Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Address	1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Coordinates	30°10′03″N81°22′09″W / 30.16752°N 81.36923°W / 30.16752; -81.36923
Owner	St. Johns County, Florida
Type	"intimate venue" [1]
Genre(s)	entertainment
Capacity	450 seats or 900 SRO
Construction
Broke ground	2009
Opened	February 13, 2011 Great Big Sea
Renovated	2024-2025
Construction cost	$10.7 million
Architect	Fisher Koppenhafer
Website
Venue Website

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall (PVCH) is a theater under renovation on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States. The venue will accommodate 900 persons, and is managed by St. Johns County Cultural Events, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Prior to renovation, the facility hosted more than 140 diverse events each year. ^[2]

History

• The original 17,330 sq ft (1,610 m²) auditorium was built in 1980 for the Palm Valley Baptist Church. ^{[2] [3]}
• In 2002 New Beginnings Baptist Church acquired the property but outgrew it and build a new home. ^[4]
• Four years later, it was purchased by St. Johns County for $9.2 million. ^[5]
• Renovations began in 2009 to become a music venue. ^[6]
• The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall opened February 13, 2011 for five concerts that month. ^{[2] [3]}
• In 2018 Friends of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall donate $50,000 to pay for a 925 sq ft (85.9 m²) outdoor terrace.
• A fund-raising campaign was started by Friends of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in 2020 to renovate the 40-year-old facility. ^[5]
• The St. Johns County commission unanimously approved $5.4 million toward for PVCH renovation. The remaining 50% was received or pledged to fully fund the project. ^[5]
• An April 25, 2024 show with the Dixie Dregs was the last concert before closing the hall for renovation. ^[7]
• Plans designed by Fisher Koppenhafer ^[3] were approved, and construction began in 2nd quarter 2024. ^{[2] [5]}
• In the 13-year history of the original facility, there were more than 1,100 events featuring 480 different artists attended by almost 400,000 people. ^[5]

Renovation

The $10.7 million renovation of PVCH is projected to reopen August 1, 2025 with bluegrass musician Dan Tyminski. ^[3] The venue will feature an L-Acoustics 50kW audio system, superior lighting and projection systems, spacious lobby and restrooms, expanded food & drink options, Stadium seating a 2nd floor balcony with seats and terraces outside 1st & 2nd floors. ^[8] The hall has hosted artists from across the musical spectrum including pop, jazz, classical, country, rock, bluegrass, folk artists, acoustic singer-songwriters, Grammy-winning acts, community theater productions, comedians and tribute bands. ^[7] The venue is also available for events such as weddings, receptions, meetings, presentations and celebrations. ^[9] A St. Johns County Commissioner expects that school groups will be able to utilize the local facility. ^[10]

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External links

• Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

References

1. "Ponte Vedra Concert Hall". historiccoastculture.com. Historic Coast Culture. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
2. "ABOUT". pvconcerthall.com. Ponte Vedra Concert Hal. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
3. Vega, David. "Ponte Vedra Concert Hall unveils $10 Million Renovation". tridence.com. Tridence Digital Marketing Agency. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
4. "The History of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall". friendspvch.org. Friends Of The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
5. "History". pvconcerthall.com. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
6. "Ponte Vedra turning former church property into concert hall". Jacksonville.com. Florida Times Union. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
7. "Archive". pvconcerthall.com. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
8. "Renovations". pvconcerthall.com. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
9. "Ponte Vedra Concert Hall". visitflorida.com. Visit Florida. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
10. Hertz, Noah. "Ponte Vedra Concert Hall to close one year for renovations". jaxtoday.org. WJCT Public Media. Retrieved March 7, 2025.