An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro

Schedule

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts | Gainesville, FL

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A viral sensation turned global phenomenon! This award-winning ukulele master pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with four strings. Moving effortlessly between genres, Jake Shimabukuro plays everything from rock to blues to flamenco and has collaborated with musical giants like Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Mick Fleetwood, and more. See why he’s praised as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele.”
Sponsored by: Seacoast Bank | Blue Water Bay | MERGE Event Group
Get tickets → performingarts.ufl.edu/tickets
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Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611-2062, United States

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University of Florida Performing Arts

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