Free Concert Series Coming to Downtown Alachua, Launch Party March 13

ALACHUA – Free live music will soon fill the air in downtown Alachua as organizers prepare to launch the Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series, a new outdoor concert series bringing nationally touring and regional artists to Skinner Baseball Park this spring and fall.

The series will feature 10 free concerts held Friday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at Skinner Baseball Park, located near Main Street in downtown Alachua. Performances are scheduled from April 3 through May 8, with additional concerts planned for September 2026.

The concerts will feature a variety of musical styles, including R&B, soul, bluegrass, indie rock, country, Irish, blues, reggae, funk, Latin and a cappella. Organizers say the performances are intended to create a family-friendly atmosphere where residents can gather and enjoy live music in an outdoor setting.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics to enjoy the performances on the park’s open lawn. Admission to all concerts is free.

The series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which funds outdoor music programs nationwide through its Levitt AMP grant initiative. The program supports communities in activating public spaces through free concerts and community gatherings.

Earlier this year, downtown Alachua was selected as one of just 26 communities nationwide to receive the competitive Levitt AMP grant. More than 300 communities across the United States submitted proposals during the latest grant cycle.

Under the award, Alachua will receive up to $40,000 per year in matching funds from 2026 through 2028 to produce the Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series.

The successful application was submitted by Josh’s Place, a local nonprofit organization that will serve as the lead grantee and fiscal agent for the series. The Alachua Business League will coordinate artists, vendors and promotional efforts, while the City of Alachua Community Redevelopment Agency will provide venue support, infrastructure assistance and matching funds.

City officials celebrated the announcement earlier this year.

“We are thrilled that Alachua has officially been selected,” city officials said in a public statement.

Organizers say the concert series is expected to draw visitors to downtown Alachua and increase activity along Main Street during evening hours.

“This is a milestone moment for Alachua. This is a win for our community vision. And this is the start of something big,” project partners said in the announcement.

A launch party for the concert series is scheduled for 6 p.m. on March 13 at Theatre Park, located at 14900 Main Street in Alachua.

Additional information about concert schedules, performers, directions and parking is available at www.levittampalachua.com.

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