🎸 FEST 2025 Is Coming — Here’s Where to Stay! FEST 23

If you’re gearing up for FEST 2025 in Gainesville, FL (October 24–26), you’ve already committed to one of the best music weekends of the year. This is the festival where punk, indie, hardcore, and underground scenes come together across dozens of venues. With lineups featuring Propagandhi, Dillinger Four, Coalesce, Jeff Rosenstock, and more, it’s no wonder FEST passes and hotels are selling fast. 

That’s why it’s crucial to lock in your lodging early. Whether you’re searching “Gainesville hotels,” “vacation rentals Gainesville,” “Airbnb Gainesville FL,” or “Gainesville rentals near stadium,” we want you to find one name at the top of your list: StayGainesville.

Let’s dive into what makes StayGainesville your ideal home base for FEST, how to choose the right property, and what to expect during the weekend.

Many StayGainesville properties lie close to downtown and campus, which means you’re just a short walk or quick ride away from multiple venues. No long drives, less traffic stress, and more time catching sets.

Hotels often mean cramped rooms and generic features. StayGainesville’s rentals are full homes or condos, offering multiple bedrooms, full kitchens, living rooms, laundry, and outdoor space — perfect for groups or long stays.

One of the biggest pains during FEST is parking. Many of our properties come with driveways, garages, or off-street parking — a huge upgrade over hunting for metered spots or paying for remote parking lots.

Split among a group, renting a house often will cost you less per person than booking multiple hotel rooms. Plus, you’ll get common areas and shared amenities without losing privacy.

We’ve hosted FEST guests for years. We get the late nights, the group check-ins, and the many small details that create a smooth stay (like flexible check-in, good Wi-Fi, and location advice).

When browsing lodging options like Gainesville hotels near UF, vacation rentals Gainesville, or short-term rentals Gainesville FL, use these criteria:

• Proximity to Venues: If you want to hop between shows, look for rentals near downtown or close to major spots like Bo Diddley Plaza, Heartwood, Depot Village, and Loosey’s.
• Size & Layout: If you’re with friends, a 3–6 bedroom home is better than booking several hotel rooms.
• Parking: Insist on “parking included lodging Gainesville” so your vehicle isn’t left stranded.
• Amenities: A kitchen, common space, and laundry make life easier during a festival weekend.
• Noise & Sleep: Some rentals are closer to music hubs — choose wisely if you want restful nights.

• FEST 2025 runs October 24–26 and is an all-ages festival. 
• There’s also a kickoff show on Thursday to get things rolling. 
• Venues like Bo Diddley Plaza, Heartwood, Depot Village, and Loosey’s all host multiple acts each night.

Many shows overlap, so expect to juggle your schedule and catch multiple genres in one evening. The festival’s layout allows attendees to hop between stages efficiently — a real feature of the FEST experience.

On non-show mornings, wander the downtown coffee shops, street art, or nearby nature trails to recharge.

• Book early — “FEST hotels” and lodging are nearly gone already. 
• Pack light but smart — comfortable shoes, earplugs, refillable bottle.
• Map your must-sees — with overlapping shows, you’ll want a plan.
• Take breaks — step outside, rest at your rental, recharge for late-night sets.
• Support local — eat at Gainesville’s independent restaurants and try local spots between shows.

When you share your FEST adventures or promote your rental, consider using these hashtags:

#FEST2025, #Fest, #Gainesville, #GainesvilleFL, #StayGainesville, #VacationRental, #GainesvilleHotels, #AirbnbGainesville, #GainesvilleRentals, #GatorNation, #MusicFestivalVibes, #GroupLodging, #FestivalStay

These will help your posts show up for attendees searching for lodging, rentals, and festival insights.

FEST 2025 is going to be epic. Bands like Dillinger Four, Coalesce, AJJ, RX Bandits, and Shelter (celebrating 30 years of Mantra) already promise a stacked lineup. 

 Whether you’re chasing headliners or discovering something new, your weekend will be full of surprises, sound-melting sets, and late-night energy.

Let your lodging be one less worry — let your base be StayGainesville. Book early, settle in, and get ready to rock. 🎤