert halls in the country dedicated solely to a symphony orchestra, the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. The Hall's capacity seats 1,800 guests and was designed by universally acclaimed acousticians Kirkegaard & Associates and KBJ Designers and Rothman, Rothman & Heineman architects.
This is for sure the best theater in Jacksonville.
Metropolitan Park
An outside venue with a covered 2,400 square foot stage, Metropolitan Park plays host to several events and outside concerts including the Spring Music Holiday, Arena of Nations Celebration and yearly Jacksonville Jazz Holiday. Past performers have included James Taylor, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Jackson Brown and the Beach Boys. Events at the amphitheater at Metropolitan Park offer a fantastic experience along the St. John's stream with covered picnic shelters, children's play area, a 27-acre park and event related amenities to make any visit memorable.
UNF Fine Arts Center.
Made up of The Recital Hall, the Lazzara Performance Hall, and the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, the UNF Fine Arts Center serves both the Varsity and Jacksonville residents. UNF places host a mix of entertainers, musicians and performances in addition to offering lectures, training seminars, receptions, social events and workshops. Contemporary performances at UNF have included Chamber Music, Flute Day, piano recitals and jazz like the Ravi Coltrane Quartet. "Movies on the House" offers more non-traditional films every other Thursday at 7pm on a massive screen at the Robinson Theater, with complimentary popcorn and prizes. The aim of "Movies on the House", known around campus as MOTH, is to screen films viewers and fans wouldn't typically be able to see on the big screen, and to foster an environment of community within the audience.
Freebird Live
Well known commonly as a Jacksonville spot for music, the Freebird Cafeteria books both nationally known artists as well as region and local music, making it the ideal spot to see what music in Jacksonville is truly like. Freebird Live's performance space accommodates 700 guests standing room only , and offers perspectives from the floor and a railed balcony that overlooks the stage.
The location has an exterior smoking balcony and 2 full bars with a higher level balcony area for 21+ visitors; other areas are appointed as all ages. Freebird Live showcases mostly rock artists, like up to date performers Anberlin, Diplo and Attack Attack! Right across the Sea Walk Pavilion you will find the Freebird Live.
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Jonas Fredrickson has been interested in hot spots in Jacksonville for a few years. He has written op-eds and editorial pieces about attractions in Jacksonville for many online publications. For more info about concert halls in Jacksonville please click here and visit his site.
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