Jake Shimabukuro at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall presents Jake Shimabukuro on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Renowned for his masterful interpretations of songs like “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” “A Place in the Sun,” “Colors of the Wind,” “He’s a Pirate,” and “Under the Sea,” Jake Shimabukuro is a ukulele virtuoso who seamlessly blends traditional Hawaiian influences with contemporary rock elements to create a distinctive hybrid sound.

With more than one million followers across Spotify and other streaming platforms, his live performances feature a dynamic mix of original compositions and spontaneous, inventive takes on well-known classics. Launching his solo career in 2002, Shimabukuro made history as the first ukulele artist to sign with Sony Music.

He became a viral success on YouTube with his cover of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Shimabukuro's discography includes Sunday Morning, Crosscurrent, Walking Down Rainhill, Dragon, Gently Weeps, Hula Girls, My Life, Live Peace Love Ukulele, Grand Ukulele, Travels, Live in Japan,  Nashville Sessions, The Greatest Day, Trio, Jake & Friends, Grateful, and his most recent album, Calm Seas.  

Admission: Tickets range from $32.52 to $80.57.

Purchase tickets online or at the box office.

Local Box Office: As of August 1, 2025, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall box office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week, and they sell tickets to performances at PVCH and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. You can also purchase tickets for shows at both venues at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre box office on Anastasia Island, 1340 A1A South in St. Augustine, Florida 32080. AXS is the ticketing partner for Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. You can purchase tickets online for both venues at AXS.com.  

When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Where: The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082

Parking Information: Free parking is available onsite on a first-come, first-served basis. For events not produced by the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, parking fees are at the discretion of the event producer.