Jacksonville is home to a big number of first class performance places, theaters and concert halls. With cutting edge acoustics, cutting edge facilities and amenities as well as stunning design and aesthetics drawing from historical roots, most theaters in Jacksonville are buildings that've been revived and renovated from their architectural origins between 1919 and the 1930's. Below you will find a list with some of the top theaters Jacksonville has to offer to its residents and of course, its visitors.
Times Union Performing Arts Center
Found in downtown Jacksonville, the Times Union Performing Arts Center is probably one of the biggest and most high-profile of the Jacksonville theaters promoting arts, culture and performance. Contemporary offerings includes Ron White, Kelly Clarkson, Evil and the Jacksonville Symphony. The TUPAC hosts varied 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 Commemorative Arena hosts Jacksonville College 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 sq. feet of space. The Convention Center was once a railroad station before its conversion and keeps its historic architecture. Whichever venue visitors experience, TUPAC is the premiere location to examine for big 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 annually, The Florida Theatre hosts jazz, rock, blues, pop and more. Located in downtown along the St. Johns Brook, The Florida Theatre hosts 250,000 guests annually and is recognised as one of 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 place for the Florida Ballet. The location itself has excellent acoustics and is decorated in an elegant and opulent style befitting its roots and its current position as among the premiere concert halls in Jacksonville. This is a must-stop-by.
Theatre Jacksonville
Starting in 1919, Theatre Jacksonville is one of, if not the longest running community theaters in Jacksonville. Together with performances, the theatre offers acting and theatre classes for all ages and interests. Past performances have included The Storm, Hamlet, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, An Inspector Calls, Over the Stream and Through the Woods, Seussical, Hello Dolly and more.
Performers and artists concerned in Theatre Jacksonville are volunteers with a high level 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 an ideal sized fit for a theatre experience that involves more intimacy than a larger, more high visibility venue.
Jacksonville Theatre Guild
Offering productions the whole family can enjoy, the Jacksonville Theatre Guild performs out of the Studio Theatre with comedies, musicals and whimsical feel really good theatre. Past and current productions include Lend Me a Tenor and fanciful offerings like "Drac's Back", targeted on the way the night unfolds when scholars on a field trip take refuge 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 Arts, Jacoby Symphony Hall is among 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 globally acclaimed acousticians Kirkegaard & Associates and KBJ Designers and Rothman, Rothman & Heineman designers.
Created in a "shoebox" shape, the design reflects sound to distribute it in equal proportions to the crowd for amazing acoustics. Aesthetically, the hall is chic and straightforward, making it the best if the concert halls in Jacksonville.
Metropolitan Park
An outdoor location with a covered 2,400 square foot stage, Metropolitan Park plays host to many events and outdoor concerts including the Spring Music Festival, World of Nations Celebration and annual Jacksonville Jazz Holiday. Past performers have included James Taylor, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Jackson Brown and the Beach Boys. Events at the concerthall at Metropolitan Park offer a very good experience along the St. John's river with covered picnic shelters, children's play area, a 27-acre park and event related amenities to make any visit remarkable.
UNF Fine Arts Center.
Composed of The Exhibition Hall, the Lazzara Performance Hall, and the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, the UNF Fine Arts Center serves both the University and Jacksonville residents. UNF locations host a mix of entertainers, musicians and performances as well as offering lectures, training conventions, 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 each other Thursday at 7pm on a massive screen at the Robinson Theater, with complimentary popcorn and prizes. The purpose 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 generally known as a Jacksonville spot for live music, the Freebird Cafeteria books both nationally known artists as well as region and local music, making it the perfect spot to see what music in Jacksonville is truly like. Freebird Live's performance space houses 700 guests standing room only and offers views from the floor and a railed balcony that overlooks the stage.
The venue has an external smoking balcony and 2 full bars with a upper level balcony area for 21+ visitors; other areas are designated as all ages. Freebird Live showcases usually rock artists, like current performers Anberlin, Diplo and Attack Attack! Right across the Sea Walk Pavilion you will find the Freebird Live.
Times Union Performing Arts Center
Found in downtown Jacksonville, the Times Union Performing Arts Center is probably one of the biggest and most high-profile of the Jacksonville theaters promoting arts, culture and performance. Contemporary offerings includes Ron White, Kelly Clarkson, Evil and the Jacksonville Symphony. The TUPAC hosts varied 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 Commemorative Arena hosts Jacksonville College 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 sq. feet of space. The Convention Center was once a railroad station before its conversion and keeps its historic architecture. Whichever venue visitors experience, TUPAC is the premiere location to examine for big 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 annually, The Florida Theatre hosts jazz, rock, blues, pop and more. Located in downtown along the St. Johns Brook, The Florida Theatre hosts 250,000 guests annually and is recognised as one of 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 place for the Florida Ballet. The location itself has excellent acoustics and is decorated in an elegant and opulent style befitting its roots and its current position as among the premiere concert halls in Jacksonville. This is a must-stop-by.
Theatre Jacksonville
Starting in 1919, Theatre Jacksonville is one of, if not the longest running community theaters in Jacksonville. Together with performances, the theatre offers acting and theatre classes for all ages and interests. Past performances have included The Storm, Hamlet, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, An Inspector Calls, Over the Stream and Through the Woods, Seussical, Hello Dolly and more.
Performers and artists concerned in Theatre Jacksonville are volunteers with a high level 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 an ideal sized fit for a theatre experience that involves more intimacy than a larger, more high visibility venue.
Jacksonville Theatre Guild
Offering productions the whole family can enjoy, the Jacksonville Theatre Guild performs out of the Studio Theatre with comedies, musicals and whimsical feel really good theatre. Past and current productions include Lend Me a Tenor and fanciful offerings like "Drac's Back", targeted on the way the night unfolds when scholars on a field trip take refuge 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 Arts, Jacoby Symphony Hall is among 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 globally acclaimed acousticians Kirkegaard & Associates and KBJ Designers and Rothman, Rothman & Heineman designers.
Created in a "shoebox" shape, the design reflects sound to distribute it in equal proportions to the crowd for amazing acoustics. Aesthetically, the hall is chic and straightforward, making it the best if the concert halls in Jacksonville.
Metropolitan Park
An outdoor location with a covered 2,400 square foot stage, Metropolitan Park plays host to many events and outdoor concerts including the Spring Music Festival, World of Nations Celebration and annual Jacksonville Jazz Holiday. Past performers have included James Taylor, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Jackson Brown and the Beach Boys. Events at the concerthall at Metropolitan Park offer a very good experience along the St. John's river with covered picnic shelters, children's play area, a 27-acre park and event related amenities to make any visit remarkable.
UNF Fine Arts Center.
Composed of The Exhibition Hall, the Lazzara Performance Hall, and the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, the UNF Fine Arts Center serves both the University and Jacksonville residents. UNF locations host a mix of entertainers, musicians and performances as well as offering lectures, training conventions, 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 each other Thursday at 7pm on a massive screen at the Robinson Theater, with complimentary popcorn and prizes. The purpose 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 generally known as a Jacksonville spot for live music, the Freebird Cafeteria books both nationally known artists as well as region and local music, making it the perfect spot to see what music in Jacksonville is truly like. Freebird Live's performance space houses 700 guests standing room only and offers views from the floor and a railed balcony that overlooks the stage.
The venue has an external smoking balcony and 2 full bars with a upper level balcony area for 21+ visitors; other areas are designated as all ages. Freebird Live showcases usually rock artists, like current performers Anberlin, Diplo and Attack Attack! Right across the Sea Walk Pavilion you will find the Freebird Live.
About the Author:
Jonas Fredrickson has had an interest in hot spots in Jacksonville for many years. He has written op-eds and editorial pieces about attractions in Jacksonville for many online publications. For the details about concert halls in Jacksonville please click here and visit his site.
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