Venue guide · Gainesville, FL

Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Bag policy, entry, parking, rideshare, and accessibility at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. From official sources, dated.

Bag policy

Checked Sep 23, 2026

Bags, backpacks and purses larger than 12 × 6 × 12 inches are prohibited; all bags are searched. The venue warns that event-specific bag rules can differ.

Not allowed

  • Bags larger than 12 × 6 × 12 inches

Entrances and doors

Checked Sep 23, 2026

All event attendees undergo metal-detector screening before entering the building; bag searches also apply. The venue does not give a universal concert door-opening time.

Parking

Checked Sep 23, 2026

UF controls nearby campus lots on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; visitors must obtain a temporary pass then. Concert parking restrictions can vary, so check the individual event page.

Rideshare

Checked Sep 23, 2026

The venue has not published a specific rideshare pickup or drop-off point in its visitor and parking guidance.

Accessibility

Checked Sep 23, 2026

The policy manual directs guests needing disability assistance to the administrative office at 352-392-5500 or TDD 1-800-955-8771.

Food and drink

Checked Sep 23, 2026

The venue policy manual says its contracted concessionaire operates the food facilities; show-specific food offerings and prices are not published there.

Re-entry

Checked Sep 23, 2026

For paid events, guests who leave must purchase a new ticket to return unless the venue director or designee approves an exception.

Tickets and will call

Checked Sep 23, 2026

The policy manual describes ticket sales at the Gate 1 booths approximately 90 minutes before a show, but says the time and location vary. It does not specify a universal will-call pickup process.

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