The Elbow

The Elbow The Elbow is a collection of bars, restaurants and music venues in With so much to do adjacent to the St. Learn More: DTJax.com/Elbow

With a thriving scene rich in music, art and culture, The Elbow has earned a reputation as one of the most diverse areas in town. The Elbow is a nightlife district situated near the intersection of Bay and Ocean Streets in Downtown Jacksonville. This vibrant hub is frequented by some of the city's most innovative minds, individuals who are instrumental in ushering in a fresh wave of creativity for

the Bold City. Johns River, this underutilized area of the city is truly beautiful and filled with personality unlike anywhere else. Next time you're looking to enjoy a night out on the town, come join us out in The Elbow!

06/03/2026

June's First Wednesday Art Walk is just getting started โญ๐ŸŽถ

Grab dinner from on-site food trucks and shop with artists and vendors at James Weldon Johnson Park!

On Laura Street, look forward to:

๐ŸŽจ The Duval Street Auction by Limitless Wolf -- Check out the online auction here: https://bit.ly/3NaEmub
๐ŸŽจ Colorful Connection: check out interactive vendors, crafts and more and get your colors on!

๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Plus, don't miss the free walking history tour by JaxTours.com from 7โ€“8 p.m. Meet at Visit Jacksonville at 6:45 p.m. and register online.

๐ŸŒˆ Don't miss the FREE Art Walk After Party: Begin your night in The Elbow at Hardwicks Bar to kick off your REM 003: Technicolor bar crawl experience!

Learn More: https://bit.ly/49DbbIC & https://bit.ly/4o62ywj ๐Ÿฅ‚

Tomorrow: Don't miss the FREE Art Walk afterparty of your technicolor dreams โšก๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒ™ 8 p.m. to midnight๐ŸŒ™ Six+ Downtown venu...
06/02/2026

Tomorrow: Don't miss the FREE Art Walk afterparty of your technicolor dreams โšก๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŒˆ

๐ŸŒ™ 8 p.m. to midnight
๐ŸŒ™ Six+ Downtown venues
๐ŸŒ™ FREE

Throughout venues in and , take part in the Technicolor Bar Crawl and experience the colors of Downtown Jacksonville's nightlife, art, dance and more ๐ŸŒŸ

Each venue transforms into its own color world, complete with a DJ, vibe and atmosphere. Wear your room's color for access to interactive moments, visuals and special perks all night. Move freely between spaces as Downtown becomes one continuous experience.

Rooms & DJs:
โค๏ธ Red Room | Pour Taproom - Jacksonville ft. DJ Danley
๐Ÿงก Orange Room | Spliff's Gastropub - Downtown Jax ft. 904 Rave
๐Ÿ’› Yellow Room | Keane's Tavern ft. Pam Bam
๐Ÿ’š Green Room | Hardwicks Bar ft. Luna Xcel
๐Ÿฉท Pink Room | The Circuit Barcade ft. Dulce Cabana & Omy The DJ
๐Ÿ’œ Violet Room | The Volstead ft. Rawry.. and more!

Don't miss the FREE walking history tour by JaxTours.com from 7โ€“8 p.m. Meet at Visit Jacksonville at 6:45 p.m. to pre-register in person, or register online. End at Hardwicks Bar to kick off your bar crawl experience ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

Learn more: DTJax.com/eventsintheelbow

๐ŸŽท WHO'S READY TO RIFF? ๐ŸŽทFind the full JAZZ FEST AFTER DARK lineup lighting up Downtown this weekend below!FRIDAY 5/22๐ŸŽถ T...
05/22/2026

๐ŸŽท WHO'S READY TO RIFF? ๐ŸŽท

Find the full JAZZ FEST AFTER DARK lineup lighting up Downtown this weekend below!

FRIDAY 5/22
๐ŸŽถ The Albatross: AMY AMY AMY (Amy Winehouse Tribute) & 3GP
๐ŸŽถ Bay Street Sports Grill: John Citrone
๐ŸŽถ Bold City Brewery: Mark O'Quinn
๐ŸŽถ The Circuit Arcade Bar: River City Songbird & Pivotal Ascension
๐ŸŽถ De Real Ting Cafe: Eric Carter
๐ŸŽถ Keane's Tavern: St. Augustine Bluegrass
๐ŸŽถ The Volstead: Tres Gatos

SATURDAY 5/23
๐ŸŽถ Bay Street Sports Grill: MJ and the Lollygaggers
๐ŸŽถ Bold City Brewery: Shawn Pfaffman
๐ŸŽถ The Circuit Barcade: 1blackfrend & Parker Urban Band
๐ŸŽถ Hardwicks Bar: Los Mu***os
๐ŸŽถ Keane's Tavern: Rebecca Roth
๐ŸŽถ Ruby Beach Brewing: Mercy Mercy, Double Bubble, Tabeersco & Unhinged Poppy Seeds
๐ŸŽถ Sip Rooftop & Cocktail Bar: Satellite Frank
๐ŸŽถ The Volstead: Cabaret Hour Burlesque
๐ŸŽถ Pour Taproom: Heart of Elaine

SUNDAY 5/24
๐ŸŽถ The Albatross: Stella Soul & Mr. Dinosaur Band
๐ŸŽถ The Circuit Arcade Bar: Crescendo Amelia & Stella Soul
๐ŸŽถ Hardwicks Bar: Groove Coalition

This yearโ€™s event features more than TWENTY acts across TEN host venues throughout several Downtown districts -- including many performances that will take place right here in The Elbow!

When Jacksonville Jazz Festival winds down, slide our way for FREE shows, cold drinks and nonstop grooves in the Nightlife District. See you after dark! โšก๏ธ

Learn More: DTJax.com/events + DTJax.com/boogie

Jazz Fest After Dark returns NEXT weekend and Downtown Jacksonville is ready ๐ŸชฉโšกAll Memorial Day Weekend long, JAZZ FEST ...
05/16/2026

Jazz Fest After Dark returns NEXT weekend and Downtown Jacksonville is ready ๐Ÿชฉโšก

All Memorial Day Weekend long, JAZZ FEST AFTER DARK brings free live music to venues across so the party keeps going long after the main stage goes dark ๐ŸŽท

FRIDAY 5/22

๐ŸŽถ The Albatross: AMY AMY AMY (Amy Winehouse Tribute) & 3GP
๐ŸŽถ Bay Street Sports Grill: John Citrone
๐ŸŽถ Bold City Brewery: Mark O'Quinn
๐ŸŽถ The Circuit - Arcade Bar: River City Songbird & Pivotal Ascension
๐ŸŽถ De Real Ting Cafe: Eric Carter
๐ŸŽถ Keanes Irish Pub: St. Augustine Bluegrass Unit
๐ŸŽถ The Volstead: Tres Gatos

SATURDAY 5/23

๐ŸŽถ Bay Street Sports Grill: MJ and the Lollygaggers
๐ŸŽถ Bold City Brewery: Shawn Pfaffman
๐ŸŽถ The Circuit - Arcade Bar: 1blackfrend & Parker Urban After Dark Collective
๐ŸŽถ Hardwicks Bar: Los Mu***os
๐ŸŽถ Keanes Irish Pub: Rebecca Roth
๐ŸŽถ Ruby Beach Brewing: Mercy Mercy, Double Bubble, Tabeersco & Unhinged Poppy Seeds
๐ŸŽถ SIP Rooftop & Cocktail Bar: Satellite Frank
๐ŸŽถ The Volstead: Cabaret Hour Burlesque

SUNDAY 5/24

๐ŸŽถ The Albatross: Stella Soul & Mr. Dinosaur
๐ŸŽถ The Circuit: Crescendo Amelia & Stella Soul
๐ŸŽถ Hardwicks Bar: Groove Coalition
.. with more shows announcing soon!

Find the weekend's complete schedule breakdown and learn more at
DTJax.com/boogie ๐Ÿ“

Looking for Friday lunch plans? Step out of the office and into the Feel Good Friday Market at Ruby Beach Brewing ๐Ÿงบ  isn...
05/14/2026

Looking for Friday lunch plans? Step out of the office and into the Feel Good Friday Market at Ruby Beach Brewing ๐Ÿงบ

isnโ€™t all nightlife -- itโ€™s farmers markets on brewery patios, too ๐ŸŒผ

๐ŸŒž Every Friday | 11 a.m. โ€“ 2 p.m.
๐ŸŒž Ruby Beach Brewing | 228 E. Forsyth St.

Fuel up at their on-site food truck before shopping local produce, treats, artisan goods and more.

Itโ€™s the perfect excuse to turn your lunch break into a mini Downtown adventure. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4ueGh1u ๐Ÿ“

Jazz Fest After Dark returns in TWO weeks and Downtown Jacksonville is ready ๐ŸชฉโšกAll Memorial Day Weekend long, JAZZ FEST ...
05/09/2026

Jazz Fest After Dark returns in TWO weeks and Downtown Jacksonville is ready ๐Ÿชฉโšก

All Memorial Day Weekend long, JAZZ FEST AFTER DARK brings free live music to venues across so the party keeps going long after the main stage goes dark ๐ŸŽท

FRIDAY 5/22

๐ŸŽถ The Albatross: AMY AMY AMY (Amy Winehouse Tribute) & 3GP
๐ŸŽถ Bay Street Sports Grill: John Citrone
๐ŸŽถ Bold City Brewery: Mark O'Quinn
๐ŸŽถ The Circuit - Arcade Bar: River City Songbird & Pivotal Ascension
๐ŸŽถ De Real Ting Cafe: Eric Carter
๐ŸŽถ Keanes Irish Pub: St. Augustine Bluegrass Unit
๐ŸŽถ The Volstead: Tres Gatos

SATURDAY 5/23

๐ŸŽถ Bay Street Sports Grill: MJ and the Lollygaggers
๐ŸŽถ Bold City Brewery: Shawn Pfaffman
๐ŸŽถ The Circuit: 1blackfrend & Parker Urban After Dark Collective
๐ŸŽถ Hardwicks Bar: Los Mu***os
๐ŸŽถ Keanes Irish Pub: Rebecca Roth
๐ŸŽถ Ruby Beach Brewing: Mercy Mercy, Double Bubble, Tabeersco & Unhinged Poppy Seeds
๐ŸŽถ SIP Rooftop & Cocktail Bar: Satellite Frank
๐ŸŽถ The Volstead: Cabaret Hour Burlesque

SUNDAY 5/24

๐ŸŽถ The Albatross: Stella Soul & Mr. Dinosaur
๐ŸŽถ The Circuit: Crescendo Amelia & Stella Soul
๐ŸŽถ Hardwicks Bar: Groove Coalition

Find the weekend's complete schedule breakdown and learn more at
DTJax.com/boogie ๐Ÿ“

It's May's First Wednesday Art Walk and   is ALIVE ๐ŸŽจMake  's Nightlife District your Art Walk HQ tonight -- here's where...
05/06/2026

It's May's First Wednesday Art Walk and is ALIVE ๐ŸŽจ

Make 's Nightlife District your Art Walk HQ tonight -- here's where to be:

โšก The Circuit Arcade Bar | "Side Quest": vendors, music & games | 5โ€“11 PM
โšก Hardwicks Bar | SOUNDCHECK + Art Walk 5K Fun Run | 6:30 PM
โšก Ruby Beach Brewing | Beer flights & Ruby Smoke Food Truck
โšก The Petite Jax | Closing Reception: "Bless Your Sole"
โšก Dead Eyes live at The Albatross

20+ bars, restaurants & venues waiting for you. Start here, end anywhere: DTJax.com/elbow

04/01/2026
Happening tonight during Downtown Jacksonville Art Walk's in DTJax's Nightlife District!
04/01/2026

Happening tonight during Downtown Jacksonville Art Walk's in DTJax's Nightlife District!

The Nightlife District doesn't sleep on Art Walk night โšกExplore Downtown one venue at a time -- here's where the night w...
03/04/2026

The Nightlife District doesn't sleep on Art Walk night โšก

Explore Downtown one venue at a time -- here's where the night will take you in :
โญ Bold City Brewery: Brews and live music
โญ Cowford Chophouse: Oysters and cocktails on the rooftop
โญ Dorothy's Downtown: Creole cuisine, happy hour and patio views
โญ Hardwicks Bar: SOUNDCHECK ft. | 7 p.m.
โญ The Petite Jax: Closing night for "AFROMAGNETIC" exhibition
โญ Ruby Beach Brewing: Beer flights, BBQ and patio time

Explore even more bars, venues and eats in Downtownโ€™s Nightlife District at DTJax.com/theelbow and catch all Elbow events at DTJax.com/eventsintheelbow๐Ÿ“

๐Ÿ“ธ: Cre8Jax

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7 N Ocean Street
Jacksonville, FL
32202

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