Alachua County offers world class cultural events throughout the year.

The Center for the Performing Arts

The program schedule is of the highest caliber and features entertainers from Tony Bennett to Harry Connick Jr. and world famous dance troupes such as the Russian National Ballet. They have also hosted Broadway musical productions such as Cats and Les Miserables.

Gainesville Chamber Orchestra

• Composed of professional musicians, performs concerts throughout the year.

Dance Alive

• A professional dance company, performs in the winter and spring.

Gainesville Community Playhouse

• Offers a series of plays, comedies, and musicals performed by local artists.

University of Florida Music Department

• Offers concerts by the orchestra, band, choral groups and guest soloists throughout the year.

Florida Museum of Natural History

• The largest natural history museum in the Southeast, offers more than a million artifacts, plus a walk through a Florida limestone cave and special national exhibits during the year.

The Hippodrome State Theater

• One of four official state theaters. Programs span contemporary, classic, and international professional performances.

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art

• The largest art museum between Atlanta and Sarasota with exhibit space of 62,000 square feet. Displays offer a wide variety of art experiences ranging from modern art and sculpture to the old masters.