Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville

Name: Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 300 Water St, Jacksonville, 32202-4432, United States
Telephone: +1 904-633-6110

#36 among attractions in Jacksonville

Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Nightlife

Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts

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The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Jacksonville, Florida. Situated along the Riverbank, the venue is known as the First Coast’s "premiere riverfront entertainment facility". Originally opening in 1962, the facility was renovated beginning in 1995 until 1997; with a grand re-opening on February 8, 1997. The center consists of three venues: a theatre; concert hall and recital hall. It is home to the Jacksonville Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra, and the FSCJ Artist Series. ()

Opened: 16 September 1962 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 30°19'30"N, 81°39'45"W

Address

300 Water StDowntown JacksonvilleJacksonville 32202-4432 United States

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+1 904-633-6110

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Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 121 Financial Ballpark.

~1310 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
7 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
~820 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
4 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
27 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
30 min walk • 121 Financial Ballpark is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the home stadium of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball team, who play in the International League. The facility opened in 2003.
0.4 miSE
Park, Fountain
Friendship Fountain, Jacksonville
10 min walk • Friendship Fountain is a large fountain in Jacksonville, Florida. It is in St. Johns River Park at the west end of Downtown Jacksonville's Southbank Riverwalk attraction.
~1290 ftE
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
7 min walk • The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90. A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
10 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
11 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
~1150 ftE
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
6 min walk • Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the southeast corner of Bay and Laura streets. Standing 535 feet tall, it is the city's second-tallest building. It was formerly known as the Modis Building until 2011, when Wells Fargo acquired the naming rights.
~1640 ftNE
Park, Playground
James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville
8 min walk • James Weldon Johnson Park is a 1.54-acre public park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Originally a village green, it was the first and is the oldest park in the city.
1.3 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Sun-Ray Cinema, Jacksonville
35 min walk • The Sun-Ray Cinema at 5 Points, formerly known as Riverside Theater and 5 Points Theatre, is a historic two-screen movie theater in Jacksonville, Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts?

Nearby attractions include One Enterprise Center, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville (4 min walk), VyStar Tower, Jacksonville (4 min walk), Jacksonville Maritime Museum, Jacksonville (5 min walk).

How to get to Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts:

Train

Central (4 min walk)
James Weldon Johnson Park (9 min walk)

Bus

Acosta • Lines: Red (10 min walk)
Courthouse • Lines: Red (10 min walk)