2024 Gainesville hosts Tom Petty Weekend, a four-day celebration of the late musician's life and music, featuring original Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch and others.

Gainesville, Florida, celebrates the late rock icon Tom Petty's life and music in a four-day event named Tom Petty Weekend from Oct 10-13, 2024. Original Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch, Petty's former bandmate, participates and performs with his band, The Speaker Wars, featuring musician Jon Christoper Davis. The event takes place at Heartwood Soundstage, also featuring performances by The War and Treaty. Since Petty's passing in 2017, Gainesville has been hosting a yearly birthday celebration for the musician, attracting thousands of fans worldwide.

August 20, 2024
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