Airport guide
Flying into Gainesville Regional (GNV)
Every venue below has GNV as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is a smaller airport with scheduled flights 4.4 miles from downtown Gainesville in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 15 venues with 142 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is Martin Luther King Jr Recreation Center at 2.9 miles.
Venues nearest GNV
| Venue | City | From GNV | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Recreation Center | Gainesville | 2.9 mi (4.6 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| The Wooly - FL | Gainesville | 4.2 mi (6.7 km) | 6 | — | Hotels |
| Vivid Music Hall | Gainesville | 4.2 mi (6.8 km) | 5 | — | Hotels |
| Heartwood Soundstage | Gainesville | 4.4 mi (7.1 km) | 11 | — | Hotels |
| Outdoor Stage at Heartwood Soundstage | Gainesville | 4.4 mi (7.1 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| Gainesville Raceway | Gainesville | 4.7 mi (7.6 km) | 6 | JAX, 62 mi | Hotels |
| Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center | Gainesville | 5.3 mi (8.6 km) | 40 | — | Hotels |
| Ben Hill Griffin Stadium | Gainesville | 5.4 mi (8.7 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts | Gainesville | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) | 25 | — | Hotels |
| Blackadder Brewing Company | Gainesville | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Bubba Raceway Park | Ocala | 29 mi (46.0 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
| Southeastern Livestock Pavilion | Ocala | 34 mi (55.1 km) | 2 | SFB, 62 mi | Hotels |
| Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala | Ocala | 35 mi (56.7 km) | 22 | SFB, 61 mi | Hotels |
| Ocala Civic Theatre | Ocala | 36 mi (57.2 km) | 2 | SFB, 59 mi | Hotels |
| Marion Theatre | Ocala | 36 mi (57.6 km) | 12 | SFB, 61 mi | Hotels |
Event weekends near GNV
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues GNV is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 4 | Heartwood Soundstage | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 2 | Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 3 | Gainesville Raceway | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 9 | Marion Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 5 | Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 6 | Marion Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 8 | Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 5 | Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 3 | Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 3 | Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 2 | Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala | Search this weekend |
Next events near GNV
Florida Gators vs. Mississippi Rebels
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida
From about $183.00View TicketsPierre Bensusan
Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville, Florida
From about $41.00View TicketsKatie Boyle
Marion Theatre, Ocala, Florida
From about $57.00View TicketsThe Cold Stares
Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville, Florida
From about $37.00View TicketsAhren Belisle
Marion Theatre, Ocala, Florida
The Beths
Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, Florida
From about $50.00View TicketsThe Beths
Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, Florida
Matinee
Late Nite Catechism: 'Til Death Do Us Part
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala, Ocala, Florida
From about $88.00View TicketsFlorida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. Kentucky Wildcats
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida
From about $20.00View TicketsToast - The Best of Bread
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala, Ocala, Florida
From about $67.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 26: Florida Gators vs. Mississippi Rebels
- Sep 27: The Cold Stares
- Oct 1: Ahren Belisle
- Oct 4: Late Nite Catechism: 'Til Death Do Us Part
- Oct 7: Toast - The Best of Bread
When events near GNV happen
- 63% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 57 of 75 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities GNV serves
| City | Events | From GNV | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 101 | 4.4 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Ocala | 41 | 34 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
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Frequently asked questions
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which venues are closest to GNV?
Of the venues GNV is the first airport we list for, the closest are Martin Luther King Jr Recreation Center (2.9 miles), The Wooly - FL (4.2 miles) and Vivid Music Hall (4.2 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is GNV from Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center?
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is 5.3 miles from Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center in a straight line.
How many events are near GNV in the next 12 weeks?
We list 50 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues GNV is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Oct 16, with 9. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
How far is GNV from downtown Gainesville?
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is 4.4 miles (7.1 km) from downtown Gainesville in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
