Published on April 30, 2025 at 2:45 pm
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Friday
Ghost Funk Orchestra
WJCT Soundstage | Downtown
Catch a night of genre-bending music this Friday as the Jacksonville Music Experience Soundstage Series welcomes Ghost Funk Orchestra. The New York-based psychedelic-soul collective led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Seth Applebaum blends psych rock, jazz, and funk into an original, cinematic sound. Their latest album, A Trip to the Moon, has cemented their place as a must-see live act.
WJCT Soundstage, 100 Festival Park Ave. Doors open at 6. Ticket: $25. Tickets and more info.
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All weekend
Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
Multiple locations | Downtown Fernandina Beach
Head to Fernandina Beach this weekend for the 60th Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival. It’s a beloved coastal tradition packed with fun for all ages: live music, a kids’ fun zone, fine arts and crafts, antique treasures, and, of course, plenty of shrimp. Local chefs will also be serving up all kinds of seafood specialties, so come hungry and ready to explore.
102 Centre St., Fernandina Beach. The event is free to the public. More info.
May 2-May 17 (3 weekends!)
Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts
Multiple locations | St. Augustine
The Romanza Festivale will soon fill St. Augustine with pop-up art galleries, open-air concerts and other cultural experiences around every corner. Spanning three weekends, this annual celebration showcases the talents of the St. Johns County arts community — from theater in historic venues to music and dance that spill into the streets.
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Most events are free. See each listing for details. More info.
