Bo Diddley Plaza

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Welcome to Bo Diddley Plaza

BDP.JPG 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.  

Fest 23 returns Oct. 24-26, 2025.

Free Fridays returns April 2025

This year's concert series will be held every Friday, April 4 to Sept. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Free Fridays Concert Series

Friday, April 18, 2025 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM

23 more dates

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series 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

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts

Location

111 E. University Avenue, Gainesville 32601  View Map

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Features

  • Stage
  • Available for Rentals

Contact

Nigel Hamm
(352) 393-8202
HammN1@gainesvillefl.gov

Rental Information

Bo Diddley Plaza Booking

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