First Friday Art Walk

The next First Friday Art Walk is Friday, January 2, 2026.

First Friday Art Walk

On the first Friday of every month, more than 25 art galleries across St. Augustine open their doors for a city-wide celebration of art. From traditional oil paintings to metalwork, textiles, and photography, the First Friday Art Walk invites locals and visitors to explore the creativity of the nation's oldest city. Many participating galleries feature live demonstrations or have artists on hand to talk about their work.

First Friday Art Walk runs from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown and beyond—including King Street, Aviles Street, St. George Street, Uptown, Anastasia Island, and the San Sebastian District.

The St. Augustine Art Association coordinates the event, in collaboration with local galleries and creative spaces.

Have a featured artist or exhibit coming up? Email us to be included in our monthly highlights.

January Highlights

Cathedral Basilica Concert

38 Cathedral Place | (904) 824-2806

Stop by the Cathedral Basilica between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. for a free concert during Art Walk. These monthly performances offer a peaceful and inspiring break during your gallery stroll.

Note: Exhibits featured on First Friday typically remain available during regular gallery hours throughout the month.

Getting Around

Free Shuttle with Old Town Trolley

Enjoy the Art Walk without the parking hassle—Old Town Trolley provides **free transportation** from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk. Shuttles operate on a continuous 20 to 30-minute loop, connecting major gallery districts and key stops.

To ride, just pick up a shuttle sticker at any participating gallery. Hop on or off at any of the following locations:

• San Sebastian Winery – 157 King Street
• Butterfield Garage & ArtBox – 137 King Street
• The Lightner Museum – 75 King Street
• Treasury on the Plaza – 24 Cathedral Place

Shuttle service is available from February through November. Please note: There is no shuttle in December or January. See more information about visiting during Nights of Lights under "Parking" below.

Parking

During most months, free and paid parking is available at San Sebastian Winery, the City Parking Garage, and various metered spots downtown. Metered parking now extends to 9:00 p.m.

During Nights of Lights  

First Friday Art Walk takes place in December and January, during Nights of Lights. During those two events, there are no special Art Walk shuttles, traffic is heavy, and we suggest that you rely on Nights of Lights parking information when planning your evening. 

Participating Galleries

Please see their map here.