Things to Do in Greater Jacksonville: July 16 – July 26, 2026
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Summer is in full swing across the First Coast, and the next week and a half is loaded with live music, beachy markets, big-name concerts, and family fun from Duval down to St. Augustine and up to Amelia Island. Here is your day-by-day game plan for Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, July 26, 2026. Grab your sunscreen and let's go.
Thursday, July 16
Concerts in the Plaza
Free live music every Thursday all summer in the heart of the old city, so bring a blanket and a lawn chair and settle in.
7:00 p.m. · Plaza de la Constitución, St. George St & King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free
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Sip & Stroll on the Southbank
Third Thursday riverfront stroll with live music, local vendors, and beer and wine stations as the sun sets over the St. Johns.
Evening · Southbank Riverwalk, near Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Free to attend, drinks for purchase
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Friday, July 17
Men at Work
The Aussie rock legends bring "Down Under" and every other hit to the Amp, with special guests Toad the Wet Sprocket and Shonen Knife.
6:30 p.m. · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080 · Ticketed
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The Fixx with The Smithereens
Two new-wave powerhouses share the intimate Ponte Vedra stage for a night of 80s anthems.
7:30 p.m. · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 · Ticketed
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Free Friday Nights at the Cummer
The museum throws open its doors on summer Friday evenings with live music, lawn games, snacks, and gorgeous riverfront gardens.
From 4:00 p.m. · The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Free admission after 4 p.m.
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Saturday, July 18
Riverside Arts Market
Jacksonville's beloved Saturday market packs local artists, farmers, food trucks, and live buskers under the Fuller Warren Bridge.
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Free admission
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Dierks Bentley: Off The Map Tour
The country superstar rolls into the Amp with bluegrass icon Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder plus Cole Goodwin.
6:45 p.m. · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080 · Ticketed
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World Oddities Expo
A weekend of the weird and wonderful: oddities, curiosities, taxidermy, and one-of-a-kind vendors take over the convention center.
11:00 a.m. · Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Ticketed
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Fernandina Community Market Day
Curated local vendors, wellness services, and handmade finds fill the rec center for a laid-back island shopping day.
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. · MLK Jr. Recreation Center, 1200 Elm St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Free
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Sunday, July 19
World Oddities Expo (Day 2)
The oddities carnival keeps going for a second day, so there is still time to grab something delightfully strange.
11:00 a.m. · Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Ticketed
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Monday, July 20
Lindsey Stirling with PVRIS
The dancing electric violinist brings her cinematic, high-energy show to the Amp under the stars.
7:00 p.m. · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080 · Ticketed
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Free Summer Theatre: Zak Morgan, The Wonder of It All
A free, family-friendly performance perfect for little ones, staged twice in a single morning at the historic Florida Theatre.
11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Free
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Tuesday, July 21
Jax Beach Farmers Market
Every Tuesday afternoon, fresh produce, flowers, and local makers set up steps from the ocean at the Seawalk.
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. · Latham Plaza & Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Free admission
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Shrek The Musical at the Alhambra
The big green ogre gets the dinner-theatre treatment in a family favorite pairing a full meal with a live musical.
7:30 p.m. · Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 · Ticketed (dinner & show)
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Wednesday, July 22
Akia Uwanda at the Excelsior
An intimate midweek jazz set in one of St. Augustine's historic Lincolnville landmarks.
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. · The Excelsior (Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center), 102 M.L. King Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Ticketed
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Thursday, July 23
Concerts in the Plaza
Round two of St. Augustine's free Thursday-night concert series, with a fresh act filling the plaza gazebo.
7:00 p.m. · Plaza de la Constitución, St. George St & King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free
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Friday, July 24
Free Friday Nights at the Cummer
Wind down the week with free evening admission, live tunes, and lawn games in the riverfront gardens.
From 4:00 p.m. · The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Free admission after 4 p.m.
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Saturday, July 25
Riverside Arts Market
Your weekly dose of local art, produce, and food trucks returns under the bridge along the St. Johns.
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Free admission
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Uptown Saturday Night
On the last Saturday of the month, the shops and galleries along San Marco Avenue stay open late for a breezy art-and-vintage stroll.
5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. · San Marco Avenue, Uptown St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free
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Popsicles in the Park: Superheroes
A free morning of superhero-themed fun and cool treats for the kids at the beach park.
9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. · North Beach Park, 3721 Coastal Hwy, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free
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Sunday, July 26
Amelia Island Sunset Concert Series: Morelli & the Groove
Cap the weekend with free waterfront live music and golden-hour views on the Fernandina riverfront.
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. · Amelia River Waterfront Park, 123 S Front St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Free
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St. Augustine Triathlon
Cheer on (or join) the swimmers, cyclists, and runners taking on a scenic early-morning course in the nation's oldest city.
7:05 a.m. · St. Augustine, FL · Registration fee for athletes, free to spectate
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Events change, sell out, and get rained out, so please confirm dates, times, and prices via the links before you head out. Have a great week, Jax!