Downtown Jacksonville is seeing billions of dollars in development and millions of visitors each year, but some business owners said the next phase of growth is creating more consistent day-to-day activity outside of major events. Downtown Vision says the shift comes as downtown continues adjusting to changes in office work and visitor trends following the pandemic.

Fans of Rush will have a chance to relive the band’s iconic sound when The Rush Tribute Project takes the stage at the Florida Theatre this week.

It’s a record-breaking cold day here in Jacksonville, and the chill is definitely being felt across the city. Families are bundling up, protecting plants, and road crews are closely monitoring forecasts and roads.

The Florida Theatre ranked No. 5 in the most-attended venue worldwide for theaters up to 2,000 seats, according to the 2025 year-end report by trade magazine Pollstar.

Cirque Musica’s Holiday Wonderland is set to bring high-flying acrobatics, dazzling costumes and festive music to the Florida Theatre on December 22, 2025, offering Jacksonville families a holiday experience that blends spectacle with seasonal cheer.

Bored Teachers, known as the #1 teacher comedy brand with over one billion views and ten million followers globally, will bring their “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour to the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville on January 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Michael W. Smith is bringing his “Every Christmas Tour” back to the River City. He will be playing and singing at Florida Theatre on December 17.

The viral sibling sensation known as the Ninja Kidz is bringing their high-energy, action-packed live show to Jacksonville.

Jacksonvillians share their stories about the trail that led them to the River City

Kenny G, who has sold over 75 million albums worldwide and owns the best-selling instrumental record of all time with his 1992, 12x platinum album “Breathless,” will be performing at Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre on May 7.

Comedian Marlon Wayans is set to perform at the Florida Theatre in two weeks as part of his “Wild Child Tour.”

Television personality and entertainer Luann de Lesseps continues to make waves in the entertainment industry, earning the title of #1 Housewife across all franchises, according to TV Guide.

A performance at the Florida Theatre by seven-time Grammy-winning singer Gladys Knight was canceled on Saturday night due to her becoming ill at the last minute, according to Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin.

UNTOLD STORIES, now entering its 4th season, stands as a remarkable initiative brought to you by the nonprofit Florida Theatre. Our mission is to honor the timeless tradition of oral storytelling in a contemporary setting.

Florida’s growth reflected two key issues in the Census Bureau data: international migration and population increases in the South.

The Florida Theatre was named the #1 Most Attended Venue in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia, according to 2024 statistics released by Pollstar, a leading concert industry publication.

"Untold Stories,” now entering its third season, is a remarkable initiative by the nonprofit Florida Theatre. Its mission is to honor the timeless tradition of oral storytelling in a contemporary setting. The incredible success of "Untold Stories" over the past three seasons is celebrated with pride.

"Untold Stories”, now entering its 3rd season, stands as a remarkable initiative brought to you by the nonprofit Florida Theatre. Our mission is to honor the timeless tradition of oral storytelling in a contemporary setting.

"Untold Stories”, now entering its 3rd season, stands as a remarkable initiative brought to you by the nonprofit Florida Theatre. Our mission is to honor the timeless tradition of oral storytelling in a contemporary setting.

Some of the best athletes and coaches in Florida sports history were inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame Wednesday at the Florida Theatre.

The house lights will come back up Saturday at The Florida Theatre, as it ushers the public back in following a three-month shutdown for an $8 million upgrade.

There is something for everyone at the Florida Theatre. From pop, jazz, rock, comedy, country, and blues to ballet, the historic Florida Theatre annually offers over 150 cultural and entertainment events for every taste and age.

Enjoy a musical preview from the band playing The Florida Theatre Ball, Jacksonville’s own, The Band Be Easy.

Preview The Florida Theatre Ball menu with recipes from the event caterer and local eatery, Bread & Board.

The Florida Theatre’s annual event, Blues, Brews, and BBQ, Presented by Publix Charities, showcases the best BBQ the First Coast has to offer! Enjoy endless local BBQ with unlimited samples of Jacksonville’s best craft beer while you listen to live music from the Snacks Blues Band and Beale Street. All proceeds from Blues, Brews, and BBQ benefit the historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre.

Located in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville, the Florida Theatre is your pick for the city’s best live music venue.

The Florida Theatre, which has been anchored in downtown Jacksonville for nearly a century, is behind one of Elvis Presley's most iconic looks.

Dozens of coaches and student-athletes from 17 Gateway Conference schools were honored Monday night at the Florida Theater.

Produced locally by the Florida Theatre, Untold Stories will tap into the heart and soul of Northeast Floridian storytellers with quarterly thematic story evenings.

Pollstar has released its annual attendance charts for 2021, ranking the Florida Theatre in Downtown Jacksonville as the second most attended theatre worldwide.

Admission is free for kids and adults who bring a gift of canned or nonperishable food.

The Florida Theatre downtown opened in 1927 and could hold more than one long-gone local.

Something tasty is heading your way!

Legendary and eternally hipster U.K. band Squeeze (whose founding members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook have been compared to the likes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney as songwriters and performers), make their first appearance at the Florida Theatre, Thursday, Sept. 23rd.   The band returns to touring after a break with their Nomadland tour with Jacksonville being one of their 18 U.S. stops.  Fans can expect to hear classics like “Tempted”, “Hourglass”, “Cool for Cats” as well as new creations since the band reunited.  Rance spoke with original band member Glenn Tillbrook to talk about his feelings about touring and reconnecting with fans and the band’s evolution.

Florida on Sept. 16 will start issuing $5,000 fines to businesses that require patrons or customers to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.

The Florida Theatre welcomed about 1,500 people on Friday night to a Gary Allen concert.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It has been over a month since the Florida Theatre returned to live performances since closing nearly a year ago in March. “We were terrified that we were going to be closed for just two or three weeks.”The Florida Theatre (Copyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) While quite a few shows are planned throughout Jacksonville venues, no one can say for sure if they’ll go on as planned. The Florida Theatre“I have Hamilton tickets and that show’s not even playing at the Florida Theatre,” Saisselin said. There are multiple performances scheduled at several venues around the city, and not just the Florida Theatre.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Theatre, which had to close in early March because of the pandemic, has launched a “Cross the Finish Line” campaign to help the historic theater reopen in December. The Florida Theatre is expected to announce its plans for reopening and new events on Monday. “We lost more than 100 performances, that’s 90% of our business right there that has been gone,” said Numa Saisselin, president of the Florida Theatre. The Florida Theatre opened to great fanfare in 1927 as a grand movie palace that also offered live entertainment. (Florida Theatre archives)The Florida Theatre has been an entertainment center in Jacksonville since 1927.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Florida Theatre, Times-Union Center, Dailys Place and hundreds more theaters across the country were lighting their buildings in red Tuesday night. Its a call to action known as Red Alert Restart. Since the shutdown took effect in March, 106 shows have been canceled at The Florida Theatre. The Florida Theatre posted a lengthy statement of their involvement in the campaign on their social media page. Hello Florida Theatre Friends and Supporters, On Tuesday night, September 1, 2020 from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, we... Posted by The Florida Theatre on Friday, August 28, 2020To help the cause, go to saveourstages.com and contact local lawmakers.

Photo by Jerry McGovernJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville's oldest theater is about to take on a new look. The 93-year-old Florida Theatre is about to undergo major renovations inside. It will keep its historic look, but there will be new seats, a new sound system, and an expanded lobby. The $10 million, five-year capital improvement plan was announced Thursday in a news conference with Mayor Lenny Curry, Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin and Florida Theatre Vice-Chair Leslie Gordon. Renovations are expected to begin next summer and it will take about five years to complete.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Comedy superstar Dane Cook is coming to Jacksonville! Cook is bringing his 2019 tour "Tell It Like It Is" to the Florida Theatre on Thursday, Nov 7, 2019. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $44.50. He will perform new material and classic bits like "My Son Optimus Prime," "Where's the Handle" and "Haters," The Florida Theatre said. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Your children are going to love this! Popular YouTube entertainer "Blippi" is coming to the Florida Theatre next year. His performance will be held on February, 6 at 6:00 p.m.Stevin John, better known by his alias Blippi, is an American children's entertainer and educator on YouTube and Amazon Video. Pre-sale tickets will be available using the code: TRUCK! General public tickets on sale Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m.You can call the Box Office to get pre-sale "Blippi" tickets at 904.355.2787Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo! Parents... get ready, because Baby Shark Live!, the brand new, fully immersive concert experience from Pinkfong and Round Room Live, is coming to the Florida Theatre! The Florida Theatre stop is one of the first shows of the Baby Shark Live! The Baby Shark Dance video has more than 3 billion views, making it the eighth most- viewed video in the history of YouTube. Follow Baby Shark Live!