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Arts & Culture

Arts and culture come alive in the Ancient City.

St. Augustine's vibrant art scene includes more than 50 art galleries, two theaters, several dance schools, a community orchestra, a city band, choral groups, an opera company, and locally-produced arts and music festivals. Performers from all over the world come to St. Augustine, while local, national, and international artists fill the art gallery walls, and talented regional actors perform at the community theaters and improv studio.

St. Augustine locals also celebrate the city's rich cultural heritage, and you can witness and participate in events year-round, including live reenactments, living history interpretations, celebratory parades, and food demonstrations. See the Historical Events listings for the reenactments and living history events.

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Arts & Culture

Friday, December 25th, 2026

The three artists' work at the JAM Exhibit

Best of Juried Artist Member Exhibition

First Coast Cultural Center

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 - Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

View best of painting, sculpture, photography, and more.

Artwork featuring palm trees and clear skies from Fantastic Florida exhibit at St. Augustine Art Association

Fantastic Florida Art Exhibit

St. Augustine Art Association

Tuesdays - Sundays, Dec. 4, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A celebration of Florida's diverse beauty and rich culture.

Two acrobats defy gravity at Venardos Circus

Venardos Circus, "Alice"

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 | See Times Below

Follow Alice through the looking glass during this family-friendly circus.

Saturday, December 26th, 2026

Cars and Coffee photo for Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine

Cars & Coffee

Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine

Fourth Saturday of the Month | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Share your love for coffee and classic cars.

A photograph of a section of an Ansley Randall mural in Jacksonville

Ansley Randall: Home for Now

Lightner Museum

Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 | Times Vary

The Lightner presents photos of colorful and bold murals by local artist.

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Lightner Museum

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics collection.

A photo of an aligator on a log, taken by Hugo Meyer in the 1800s

Florida Before Flagler: Photographs by Hugo Meyer

Lightner Museum

Beginning Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner Museum presents photos taken before Henry Flagler transformed Florida.

A bedroom with stockings and garland bordering the fireplace

A Nights of Lights Celebration of Art Families

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum

Monday - Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Local artists decorate the museum to honor family holiday traditions.

Artwork featuring palm trees and clear skies from Fantastic Florida exhibit at St. Augustine Art Association

Fantastic Florida Art Exhibit

St. Augustine Art Association

Tuesdays - Sundays, Dec. 4, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A celebration of Florida's diverse beauty and rich culture.

Two acrobats defy gravity at Venardos Circus

Venardos Circus, "Alice"

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 | See Times Below

Follow Alice through the looking glass during this family-friendly circus.

A group of elves gathering in the forest

Holiday Hootenanny

Third Space Improv

Saturdays, Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 2, 2027 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

A festive, and fun, unscripted comedy show celebrating the holiday season.

Sunday, December 27th, 2026

A photo of an aligator on a log, taken by Hugo Meyer in the 1800s

Florida Before Flagler: Photographs by Hugo Meyer

Lightner Museum

Beginning Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner Museum presents photos taken before Henry Flagler transformed Florida.

A photograph of a section of an Ansley Randall mural in Jacksonville

Ansley Randall: Home for Now

Lightner Museum

Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 | Times Vary

The Lightner presents photos of colorful and bold murals by local artist.

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Lightner Museum

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics collection.

Artwork featuring palm trees and clear skies from Fantastic Florida exhibit at St. Augustine Art Association

Fantastic Florida Art Exhibit

St. Augustine Art Association

Tuesdays - Sundays, Dec. 4, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A celebration of Florida's diverse beauty and rich culture.

The entrance to the building at Royal St. Augustine Golf and Country Cub

Jazz Jam by the St. Augustine Jazz Society

Royal St. Augustine Club

Last Sundays | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Keeping jazz alive in St. Augustine with monthly music events.

Two acrobats defy gravity at Venardos Circus

Venardos Circus, "Alice"

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 | See Times Below

Follow Alice through the looking glass during this family-friendly circus.

One man stands on stage at a podium, in a small, brick-walled venue, reading poetry

Ancient City Poets: Sunday Series

Last Sunday, Jan. 25 - Dec. 27, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Celebrating poetry from local and regional poets every month.

Monday, December 28th, 2026

A photograph of a section of an Ansley Randall mural in Jacksonville

Ansley Randall: Home for Now

Lightner Museum

Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 | Times Vary

The Lightner presents photos of colorful and bold murals by local artist.

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Lightner Museum

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics collection.

A photo of an aligator on a log, taken by Hugo Meyer in the 1800s

Florida Before Flagler: Photographs by Hugo Meyer

Lightner Museum

Beginning Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner Museum presents photos taken before Henry Flagler transformed Florida.

A bedroom with stockings and garland bordering the fireplace

A Nights of Lights Celebration of Art Families

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum

Monday - Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Local artists decorate the museum to honor family holiday traditions.

Tuesday, December 29th, 2026

A photo of an aligator on a log, taken by Hugo Meyer in the 1800s

Florida Before Flagler: Photographs by Hugo Meyer

Lightner Museum

Beginning Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner Museum presents photos taken before Henry Flagler transformed Florida.

A photograph of a section of an Ansley Randall mural in Jacksonville

Ansley Randall: Home for Now

Lightner Museum

Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 | Times Vary

The Lightner presents photos of colorful and bold murals by local artist.

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Lightner Museum

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics collection.

The three artists' work at the JAM Exhibit

Best of Juried Artist Member Exhibition

First Coast Cultural Center

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 - Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

View best of painting, sculpture, photography, and more.

Artwork featuring palm trees and clear skies from Fantastic Florida exhibit at St. Augustine Art Association

Fantastic Florida Art Exhibit

St. Augustine Art Association

Tuesdays - Sundays, Dec. 4, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A celebration of Florida's diverse beauty and rich culture.

Wednesday, December 30th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Lightner Museum

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics collection.

A photo of an aligator on a log, taken by Hugo Meyer in the 1800s

Florida Before Flagler: Photographs by Hugo Meyer

Lightner Museum

Beginning Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner Museum presents photos taken before Henry Flagler transformed Florida.

A photograph of a section of an Ansley Randall mural in Jacksonville

Ansley Randall: Home for Now

Lightner Museum

Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027 | Times Vary

The Lightner presents photos of colorful and bold murals by local artist.

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A oil on canvas painting titled, "Gardens at the Lightner" by Martha Ferguson.

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Dr. Catherine Lin, wearing in a yellow gown, plays the piano while Dr. Claudio Jaffe, plays the cello

Romanza Festivale

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Performing Arts

Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.