[ Saturday, April 20, 2024; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ]
Sun Country Dance Theatre presents their “16th Annual Spring Youth Concert”, featuring the return of their original story ballet, “Little Red Riding Hood”. This enchanting ballet has been adapted from the fairy tale and follows Little Red throughout many adventures on her birthday. Join “Little Red”, and her best friend, “the Duck”, as they travel […]
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Ndlovu Youth Choir
[ Wednesday, November 1, 2023; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Known for their soul-stirring performances and fresh from their America’s Got Talent showcase, Ndlovu Youth Choir brings a message of hope, love, and togetherness. The choir’s repertoire is an exciting mix of traditional South African genres with pop, rock, jazz, and EDM. Ndlovu continues to push creative boundaries of song and movement to energize audiences […]
Steep Canyon Rangers
[ Monday, November 6, 2023; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Grammy® winners Steep Canyon Rangers have mastered bluegrass as you have never heard it before. Although they received a boost when they collaborated with Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers built a large audience with their interpretations of bluegrass, folk, and string music. See for yourself how this genre-defying sextet mixes elements of folk rock, country, […]
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
[ Tuesday, February 27, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Ladysmith Black Mambazo has celebrated more than 60 years of joyous and uplifting melodies. Within this music are the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African traditions. The a cappella vocal group has created a spirit that has touched a worldwide audience and garnered praise and accolades from a wide body of people, […]
PERFORMANCE: REIMAGINED.
In 2021, UF Performing Arts and Ennead Architects partnered to reimagine the acoustic design, patron experience, and physical spaces of the Phillips Center. Please contact the UFPA Development Office at 352.273.2703 or via email at ktester@performingarts.ufl.edu if you’re interested in learning more or have questions about supporting this renovation project.
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Baughman Center
The Baughman Center is a stunning, elegant contemplation space in the heart of the University of Florida campus. Designed to bring the picturesque outdoor setting inside, the soaring windows and delicate natural materials echo the serene Florida surroundings. There’s no question why this is considered one of the most beautiful, peaceful spots in Gainesville.
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2024|2025 Season Preview
[ Tuesday, July 16, 2024; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
A fantastic season is coming your way…Get the inside scoop on our upcoming season of performances straight from UFPA Director Brian Jose! Preview is a special tradition that kicks off every UFPA season where we announce the performances coming over the next year. The presentation features highlights from the 40 plus performances in the 24|25 […]
Cameron Dancecenter – 41st Annual Production
[ Friday, June 7, 2024; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Saturday, June 8, 2024; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
Cameron Dancenter, Home of the Danscompany of Gainesville, presents its 41st Annual Production on Friday, June 7 and Saturday June 8! Support dancers from Gainesville and surrounding areas age 2 through adult as they showcase various genres of dance such as ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theater and hiphop. See joy and passion light […]
Weapons Detection Scanners
Security measures for the Phillips Center have been enhanced, including the use of Evolv Technology weapons detection scanners. All patrons now proceed through weapons detection screening when they arrive. Thank you in advance for your understanding. For a list of prohibited items, please refer to our Security Policies page.
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*Note: Security policies may be enhanced subject to event need – Please check event listings.
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Dance Sun Country 17th Annual Recital
[ Saturday, May 18, 2024; 1:00 pm; ]
Tickets On Sale: Monday, March 18th
Dance Sun Country presents their 17th annual recital, featuring the theme “FIRE & ICE”! This year’s program features approximately 40 dances and includes performances by all students and classes, from the youngest Dance Tots through the advanced level dancers. Many dance styles will be featured, including classical ballet, pointe, tap, […]
Lyrics for Life
[ Saturday, March 2, 2024; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ]
Lyrics for Life: An Evening of Making Music Matter
Sister Hazel with Special Guest Pat Monahan of Train!
Saturday, March 2, 2024 @ 8:00pmPhillips CenterReserved Seating
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Concert Ticket Holders will have reserved seating in the Balcony and Mezzanine. Guests will have access to a Cash Bar serving Beer, Wine and a Signature Cocktail. Guest entry will […]
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Indulge your loved ones in the enchanting world of the performing arts with Phillips Center gift certificates. Elevate their cultural experiences with the gift of unparalleled entertainment, featuring world-class performances ranging from captivating theatrical productions to awe-inspiring concerts and dance performances. A gift certificate to the Phillips Center is […]
Jane Monheit
[ Thursday, February 15, 2024; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
Jane Monheit is a jazz vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. With many highly acclaimed solo albums, awards, and accolades, Jane has not only been an extremely successful bandleader, but has had the privilege of making music with some of the greatest musicians, arrangers, and producers in jazz.
After more than twenty […]
The Nutcracker
[ Friday, December 15, 2023; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Saturday, December 16, 2023; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Sunday, December 17, 2023; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing, sets, and costumes is here again! Everyone needs a hero, and in this case she’s a girl. Clara saves the Nutcracker prince, and to thank her he brings her on a magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets, where the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy puts on a […]
Class with Clara
[ Saturday, December 16, 2023; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sunday, December 17, 2023; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
(Class takes place onstage at the Phillips Center)Join the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of the Nutcracker Ballet for a princess style ballet class onstage in the Kingdom of the Sweets! Training not required. Street shoes acceptable, but you can dance in your socks or ballet shoes. Company dancers will be available to help your children as […]
Love in the Swamp
[ Saturday, February 10, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day more than Love, and DANB gives you love in abundance! A fun and fantastic show, it sets the mood with the DANB men in Gator ‘orange and blue’ dancing exuberantly down the aisles. Brian Chung’s magnificent work of love, Touch Closer and resident choreographer Judy Skinner’s ode to Paynes Prairie, […]
Giselle
[ Saturday, March 23, 2024; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
The ultimate Romantic Ballet, Giselle is the tragic story of a beautiful young peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. Ultimately dying of a broken heart, she becomes one with the ‘Wilis’, ethereal ghosts of unmarried girls. Giselle features guest artist Philadelphia Ballet’s Principal Dancer Oksana Maslova with DANB Principal Dancer Gabriel Lopes […]
Nick Carter
[ Thursday, October 19, 2023; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
NICK CARTER
Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Philanthropist
Sparking his career at the tender age of 12 years old, Nick Carter became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. Known for his boyish good looks and heartthrob status, Carter’s 23-year entertainment career has spanned far beyond the stages of sold-out arenas, with […]
Joshua Kane
[ Saturday, September 30, 2023; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
Can he read your mind? Mentalist Joshua Kane’s Borders of the Mind will blow you away! With an eccentric childhood — including fire eating and knife throwing — Kane was destined for a career on the stage, or as an international spy. A fateful meeting with a mysterious mentor honed his powers of observation and […]
Nobuntu
[ Sunday, October 15, 2023; 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
Hailing from Zimbabwe, the all-woman a cappella quartet Nobuntu is recognized internationally for its sparkling energy, breathtakingly rich voices, and inventive performances that cover the gamut from gospel to traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro-jazz. Augmented only using minimal percussion, they emphasize pure voices, authentic dance movements, and the use of traditional instruments.
The word Nobuntu is […]
Alfredo Rodriguez Trio
[ Friday, February 2, 2024; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
Over the past decade, Cuban-born pianist Alfredo Rodriguez has gone from a young local artist to a globally recognized Grammy® nominee with three critically acclaimed releases. Schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana, Rodriguez’s riveting artistry is informed as much by Bach and Stravinsky as by his heritage and jazz roots. Discovered at the […]
Alexa Tarantino Quartet
[ Friday, November 17, 2023; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
Alexa Tarantino is an award-winning jazz saxophonist whom you may remember from our Ulysses Owens Jr. Generation Y performance in 2020. Named one of the Top 5 Alto Saxophonists by JazzTimes Critics’ Poll, Tarantino has established herself as a high-octane, dynamic performer. While she and her bandmates approach the set with tradition firmly in mind, […]
Luca Mundaca
[ Saturday, November 18, 2023; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
With more than 138,000 monthly listeners and millions of plays on Spotify, Luca Mundaca is an artist in her prime. Mundaca uses her stunning voice to bring about great intimacy and emotion. Her work has been featured in movies including End of Watch and The Visitor, TV shows such as Californication and Mistresses, and the […]
Parsons Dance
[ Tuesday, January 23, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Parsons Dance is known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style. For more than 30 years, Artistic Director David Parsons has combined his choreographic gifts and talent for training passionate, highly skilled dancers into a solidified position as one of the world’s leading companies. Their stunning work flawlessly combines the movements and gestures of modern […]
COME FROM AWAY
[ Wednesday, February 21, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This stirring and inspiring musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of the small town of Newfoundland that opened its homes to 7,000 stranded travelers on 9/11. During that fateful week, cultures clashed, and nerves ran high — but […]
Jesus Christ Superstar
[ Wednesday, March 13, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a mesmerizing new production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute […]
Harold López-Nussa: Timba a la Americana
[ Thursday, April 11, 2024; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
Pianist Harold López-Nussa reflects the richness of Cuban music with his distinctive combination of classical, folkloric, and improvisation. This fresh take is an exhilarating personification of the ritmo of the modern music scene’s bustling soul. With astonishingly fresh performances that showcase the full range and richness of the genre, Harold López-Nussa has earned significant national […]
Ariel Quartet
[ Sunday, February 25, 2024; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Unfortunately, due to an international visa issue, the Arod Quartet is no longer able to perform at the Phillips Center this season. In their place, we are now presenting the celebrated Ariel Quartet for the same performance date and time, featuring works by Beethoven, Schumann, and Auerbach.
Distinguished by its virtuosity, probing musical insight, and impassioned, […]
YCA on Tour
[ Tuesday, January 30, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Jonathan Swensen, cello | Chelsea Guo, soprano | Daniel McGrew, tenorSooBeen Lee, violin | Albert Cano Smit, piano
Featuring some of UFPA’s favorite soloists, Young Concert Artists on Tour is a new program that brings together a unique chamber ensemble of the most extraordinary young artists to cities in North America. This dynamic performance features rarely […]
Bored Teachers
[ Thursday, November 2, 2023; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Bored Teachers: We Can’t Make This Stuff Up! Comedy Tour
Bored Teachers presents the 2023 ‘We Can’t Make This Stuff Up’ Comedy Tour featuring the funniest teacher-comedians in the world! Their hilarious skits have amassed HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of views on the internet, and they’re all joining comic forces on the stage to bring you a […]
2023|2024 Season Preview
[ Tuesday, July 11, 2023; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
In Person at the Phillips Center or Streaming Online
Tuesday, July 11th at 7 PM
Get the inside scoop on our upcoming season of performances straight from UFPA Director Brian Jose! This event will be free and open to the public for in-person attendance and will also be streaming live.
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UFPA affiliates can purchase up to 4 tickets per UFPA-presented performance ahead of the General Public On-sale Day. As an affiliate, you will be granted access to purchase tickets online starting at noon on the specific […]
Driveway Theatre Project
The Driveway Theatre Project (DTP) brings a new kind of block party to neighborhoods throughout Greater Gainesville!
The way it works is simple: UFPA teams up with community members like you to bring together friends and neighbors around a performance in driveways, backyards, community centers, and even places of business. You provide the space and invite […]
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How much will access to a live streamed performance cost?Prices for live streams are set on a performance-by-performance basis. All ticket prices can be viewed on the events listing pages on our website.
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UFPA Live – Casting and Mobile Streaming Instructions
Need help casting a UFPA Live stream to a supported device? These step-by-step instructions should get you up-and-streaming in no time! Please see below for casting instruction links organized by supported casting devices.
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2023|2024 Season Preview
In Person at the Phillips Center or Streaming Online
Tuesday, July 11th at 7 PM
Get the inside scoop on our upcoming performances straight from UFPA Director Brian Jose. Don’t miss the surprises we have in store, including a special guest! This event will be free and open to the public for in-person attendance and […]
UpStage Events
UpStage brings performers and audiences literally onto the Phillips Center Main Stage. Attendees enter through the Phillips Center lobby, walk through the theatre and directly onto the stage, which has been transformed into a jazz club atmosphere complete with tables, chairs, and a cash bar.
Each UpStage artist performs two sets, one at 7:00 p.m. […]
APAP Greening
Thank you for joining us for the Greening Session at APAP on January 5, 2019. Below you will find a toolkit to links that will be helpful as you look to explore, begin, or expand your efforts to green your venue or tour.
Please let us know if you have any questions we can answer and […]
Past Events Archive
University of Florida Performing Arts has hosted artists from across the world to perform at our venues. Here you will find the name of every performer who has graced our stages since our opening.
Performance Name, Start Date and Number of Performances
1992
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Start Date
# of Perfs CATS
1/6/1992
8
Missa Solemnis
2/1/1992
1
Ray Charles
2/7/1992
1
Lovers, Lunatics
2/9/1992
1
Mel Torme
2/11/1992
1
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
2/18/1992
1
Branford […]
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For a list of current open UFPA positions and requirements, visit the University of Florida careers site. UFPA and the Phillips Center are frequently looking for talented and experienced staff, box office personnel and tech crew members, so if the search results return “No jobs matched your search,” scroll to the bottom of that page […]
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Performing Arts Partners Program
The Performing Arts Partners Program funds the distribution of free tickets to UFPA-presented performances to non-profit, charitable organizations in the Heart of Florida region. The program allows groups to bring their clients or constituents, who might not otherwise have access to the live performing arts, to UFPA-presented events. For information, contact […]
Partners Program
The purpose of UFPA’s Partners Program is to distribute tickets to non-profit charitable organizations in the Heart of Florida region, while simultaneously enriching our community through the performing arts, making it a culturally vibrant and desirable place to live.
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UFPA’s goal is not only to entertain, but also to enrich the lives of students during their time here in Gainesville. In an effort to reach out to students and provide them with exceptional opportunities to experience the arts, we offer specially priced student tickets, internship opportunities, student memberships, and more.
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Volunteer ushers are the University of Florida Performing Arts program’s single most direct link to our patrons. Ushering is a great way to support the Phillips Center as well as University Auditorium and represent the University of Florida at the same time.
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UFPA is more than just one building.
Not sure which venue to go to for your event? Your event’s venue, date, and time, as well as your seating information can be found printed on your ticket, if you have already received it. Click here to see the locations of these items on your ticket. For further […]
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University of Florida Performing Arts
When you think of University of Florida Performing Arts, perhaps the big building with the beautiful fountain comes to mind. While the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is an essential part of who we are, UFPA is something much greater. We are not simply a building, a stage, […]
