Greetings | University of Florida Performing Arts welcomes you! If you have any questions about visiting one of our venues, please contact the Box Office at 352-392-2787. That's 3,5,2,3,9,2,2,7,8,7. Or call the UFPA administrative offices at 352-392-1900.

Due to Hurricane Milton, the University of Florida, UF Performing Arts, and the Phillips Center Box Office will be closed Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday October 10.
An Evening with David Sedaris has been rescheduled to Monday, December 2.
BOX OFFICE: 352.392.2787
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UpStage

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. and a second at 9:00 p.m. At the early seating, hors d’oeuvres are included in the ticket price, while the later seating includes desserts. The venue seats between 180-200 per set, depending on the size of the band. Every seat provides a great view of the performance.

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What is UpStage?

Get a feel for the experience:
*Please Note: Dates, times, and venues subject to change.
 

September 2025

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    Tyreek McDole
    Friday, September 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  EAD Corporation   |   Chris and Donna Maxfield   |   The Anthony Holland Hitchcock Family
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    The Jacob Jolliff Band
    Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  EAD Corporation   |   Edward and Joanne Block

October 2025

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    The Arcadian Wild
    Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  EAD Corporation   |   Blue Water Bay   |   Ruth L. Steiner
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    Joseph Keckler
    Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  EAD Corporation

November 2025

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    Vam and E.T. York Promising Artist
    New Jazz Underground
    Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  EAD Corporation   |   Rick and Aase Thompson   |   Sweetwater Branch Inn

December 2025

January 2026

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    Jesse Cook
    Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  EAD Corporation   |   Seacoast Bank   |   Wes and Brenda Wheeler
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    Liz Longley
    Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  EAD Corporation   |   Ken and Linda McGurn   |   Water and Air Research, Inc.

February 2026

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    Camille Thurman
    with the Darrell Green Quartet
    Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  Russell and Brenda Robinson   |   EAD Corporation   |   The Anthony Holland Hitchcock Family
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    Tatiana Eva-Marie
    Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  EAD Corporation   |   Rick and Aase Thompson   |   Heather Harrell and Pauline Lawrence

March 2026

April 2026

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    Meow Meow
    Friday, April 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  EAD Corporation   |   Jill Bohlin   |   Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
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    Emmet Cohen Trio
    Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  Russell and Brenda Robinson   |   EAD Corporation   |   Rick and Aase Thompson
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    The Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet
    Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  Russell and Brenda Robinson   |   EAD Corporation   |   Chris and Donna Maxfield
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    Lucia
    Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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    9:00 pm
    Sponsored by :  EAD Corporation   |   Chris and Donna Maxfield   |   Clark and Brianna Beaty

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