Greetings | The Stephen C. O'Connell Center welcomes you! If you have any questions about visiting our venue, please contact the Box Office at 352-392-1653, that's 3. 5. 2. 3. 9. 2. 1. 6. 5. 3. or the O'Connell Center administrative offices at 352-392-5500.

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UF Panhellenic Bid Day

The individuals who have participated in recruitment will find out which sorority gave them a bid!

Event Information

  • Doors: 2:30pm
  • Gates: Enter through Gate 1. This will be the only open gate.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: Metal detectors will be in use.  See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center parking garage, as well as the lot surrounding the garage.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 40 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. 

This year’s show will feature classic Christmas hits from the Mannheim Steamroller holiday albums along with multimedia effects in an intimate setting including 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 25th!

Follow @OConnellCenter on social media for the presale password to purchase tickets starting July 22 at 10:00am!

Purchase tickets HERE

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Event Information

  • Gates: Gate 1 will be open for the General Public.
  • Camera Policy: No cameras are permitted for this event. Cell phone cameras are allowed.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Concession Information: Open at Gate 1
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage as well as the lot. Parking is first come, first serve and is lifted at 3:30 pm on the weekdays.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Tickets: Tickets available on Ticketmaster.com and at the O’Connell Center Box Office starting Friday, July 25th

UF Fall Commencement – Bachelor’s and Master’s #4

Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 5:30pm for guests
Processional: Begins at 6:30pm

Participating Degrees: ENG, EDU

Additional Information

UF Fall Commencement – Bachelor’s and Master’s #3

Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 12:30pm for guests
Processional: Begins at 1:30pm

Participating Degrees: DCP; CLAS

Additional Information

UF Fall Commencement – Bachelor’s and Master’s #2

Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 7:30am for guests
Processional: Begins at 8:30am

Participating Degrees: CJC; WCB

Additional Information

UF Fall Commencement – Bachelor’s and Master’s #1

Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 5:30pm for guests
Processional: Begins at 6:30pm

Participating Degrees: CALS, HHP, ART, PHHP, MED, VET, PHARM, NURS

Additional Information

UF Fall Commencement – Doctoral Degrees

Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 12:30pm for guests
Processional: Begins at 1:30pm

Participating Degrees: All Colleges

Additional Information