Discover St. Augustine Festivals & Performing Arts Venues
From arts and crafts shows to food, wine and music events, every season brings new St. Augustine festivals to celebrate. Use this guide to help you plan your getaway.
January
St. Augustine Film Festival
Discover foreign and independent films at the St. Augustine Film Festival. Meet and greet with directors and actors at gala parties while the Old City serves as a stunning backdrop.
staugfilmfest.com
February
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series
This annual festival honors the history of American music and the legacy of the first free Black settlement in what is now the United States. World-class artists grace the stage to celebrate these two incredible genres of music at Fort Mose Historic State Park.
discoverfortmose.com
Spanish Wine Festival
Experience the culture of Spain each year with a weekend filled with events showcasing authentic Spanish wine and cuisine.
spanishwinefestival.com
March
St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival
Among the most popular St. Augustine festivals is the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival in March. Immerse yourself in Celtic culture, enjoy whiskey tasting, highland games, extraordinary musical performances, and, of course, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Drink, dance, and be Celtic.
celticstaugustine.com
Old Town Art Show
See unique works of art at St. Augustine’s Old Town Art Show in March. From paintings to wood carvings, eclectic jewelry, and more, it’s an arts and crafts show for the ages.
holidayartshows.com/old-town-art-show
April
St. Augustine PoetFest
Ancient City Poets, the St. Johns Cultural Council, and Flagler College English Department collaborate to celebrate creative writing and reciting during National Poetry Month in April.
ancientcitypoets.wordpress.com
Gamble Rogers Music Festival
This three-day music festival commemorates Gamble Rogers, legendary fingerstyle guitarist and storyteller, who greatly influenced and shaped American folk music.
gamblerogersfest.org
St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
Sea foodies will delight in the St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival. Fresh seafood, live music, and a large arts and crafts show are stationed in downtown St. Augustine.
lionsfestival.com
Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest
A one-of-a-kind festival that you don’t want to let fly by. Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest encourages bird-watchers and photographers to join in on birding tours, training programs, and much more.
floridasbirdingandphotofest.com
Roscolusa Songwriters Festival
Have you ever wondered about the real stories behind the lyrics of your favorite country-hit songs? The Roscolusa Songwriters Festival is a musical festival that brings songwriters from Nashville, TN to sunny North Florida.
roscolusa.com
Taste of St. Augustine
Another of the favorite St. Augustine festivals is Taste of St. Augustine. The Taste of St. Augustine Food Festival features samples from more than 25 local restaurants, from local specialties to home-cooked eats.
epicbh.org/taste-of-st-augustine
Plein Air Paint-Out
This event, a nod to St. Augustine’s art history, celebrates the town’s architectural and coastal beauty through the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air (outdoors).
www.staaa.org/plein-air-paint-out
May
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival
A culinary celebration at World Golf Village showcasing the best of food, beverage, and culture with celebrity guest chefs, celebrity winemakers/ proprietors, local chefs, artisans, and local craft spirits/beers. Enjoy wine dinners, tasting events, master classes, and more.
staugustinefoodandwinefestival.com
Unidos en la Música: A Latin American Festival
St. Augustine’s annual celebration of Latin culture features authentic food, vendors, performances, dance workshops, a mural competition, and more.
unidosenlamusica.com
St. Augustine History Festival
The St. Augustine History Festival showcases every era of St. Augustine’s long and storied past to generate excitement about the history of America’s oldest city.
staugustinehistoryfestival.com
Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts
St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale provides 10 days of live music, theatre, and dance performances across the city. Spend a day or a week and discover more at:
romanzafestivale.com
June
St. Augustine Music Festival
World-class artists and internationally known musicians take the stage in the world’s largest free classical music festival at the historic St. Augustine Cathedral Basilica.
staugustinemusicfestival.org
September
Sing Out Loud Festival
For three weekends on stages throughout the city, this musical festival brings together both national and local musicians and songwriters. Introduced in 2016, the 2023 festival attracted more than 30,000 music fans and features hundreds of artists.
singoutloudfestival.com
October
Greek Festival
Indulge in freshly prepared Greek food, drinks, and desserts while watching traditional Asteria Greek dancers perform with an authentic Hellenic Band.
staugustinegreekfestival.com
November
Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife
Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife artfully combines renowned beverage tastings and inspired cuisine from some of the South’s best chefs and local culinary superstars, with a chance to experience coastal wildlife up close in Vilano Beach, all in one weekend.
whiskeywineandwildlife.com
Nights of Lights
St. Augustine Nights of Lights is a city-wide experience occurring from November through January. National Geographic has hailed it as “one of the best light displays in the world,” featuring millions of white lights.
floridashistoriccoast.com/nights-lights
December
Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival
Celebrate over 450 years of African influence in St. Johns County with music, dance, traditional food, and crafts. Learn about Gullah culture and the history of the Spuds, Elkton, and Armstrong Communities from a variety of organizations.
gullahgeecheefestival.com
Recurring Events | Catch these music and arts events throughout the year
First Friday Art Walk
On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment.
artgalleriesofstaugustine.com/first-friday-artwalk
Night Market at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Enjoy an arts and crafts show underneath the moonlight. See handcrafted art and goods from more than 70 artists on the 4th Tuesday of every month.
theamp.com/community/farmers-market
St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
In town for the weekend? Sample goods and support local farmers and vendors at one of the area’s best performing arts venues. The St. Augustine Amphitheater Farmers Market happens every Saturday morning.
theamp.com/community/farmers-market
Free Summer Concert Series at the Plaza de la Constitución
Bring a chair or blanket and kick back and relax on the lawn of Plaza de la Constitución with free summer concert series every Thursday during the summer. To see dates, visit:
citystaug.com/657/Concerts-in-the-Plaza
Music & Art By The Sea
This annual summer musical festival and food celebration is family-friendly and features a different band each Wednesday during the summer. The series offers a wide variety of music including jazz, blues, classic rock, pop, reggae, disco, and country.
sabca.org
Performing Arts Venues
Planning a night to see a theater performance or a concert during your visit? These are the top venues to check.
St. Augustine Amphitheater
The St. Augustine Amphitheater is a 4,100-seat state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater that hosts world-renowned musicians and events throughout the year.
For a full calendar of upcoming shows visit: theamp.com
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, this intimate performing arts venue hosts concerts, orchestras, comedy shows and more.
For a full calendar of events visit: pvconcerthall.com
Colonial Oak Music Park
Listen to live music under lantern-lit oak trees on historic St. George Street.
For a list of upcoming concerts visit: colonialquarter.com/music
Limelight Theatre
St. Augustine’s favorite black box community theater performs musicals, plays and laugh-out-loud comedies.
Find out what’s on stage at: limelight-theatre.org
Discover Concerts Around Every Corner
From arts and crafts shows to food, wine and musical festivals, every season brings a festival to celebrate on Florida’s Historic Coast. Use this guide to help you plan your getaway.
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