Gamble Rogers Folk Festival & St. Johns Cultural Council Announce Concert SERIES
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival, in partnership with the St. Johns Cultural Council, has announced the 2025–2026 season of “Live from The Waterworks,” an intimate monthly concert series celebrating the legacy of St. Augustine’s own Gamble Rogers. Tickets for all shows in the series go on sale Tuesday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. at gamblerogersfest.org. There are limited seats available, so purchasing tickets early is recommended.
Running from Oct. 18, 2025, through June 20, 2026, each concert pairs a rising YoungFolk opener with a regional or national headliner, spotlighting the mentorship and musical lineage that Rogers inspired while introducing audiences to the next generation of folk musicians.
“Working with the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival on this concert series is exactly the kind of collaboration that moves our mission forward. We’re able to shine a light on Florida’s folk heritage, give local musicians the stage they deserve, and remind folks that St. Johns County is a place where art, history, and community come together.” – Jeff Potts, Executive Director of the St. Johns County Cultural Council.
The 2025–2026 Lineup at a Glance
Sat, Oct 18, 2025 — Headliner: The New 76ers
Sat, Nov 22, 2025 — Headliner: Jordan Tice
Sat, Dec 20, 2025 — Headliner: A Guitar Outlaw Christmas
Sat, Jan 17, 2026 — Headliner: Robert Bowlin & Wil Maring
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 — Headliner: Sunny War
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 — Headliner: Pat Bergeson & Bruce Forman
April 11-13, 2026 — Gamble Rogers Folk Festival at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds
Sat, May 16, 2026 — Headliner: Walter Parks
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 — Headliner: Guy Davis
“The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival is proud to partner with the St. Johns Cultural Council for our fourth year of concert presentations in St. Augustine’s historic Waterworks building. This unique venue creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that is appreciated as much by the performers as it is by the audience. With the addition of YoungFolk openers this season, the full circle of our mission is complete as we promote musical arts education and performance opportunities for the next generation with our programs throughout the year.” – The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
Event Details:
- Time: Third Saturday of most months with music starting at 7:00 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.)
- Venue: The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Avenue, Uptown St. Augustine
- Tickets On Sale: Tuesday, August 26 at 10:00 a.m. via gamblerogersfest.org
- Price: Individual tickets are $30 for general admission and $40 for VIP which includes front-of-house seating