Tom Petty Weekend is Nov. 13-15 at Heartwood Soundstage: The Shambles Friday, The Speaker Wars Saturday, White Denim Sunday. Set times, VIP and kids free.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. The lineup, set times and ticket rules come from the organizer’s Tom Petty Weekend 2026 ticket page, run by Heartwood Soundstage, and its Tom Petty Weekend site.
Tom Petty Weekend 2026 runs Friday, Nov. 13, to Sunday, Nov. 15, at Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St., in Petty’s hometown. The Shambles close the Friday kickoff concert, The Speaker Wars, the band led by former Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch, close Saturday, and White Denim close Sunday. Kids 18 and under get in free.
What this means for you
- Friday, Nov. 13: general admission doors 6:30 p.m., kickoff concert on the outdoor stage
- Saturday, Nov. 14: gates noon, music 1 to 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 15: gates and music from 2 p.m., to 9:30 p.m.
- Tickets: general admission and Diamond and Gold VIP; prices not yet published
- Same weekend: the Downtown Festival and Art Show, Nov. 14-15
Is it on this year?
Yes. Heartwood Soundstage lists the 2026 weekend on its ticket page with a full schedule. The organizer says the event began in 2017, when more than 2,500 fans and locals gathered at Heartwood after Petty’s death to mark his birthday, and that thousands of fans travel to Gainesville for it each year. The 2026 edition is funded in part by Visit Gainesville and Alachua County, the organizer says.
Lineup and set times
Times are as the organizer lists them. Sets marked VIP are for Diamond and Gold VIP ticket holders only, indoors. The organizer says more acts are to be announced.
Friday, Nov. 13: Festival Kick-Off Concert
General admission doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the outdoor stage.
| Time | Act |
|---|---|
| 6:40 p.m. | PK Yonge Band |
| 7:10 p.m. | Alexander Campen |
| 7:40 to 9:30 p.m. | The Shambles |
Diamond and Gold VIP holders get a pre-festival program from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.: a happy hour with complimentary drinks, storytelling, a catered dinner at 5 p.m. and short sets from Nolia Joy (5 p.m.), Joe Crookston (5:30 p.m.) and Jake Thistle (6 p.m.).
Saturday, Nov. 14: Festival Day 1
Gates open at noon. MC Gregg Jones opens the day at 12:55 p.m.
| Time | Act |
|---|---|
| 1 p.m. | Keith Eveland |
| 1:45 p.m. | Barry Sides (VIP only, inside) |
| 2 p.m. | Couch Messiahs |
| 2:45 p.m. | Bohemian Sunshine (VIP only, inside) |
| 3 p.m. | Driving November |
| 3:45 p.m. | Mike Boulware (VIP only, inside) |
| 4 p.m. | Joe Crookston |
| 5 p.m. | Spencer Thomas |
| 6 p.m. | The Matanzas AllStars |
| 7 p.m. | Have Gun Will Travel |
| 8 p.m. | Jake Thistle Band |
| 9 to 10:30 p.m. | The Speaker Wars |
Sunday, Nov. 15: Festival Day 2
Gates open at 2 p.m.
| Time | Act |
|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | Nolia Joy & The Ramblers |
| 3:45 p.m. | Shiloh (VIP only, inside) |
| 4 p.m. | Mike Boulware & the Gaines Villains (Byrds tribute) |
| 4:45 p.m. | Thomas Allain (VIP only, inside) |
| 5 p.m. | Kristopher James |
| 5:45 p.m. | Spencer Thomas, solo (VIP only, inside) |
| 6 p.m. | Asydequest |
| 7 p.m. | Nancy Luca |
| 8 to 9:30 p.m. | White Denim |
Tickets and prices
- What is on sale: general admission and Diamond and Gold VIP, through the organizer’s ticket page.
- Prices: not shown on the ticket page when we checked on Oct. 17. We will add them when the organizer publishes them.
- Kids: 18 and under are free and must be with a parent or guardian.
- Ages: all ages.
- Chairs: lawn chairs are allowed as space allows.
Getting there and parking
Heartwood Soundstage is at 619 S. Main St., south of downtown near Depot Park. The organizer has not published a parking plan; it is recruiting volunteers for parking, check-in and gate security on its Tom Petty Weekend site.
Saturday and Sunday are also the weekend of the 45th Downtown Festival and Art Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., which draws big crowds downtown, so allow extra time to park. Downtown parking rules and garages are on our getting around guide, and lane closures are on our road construction and closures page.
Tom Petty in Gainesville
Petty was a Gainesville native. Northeast Park, 501 NE 16th Ave., is also called Tom Petty Park, and a Florida Heritage marker there, sponsored by the Gainesville Music History Foundation and the Florida Department of State, tells his story. Other places to hear music in town are on our live music and nightlife guide.
Send us your event
Playing a Tom Petty Weekend show or an after-party in Gainesville? Email hello@gainesvillejournal.com with the date, time, venue and price.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Tom Petty Weekend 2026?
Friday, Nov. 13, to Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St., Gainesville. The Friday kickoff concert opens to general admission at 6:30 p.m.
Who is playing Tom Petty Weekend 2026?
The organizer lists The Shambles closing Friday, Stan Lynch’s band The Speaker Wars closing Saturday and White Denim closing Sunday, with about 20 more acts and more to be announced.
How much are Tom Petty Weekend tickets?
The organizer had not published prices on its ticket page when we checked on Oct. 17. It sells general admission and Diamond and Gold VIP tickets. Kids 18 and under are free with a parent or guardian.
Can I bring a chair to Tom Petty Weekend?
Yes. The organizer says lawn chairs are permitted as space allows.
Where is Tom Petty Park in Gainesville?
Northeast Park, also called Tom Petty Park, is at 501 NE 16th Ave. It is a city park, not a festival venue; Tom Petty Weekend is at Heartwood Soundstage.
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