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WGCU Events

Check back regularly for the latest events from WGCU including concerts, premieres & screenings, travel and more!
March 2025
March 8, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT Be My Neighbor Day Myra Janco Daniels Public Media Center 10501 FGCU Blvd. S, Fort Myers, United States

At the Myra Janco Daniels Public Media Center on FGCU Campus come enjoy games, crafts, entertainment and activities for kids! Meet and take a photo with Daniel Tiger! The event and parking are FREE. (Event will be held rain or shine)

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March 16, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT Trinity: Classically Irish Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers, United States

Recorded for PBS by the Gulf Coast Symphony in 2021, Trinity: Classically Irish returns for an unforgettable evening of Irish music. This talented trio brings fresh arrangements to cherished classics, showcasing their global performance experience. Enjoy timeless favorites like "Red is the Rose," "Danny Boy," "The Parting Glass," "The Rocky Road to Dublin," and more.

$100 – $130

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April 2025
April 10, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT “Weathering the Future” with NOVA Executive Producer Chris Schmidt The Water School - FGCU 11098 Fgcu Blvd N, Fort Myers, FL, United States

Join NOVA Executive Producer Chris Schmidt, WGCU’s Mike Kiniry and FGCU’s Dr. Joanne Muller for a screening and discussion of the NOVA documentary, Weathering the Future. As extreme weather in the U.S. impacts more people – with longer heat waves, more intense storms, megafires, and droughts – discover how Americans are fighting back by marshaling... (see more)

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May 2025
May 14, 2025 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT Brit Floyd Hertz Arena 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL, United States

Brit Floyd returns in 2025 with their most ambitious production yet, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s legendary album 'Wish You Were Here'. Experience a breathtaking laser and light show, the iconic circular screen, inflatables, and theatrical effects that bring this classic to life. Released in 1975, 'Wish You Were Here' is hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time, featuring beloved tracks like “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” “Welcome to the Machine,” “Have a Cigar,” and the unforgettable title song.

$100 – $150

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May 16, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT Hauser Hertz Arena 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL, United States

CELLO Reinvented Since that fateful moment when he decided to create a new musical experience out of the long and established traditions of classical, pop and rock music, HAUSER has been playing arena concerts all over the world and defying the conventions of the established music business. His iconic rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” the vehicle that launched him as an internet sensation and established him as the founding member of the duo 2Cellos, has not only captured the hearts and minds of millions but, more importantly, has cemented HAUSER as one of the world’s most important twenty-first century instrumentalists.

$110

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September 2025
Sept 7-14 (8 Days), 2025 Explore the World with WGCU and Preferred Travel & Company!

Our new travel program brings together public media enthusiasts who share a passion for discovery and lifelong learning. After years of exploring the world through NPR and PBS programs, we’re inviting you to embark on real-life adventures with us.

Our inaugural journey takes you to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, featuring an exclusive, intimate dinner with NPR’s renowned correspondent...

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December 2025
December 5 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Joe Bonamassa is coming to Southwest Florida! Get your tickets now through WGCU! Hertz Arena 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL, United States

Bonamassa is one of today’s top live performers and his enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist...

$210 – $250

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