JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Downtown Jacksonville will soon have a new venue for live entertainment. Decca Live is a multi-level music venue featuring a rooftop bar overlooking the city.

On Thursday, Jan. 23, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the project that’s been years in the making.

Mayor Donna Deegan was one of the many who attended and shared excitement.

“It’s really amazing work,” Deegan said. “Four years in the making this has been, through covid through everything that you could possibly imagine. This place could not be more beautiful.”

The historic building is located at 323 East Bay Street in Jacksonville’s Downtown City Center.

Decca Live owners Evan Rajta, Aleksander Lukaj and Shawn Rouf can’t wait to bring music and nightlife to a city close to their hearts.

“It feels unreal,” Rajta told First Coast News. “We’re very excited. It’s been a long time coming. We’ve been locals here for a while and we figured we’re not going to be complainers, we’re going to do something about it.”

The first floor will be open and house the main stage. The second floor will be open to the main floor in a mezzanine style.

The music venue will accommodate approximately 1,000 guests. The rooftop will be its own space with a lounge-focused vibe.

The covered rooftop houses a bar with an open-air section for guests to enjoy the river view.

Decca Live says it will bring a diverse array of genres and styles to the city.

American DJ and EDM star Kaskade is performing Jan. 31 for the grand opening.

Tickets are $40 for General Admission Early Entry (before 10:30 p.m.) and $50 for General Admission Tier 1. Doors open at 10pm. It’s open to those 18 and up.