The lights are back on across Jacksonville, and the calendar is stacked. We kick off 2026 with a fast, story-rich tour of the city’s best stages: jam bands at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, country heroes and comedians at Thrasher Horne, and a Broadway run that brings Moulin Rouge and A Beautiful Noise with Nick Fradiani to town. Then we go deeper with two conversations that turn dates on a page into nights you don’t want to miss.

First, the Bronx Wanderers return to Florida Theatre with a nine-piece Vegas build: strings, horns, and high-voltage harmony. They talk family chemistry, six to seven fresh additions to a fan-loved set, and why they’ll always do free meet-and-greets in the lobby. If you crave a show that treats nostalgia like rocket fuel, this is your ticket. We also flag more must-sees on that stage: Theo Von, Pat Metheny, Who’s Live Anyway, and a symphonic spectacle from The Orchestra featuring former members of ELO and ELO Part II.

Next, Eric Troyer pulls back the curtain on making ELO’s studio sheen feel alive under theater lights. From vocal textures to orchestral layers and a purpose-built video show, the goal is simple: honor Jeff Lynne’s craftsmanship without imitation and trigger those first-listen goosebumps all over again. We swap notes on the tech leaps behind Xanadu, the lasting spark of Bonnie Tyler’s Holding Out for a Hero, and why great covers—like Duran Duran’s Evil Woman—reveal how deep ELO runs in modern pop. The throughline is clear: faithful arrangements, fearless performance, and a joyful pact with the audience.

If you’re plotting your March, start with anchors like Widespread Panic’s three-night stand, Parker McCollum’s double, and Dwight Yoakam’s date at The Amp, then layer in comedy and Broadway for balance. Grab tickets early for symphonic or multi-night runs, and leave space for a weeknight wildcard. Ready to build your perfect lineup? Follow the show, share this guide with a friend, and drop a review with your top pick for March—what are you booking first?

Jacksonville is throwing down in style, and we’ve got your all-access pass. We kick off with can’t-miss updates—Jonas Brothers at Daily’s Place on December 30—and then step straight into the creative engine powering the city’s biggest moments: PRI Productions and the newly reimagined Citri San Marco. What used to be a restaurant is now an immersive venue where shipping containers become silent discos, green screens fuel carpool karaoke, and a 27-foot mobile LED wall turns any space into a show.

Randy Goodwin, the force behind PRI, explains how bold ideas become real experiences—by inviting partners, trusting inventive teams, and saying yes to the wild stuff. You’ll hear how the kickoff event ballooned from a small gathering to hundreds of industry leaders, vendors, and creators, all building an unforgettable night together. From stilt walkers to state-of-the-art cameras, it’s a masterclass in event innovation, scalability, and community. And if you’ve ever cheered at a Jaguars game, you’ve already seen their work—PRI has supported game day production since the start.

We also spotlight Chef’s Garden and the art of catering that doubles as entertainment. Think oysters Rockefeller, steak frites, synchronized service, and playful touches like a milk-and-cookies martini poured by a dancing “milkman.” The culinary team breaks down how they design menus around the host’s vision and deliver service that feels personal, effortless, and utterly memorable. Add in a peek at PRI’s logistics brain—multi-building inventories, rapid retrieval, and teams that can build anything from scratch—and you get a full picture of how great events in Jacksonville really happen.

Looking for New Year’s Eve plans? Citri San Marco’s Countdown party is ready with two ticket tiers and plenty of room to dance. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves live events, and leave a quick review telling us which activation you’d try first: silent disco, karaoke car, or rage art wall?

Big holiday energy meets honest storytelling as we map Jacksonville’s most festive concerts and sit down with two artists who know how to turn a December night into a memory. Charles Kelley of Lady A shares how their first Christmas tour finally came to life, why Beach Boys harmonies on Little Saint Nick became a crash course in arranging, and how a rolling banjo and duet feel reshaped Wonderful Christmastime. He opens up about faith-forward moments like Silent Night with Chris Tomlin and the new original While We Sing Noel, written with Scripture close at hand. We talk family, flow, and the little choices that make a two-hour holiday show feel like a living room singalong.

Then the spotlight shifts to Dave Koz, who’s building a concert designed to acknowledge a tough year and guide the room toward hope. He walks us through the rehearsal process, the front line featuring Jonathan Butler, Kayla Waters, Haley Reinhart, and Casey Abrams, and the decision to add New Hope—the Grammy-nominated duet with Bob James—to a Christmas set. Koz shares a heartfelt timeline: the beloved holiday tour will take its final bow at year thirty, not as a farewell to performing but as an opening for new creative paths. Along the way we revisit a shared obsession with Ray Charles’ The Spirit of Christmas and the power of music to connect generations.

We round up key dates at the Florida Theater and other local venues so you can plan your season with confidence. If you’re ready for harmonies that lift, songs that center the heart of the holiday, and a stage full of collaboration, this one’s for you. Hit play, grab tickets while they last, and tell us: which Christmas song do you most want to hear live? If you enjoyed the show, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us.