Stage to Screen: Stop Making Sense at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall welcomes Stage to Screen: Stop Making Sense on Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. on both days.

Stop Making Sense (1984), an immersive film based on the performance by the iconic band the Talking Heads, has been remastered and is presented to audiences for cinematic viewing to showcase its musical and creative artistry. Directed by mastermind Jonathan Demme, the film captures the band's stage performances from December 1983. It highlights the work of Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, David Byrne, and Chris Franz, along with appearances by Edna Holt, Alex Weir, and others.

Fans and media outlets celebrate this cinematic showcase, as it reveals a pivotal moment in the 80s music and entertainment scene.

Admission: This is a free community event, but tickets must be reserved in advance. Friday is sold out, but tickets for Saturday are available. 

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: Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. on both days.

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.