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Bo Diddley Plaza

Welcome to Bo Diddley Plaza

The beautiful Bo Diddley Community Plaza is located at 111 E. University Avenue on the corner of SE 1st Street and East University Avenue in the heart of Historic Downtown Gainesville. The plaza is available to rent for concerts, festivals, church gatherings and more throughout the year; offering a covered stage as well as a picnic and park area. Bo Diddley Plaza also features a restaurant and a café on-site. It was renamed in 2008 in honor of local treasure, legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, singer, guitarist and songwriter, Bo Diddley.

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Upcoming Events

Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series returns on April 5, and features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Our concerts under the stars showcase diverse musical acts sure to delight music lovers with classic rock, reggae, R & B, soul, ska, funk, blues and more.

Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave., 32601

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Smooth Flava Dance Parties

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 05:45 PM to 06:45 PM

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Community line dancing Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

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Free Yoga at the Plaza

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

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Free Yoga instruction on Mondays and Wednesdays 9 - 10 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave., 32601

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Free Yoga at the Plaza

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM

4 more dates

Free Yoga instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave., 32601

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Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Friday, October 18, 2024 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Watch free movies outdoors on the big screen at Bo Diddley Plaza! October 18, we're watching Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave., 32601

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The Falconaires

Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM

The U.S. Air Force Academy Band’s Falconaires jazz ensemble are bringing their high-energy big band sound to Gainesville.

Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave., 32601

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Movie Night: Frozen

Friday, December 13, 2024 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Watch free movies outdoors on the big screen at Bo Diddley Plaza! December 13, we're watching Disney's Frozen (2013).

Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave., 32601

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Location

111 E. University Avenue, Gainesville 32601 View Map

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Stage
Available for Rentals

Contact

Nigel Hamm

(352) 393-8202

HammN1@gainesvillefl.gov

Rental Information

Bo Diddley Plaza Booking

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