Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Can't-Miss Events

Find the Ancient City's latest and greatest events.

Throughout the year, St. Augustine hosts unforgettable festivals, live music, and cultural celebrations. Whether it’s a nationally recognized music festival, a holiday festivity, or an authentic reenactment, there's always something BIG happening in this tiny town. From art exhibits and live theater to historical events and culinary creations, our can't-miss events feature the best of the nation’s oldest city.

People lounging on the sand enjoying live music
Tomorrow
Sep 9

Music and Art by the Sea

Select Summer Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy an art exhibition and local musicians at the pier in the summer.

Sponsored Partners

Lightner Museum of St. Augustine
Beacher's Lodge - Oceanfront Suites
Beacher's Lodge - Oceanfront Suites
La Fiesta - Ocean Inn & Suites
La Fiesta - Ocean Inn & Suites
Bad Dog Mama playing for a crowd at the Colonial Oak Music Park on St. George Street
Friday
Sep 11

Sing Out Loud Music Festival

Sep. 4 - 27, 2026 | Select Days, Times Vary

Each September this festival presents local and national musicians throughout town.

Two women, dressed in garb from the 1700s greet guests at the Blackbeard's Ball
Friday
Sep 11

Blackbeard's Pirate Ball—2026

Friday, Sep. 11, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Support local chartities and celebrate like pirates with the Ancient City Privateers.

The seven cast members of A Classic Theatre's production of "Grand Horizons" in character
Friday
Sep 11

A Classic Theatre: Grand Horizons

Friday - Sunday, Sep. 11 - 20, 2026 | See Times Below

ACT opens the season with a sharp family comedy set in a retirement community.

The Founder's Day taking place at the Mission Nombre de Dios
Saturday
Sep 12

Founder's Day 2026

Saturday, Sep. 12, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

An annual celebration honoring Pedro Menendez landing in St. Augustine.

Fresh produce at a local market
Saturday
Sep 12

Old City Home & Garden Expo

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Browse the many options available for indoor and outdoor improvement.

Saturday
Sep 12

SurfQuest Beach Days

Select Saturdays, Apr. 11 through Oct. 10, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Volunteers make the beach and surf accessible to people with disabilities.

Tuesday
Sep 15

Night Market at the Amphitheatre

Four Select Tuesdays | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

On one Tuesday a season, the Night Market offers food, produce, music, and fun.

Friday
Sep 18

Aqua East Grom Fest

Friday, Sep. 18 & Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026 | Times Vary

Enjoy two days of sports fun at this surf and skate event.

A stage, lit with blue light, with a full audience awaiting the performance
Friday
Sep 18

Jazz Poetry Cafe

Select Fridays, Nov. 28, 2025 - Nov. 27, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

This cabaret-style event features musical performances and the spoken word.

A couple dancing at a hoedown
Saturday
Sep 19

Hastings Hoedown

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Dancing, live music, and a bake-off at a southern-style party.

A banquet room with guests for a Human Society gala surrounded by photos of dogs
Thursday
Sep 24

Pin Up Paws: Broadway!

Thursday, Sep. 24, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The pets are Broadway stars on the 2027 Pin Up Paws Calendar, unveiled at this gala.

A group of cosplay attendees at the 2025 Ancient City Con
Friday
Sep 25

Ancient City Con 2026

Friday - Sunday, Sep. 25-27, 2026 | Times Vary

Annual celebration of science fiction, anime, fantasy, horror, and gaming.

Celebrate National Estuaries Week with at this free festival for the whole family at GTM Research Reserve.
Friday
Sep 25

Tide Fest, 2026

Friday, Sep. 25, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate National Estuaries Week at this free festival for the whole family.

Volunteers picking up trash on the beach
Saturday
Sep 26

GTM Reserve Beach Cleanup

Fourth Saturdays Monthly | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join the GTM Research Reserve's monthly beach cleanup.

A nearly full moon in a dark blue sky
Saturday
Sep 26

Moonlight Hike at GTMNERR

Select Saturdays | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Enjoy this rare opportunity to hike the trails at night.

Sunday
Sep 27

Sing Out Loud Record Fair

Sunday, Sep. 27, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Filled with family fun and more than 30,000 music collectibles.

The layout of the retro taproom
Thursday
Oct 1

STA Songwrters Competition

Thursdays, Oct 1, 8, 22, and 29, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Amy Hendrickson hosts a songwriters contest for St. Johns County singer/songwriters.

Aviles Street during the First Friday Art Walk
Friday
Oct 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.

This charity 5K run/walk promotes breast cancer awareness and raises money for early detection services.
Saturday
Oct 3

Pink Up the Pace 2026

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Promoting breast cancer awareness and raising money for early detection.

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