From organ recitals to indie rock costume parties, every music lover can find an event to celebrate the spookiest week of the year. Check out a roundup of some of the concerts and music events happening in Gainesville.
Monday, Oct. 27
MUB 101: UF Percussion Ensemble & Sunshine Steelers Fall Concert at 7:20 p.m.
The UF percussion ensemble and the Sunshine Steelers, UF’s very own steel drum ensemble, play selections from composers Ravel and Maslanka.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
MUB 101: Lauren Hodges at 7:20 p.m.
Violist Lauren Hodges presents her faculty recital, performing pieces by composers Brahms and Bach.
Heartwood Soundstage: Alberto Lombardi with Taylor Roberts at 7 p.m.
The “Italian Fingerstyle Master” comes to Gainesville, joined by guitarist Taylor Roberts.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
MUB 101: UF Low Brass Hal-LOW-ween Concert at 7:20 p.m.
UF’s Low Brass studio performs its annual Halloween concert. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes.
Reitz Union North Lawn: Live from the Lawn at 5 p.m.
Gainesville favorites Noise Next Door, Sigs Inside, Dogs Can Wear Hats, Alex Willow and Paul’s Ribs play a free show in front of the Reitz Student Union, accompanied by activities and food.
Thursday, Oct. 30
MUB 101: Bass Studio Recital at 5:10 p.m.
UF’s Bass Studio, led by Alex Pershounin, performs its studio recital.
Loosey’s: Rustler, Deadharrie and Hey! TV Boy! at 8 p.m.
This weekly free indie concert features “shoegaze, twangy indie rock and pop punk.” Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes to the event.
Friday, Oct. 31
University Auditorium: UF Pipe Organ Centennial: Annual Halloween Spooktacular at 7:20 p.m.
This spooky concert featuring Scott Ziegler is part of celebrations honoring the 100th anniversary of the UF pipe organ’s installation.
The Wooly: The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 8 p.m.
The annual fall run of the show features a live shadowcast from local actors to accompany the cult-classic movie.
Heartwood Soundstage: Indie Live Halloween Party at 7 p.m.
The Jins, Cheerleader Roadkill and Buko Boys put together a spooky show to celebrate Halloween. Audience members are encouraged to wear costumes.
The Wooly: Fright Night at 10 p.m.
This spooky movie soundtrack dance party with DJ Cam features a costume contest.
The Ox: Rat-O-Ween at 7 p.m.
Heavy metal bands gather for a night of ghoulish fun. Highlights include Gainesville horror punk band Horror Fiend’s very first performance, and Pensacola out-of-towners Infernem.
The Lynx: Literary Monsters at 7 p.m.
DJs Jordie Ortiz and Bliss Music set the stage for a night of literary horror, featuring tarot readings, food and a costume contest.
The Atlantic: Halloween 2025 at 9 p.m.
Dunce Party sets the scene for a night of frightening fun at this downtown venue.
Saturday, Nov. 1
Heartwood Soundstage: West 22nd with Stellus at 7 p.m.
Austin-based “carousel rock” band West 22nd comes to Gainesville with the support of indie Miami natives Stellus on “the nowhere to be” tour.
The Atlantic: Grave Filth, Doomsday Profit and Seeker at 8 p.m.
Gainesville metal bands Grave Filth and Seeker are joined by North Carolina’s Doomsday Profit.
The Wooly: Nature Calls at 6 p.m.
SPLAT magazine and Top Secret Events present a nature photography and art show benefitting the Friend of Paynes Prairie. The show will feature musical accompaniment from Ill Star, Loris, Kyle Keller and DJ Wax Atom.
The Ox: Post, Dude, Chill, Ch3rrystardust and The Tilt at 8 p.m.
This show features a blend of acoustic and electric acts, leaving something for anyone to enjoy.
Sunday, Nov. 2
The Atlantic: Suicide Forest, Vorn, Apex and The Pine Drape at 8 p.m.
This collection of metal bands brings a dark sound to Gainesville’s Halloween celebrations.
Heartwood Soundstage: Jammy Buffet at 7 p.m.
This Colorado–Tennessee jam band plays something for every parrothead, from Jimmy Buffet’s greatest hits to his deepest cuts.
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