Ancient City Baptist Church will host the Lawson Ensemble for an afternoon of chamber music as part of St. Augustine's Romanza Festivale.

Romanza Festivale 2025

Celebrate music, art, literature, theatre, and dance for two weeks in the spring.

The Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts presents two weeks of historical, cultural, and creative events celebrating music, art, literature, theater, and dance in St. Augustine. In May, the nation’s oldest city is jam-packed with art, performances, and historic tours—all in honor of St. Augustine’s historical and cultural heritage. "Romanza" means romance, and every year the Romanza Festivale falls in love with the local arts community. In 2025, most Romanza events occur between May 2 and May 18.

  • Violinst Luca Ciarla gesturing with his bow, on stage in front of a yellow background
  • Eleven members of Voices of Jacksonville, wearing bright red and black, arrayed around their director
  • Five improvisers pause before performing
  • Members of the Con Brio String Quartet, stand holding their instruments on a white stage
  • The Dance Company of St. Augustine performs as part of Romanza.
  • collage of inmage of four performing groups in Romanza Collage
  • A group of singers on stage with music folders, performing
  • Three members of Astralis Chamber Ensemble, standing under a white gate and pergola in a garden
  • The composer faces the St. Augustine Community Chorus as they perform in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
  • Mama Blue performs at Romanza in St. Augustine.
  • A Flamenco dancer performs at Romanza in St. Augustine.
  • Duo Beaux Arts, Duo Formosa and other musicians will perform works by amateur composer and Romanza President Albert Syeles.
  • Dennis Fermin performs at Romanza in St. Augustine.
  • Sam Pacetti will perform as part of Romanza's "A Little Night Music" free concert series.
  • The Romanza Festivale grand finale will feature favorites from old and new Broadway musicals.
  • The early music ensemble Raresong will perform at Ancient City Baptist Church as part of St. Augustine's Romanza Festivale.
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Celebrate Music, Art, Dance, & Theatre

From small drum circles to crowd-pleasing concerts at Flagler College, these two weeks are packed with events celebrating artists of every kind—from plein air painting to world-renowned jazz performances. Check the Romanza Festivale Calendar to find the events that speak to the artist in you.

Upcoming Romanza Events

All Romanza events in May, 2025

Romanza Festivale presents more than 40 performances and shows, all concentrated within 16 days in May, and most at no cost to the public. This two-week celebration brings globally acclaimed performers to St. Augustine while highlighting local theatrical productions and art shows, and promoting local artists and musicians to a wider audience. Check this space for the current year's events.

Art lovers browse the galleries on Aviles Street at the Friday Night Art Walk in St. Augustine, FL
Friday
May 2

First Friday Art Walk

First Friday of each month | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

A monthly celebration of art throughout St. Augustine's galleries.

Three rows of the Key of Seas student choir at Flagler College
Friday
May 2

Romanza: Key of Seas

Friday, May 2, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Romanza 2025 opens with Flagler College's Key of Seas vocal ensemble.

Five improvisers pause before performing
Saturday
May 3

Romanza Festivale: Unscripted

Saturday, May 3 & Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Romanza Festivale presents unscripted theatre, back by popular demand.

Four members of a woodwind quartet, wearing black and holding their instruments are arrayed before a grand piano,
Monday
May 5

Romanza: 9B Woodwind Quartet

Monday, May 5, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Four woodwind musicians perform for Romanza's Chamber Music Series.

What is Romanza Festivale?

Two weeks of arts, entertainment, and exhibits, celebrating the creators among us.

Sponsored in part by Florida Arts and Culture, St. Johns Cultural Council, St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, and the St. Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival, Romanza honors the cultural heritage of all those who have lived here. A select few events, including the Celtic Music and Heritage Festival, occur outside these two weeks in May.

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Come for Romanza Festivale and Stay for the Rest of St. Augustine

St. Augustine offers food, fun, and festivities for the whole family.

Dine out before or after a Romanza event. Find local musicians and listen in their natural habitat (aka bar or restaurant). Visit some of the many historical properties in the area. Have fun at one of our local attractions. St. Augustine is a perfect place to enjoy for a day, a long weekend, or a two-week vacation.