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 17 venues with 220 upcoming events (as of Nov 10, 2026); the closest is The Wooly - FL at 4.2 miles.
Venues nearest GNV
| Venue | City | From GNV | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wooly - FL | Gainesville | 4.2 mi (6.7 km) | 3 | None | Hotels |
| Signal - FL | Gainesville | 4.2 mi (6.7 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Vivid Music Hall | Gainesville | 4.2 mi (6.8 km) | 4 | None | Hotels |
| Hippodrome State Theatre | Gainesville | 4.2 mi (6.8 km) | 3 | None | Hotels |
| Heartwood Soundstage | Gainesville | 4.4 mi (7.1 km) | 34 | None | Hotels |
| Outdoor Stage at Heartwood Soundstage | Gainesville | 4.4 mi (7.1 km) | 3 | None | Hotels |
| Gainesville Raceway | Gainesville | 4.7 mi (7.6 km) | 9 | JAX, 62 mi | Hotels |
| Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center | Gainesville | 5.3 mi (8.6 km) | 32 | None | Hotels |
| Ben Hill Griffin Stadium | Gainesville | 5.4 mi (8.7 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts | Gainesville | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) | 18 | None | Hotels |
| Blackadder Brewing Company | Gainesville | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Grande Liberte Farm | Williston | 20 mi (32.5 km) | 17 | None | Hotels |
| Bubba Raceway Park | Ocala | 29 mi (46.0 km) | 1 | None | 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) | 27 | SFB, 61 mi | Hotels |
| Ocala Civic Theatre | Ocala | 36 mi (57.2 km) | 61 | SFB, 59 mi | Hotels |
| Marion Theatre | Ocala | 36 mi (57.6 km) | 3 | SFB, 61 mi | Hotels |
Event weekends near GNV
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues GNV is the first airport for, counted Nov 10, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 5 | Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 7 | Heartwood Soundstage | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 8 | Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 12 | Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 11 | Ocala Civic Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 2 | Grande Liberte Farm | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 2 | Grande Liberte Farm | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 7 | Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 5 | Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 6 | Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 9 | Ocala Civic Theatre | Search this weekend |
Next events near GNV
Parker Barrow
Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville, Florida
From about $27.00View TicketsBehind The Lines: A 9/11 Story
UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Gainesville, Florida
The Heavy Heavy
Outdoor Stage at Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville, Florida
From about $39.00View TicketsFlorida Gators Women's Basketball vs. South Florida Bulls
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida
From about $18.00View TicketsSons of Town Hall
UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Gainesville, Florida
Bungalow Collect
Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville, Florida
From about $31.00View TicketsHolywatr
The Wooly - FL, Gainesville, Florida
From about $23.00View TicketsSons of Town Hall
UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Gainesville, Florida
Florida Gators vs. Merrimack Warriors
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida
From about $9.00View TicketsCountryLIVE
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala, Ocala, Florida
From about $67.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 11: The Heavy Heavy
- Nov 12: Florida Gators Women's Basketball vs. South Flo…
- Nov 13: Florida Gators vs. Merrimack Warriors
When events near GNV happen
- 61% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 74 of 131 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities GNV serves
| City | Events | From GNV | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 109 | 4.4 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Ocala | 94 | 34 mi | Flights · 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 The Wooly - FL (4.2 miles), Signal - FL (4.2 miles) and Vivid Music Hall (4.2 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How many events are near GNV in the next 12 weeks?
We list 74 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 Dec 11, with 12. Counted as of Nov 10, 2026.
How far is GNV from Ocala Civic Theatre?
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is 36 miles from Ocala Civic Theatre in a straight line.
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.
