Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Reopens After Transformation

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in Florida reopened on August 1 after a 14- to 15-month, $12.9 million renovation that transformed the former church into a modern, state-of-the-art performance venue. The renovation increased capacity by 25%, bringing total attendance to about 1,100, and added expanded lobby space, a new second-floor wrap-around balcony, and enhanced artist amenities including improved restrooms and private balcony seating. Upgrades also feature a best-in-class audio system, a Kookaburra Coffee shop at the box office, reusable drink cups, and refillable water stations. St. Johns County officials and community leaders celebrated with a 'load-in' ceremony, emphasizing the venue's role in boosting tourism, local economy, and quality of life. The hall will host Grammy Award-winner Dan Tyminski for its first post-renovation concert and aims to hold up to 180 events annually. The project was a community-driven effort, employing local architects and contractors and supported by the non-profit Friends of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.