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All St. Augustine Events

The Oldest City is known for its unique and plentiful events.

As the longest European-occupied settlement in the United States, St. Augustine is recognized as the nation’s oldest city and the host of many major events. St. Augustine's annual celebrations reflect this rich heritage and culture, where visitors and locals convene on historic downtown's brick streets. Our Calendar of Events lists all the gathering—big and small—whether they're at the beach, downtown, or on the river. There are historic reenactments, festivals and fairs, live concerts, and pirate parties, too. There's so many events to experience in St. Augustine that locals say, "it's a small town with a big calendar."

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All St. Augustine Events

Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

The decorated space at the Colonial Oak

The Christmas Market at Colonial Quarter

Daily, Nov. 15 - Dec. 24, 2025 | Starting at 4:00 p.m.

The third annual holiday market hosts locally made gifts and seasonal fun.

Tanael Joachim wears a light brown sweater and poses in front of a dark brown backdrop.

Tanael Joachim at Cafe Eleven

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Delivering fearless, laugh-out-loud takes on society, race, and culture.

Ripley's Red Train on a Nights of Lights tour

Nights of Lights Tours 2025 - 2026

Nightly, Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land, sea, and sky.

A tiny package, wrapped in shiny red paper with a gold string bow sits on an open sheet of music

Holiday Concerts Presented by Old Town Trolley Tours

Select Days, Nov. 16, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate the season with free concerts by school ensembles and area bands.

Students on stage

Improv Jam

Third Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

A place for grown-ups to cooperatively play together.

People kicking their feet in a line dancing class

Line Dancing at Arnold's Lounge

Every Wednesday | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Kick your feet, twirl, and learn combo steps at this weekly dance event.

Thursday, December 18th, 2025

The Renaissance St. Augustine, decorated for Nights of Lights

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights 2025-26

Nightly from Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

Our breath-taking festival turns the Ancient City into a dazzling holiday display.

Live Music on Thursdays

Every Thursday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Thursdays throughout the year.

A mantle decorated for the holidays and with a patriotic flair

A Nights of Lights Celebration of Art and History

Monday - Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

14 local artists decorate fireplace mantles to honor the U.S.'s 250th birthday.

The three artists' work at the JAM Exhibit

Best of Juried Artist Member Exhibition

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 - Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

A large, detailed nativity from Africa

Nativity Displays at Father O'Reilly House

Tuesdays - Saturdays, through Jan. 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Sisters of St. Joseph share their collection of nativities throughout the museum.

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Apr. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

A wall of a large display describing the 400th anniversay celebration in St. Augustine

Layers of Time: Historic Preservation in St. Augustine

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Apr. 15, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

The street view of Ximenez-Fatio house festooned with bunting and flags on a sunny day

Celebrate at Ximenez-Fatio House

Select Days, Sep. 5, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary

Celebrate the seasons and our country's upcoming 250th at this historic property.

A woman hangs a white angel on a tree decorated in gold and white ornaments

A Kindred Christmas Retreat

Thursday - Sunday, Dec. 18 - 21, 2025 | Over Four Days

Separated from family and friends for the holidays? Enjoy a warm retreat in December.

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

Fantastic Florida Art Exhibit

Tuesdays - Sundays, Nov. 7 - Dec. 28, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

The decorated space at the Colonial Oak

The Christmas Market at Colonial Quarter

Daily, Nov. 15 - Dec. 24, 2025 | Starting at 4:00 p.m.

The third annual holiday market hosts locally made gifts and seasonal fun.

A kids craft tent, with parents, kids, and dogs enjoying the fun

The Tides Marketplace at Ragga

Select Days, Nov. 20, 2025 - Jan. 10, 2026 | 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Local vendors and artists line the parking lot at this eatery on the San Sebastian.

Danielle Torry standing beside her artwork

Evening of Live Art & Dinner

Every Thursday | 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

A night full of creativity, tasty bites, and beverages.

A tiny package, wrapped in shiny red paper with a gold string bow sits on an open sheet of music

Holiday Concerts Presented by Old Town Trolley Tours

Select Days, Nov. 16, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate the season with free concerts by school ensembles and area bands.

Ripley's Red Train on a Nights of Lights tour

Nights of Lights Tours 2025 - 2026

Nightly, Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land, sea, and sky.

Two acrobats defy gravity at Venardos Circus

Venardos Circus

Thursday, Dec. 18 - Thursday, Jan. 4, 2026 | See Times Below

This family-friendly circus has no animal acts, and is an annual favorite.

Annie's iconic red dress with Peter Pan collar

Limelight Theatre: Annie

Thursday, Dec. 4 - Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 | Times Vary

Enjoy this family-friendly classic based on the comic, Little Orphan Annie.

Bandmates from The Expanding Man perform live on stage.

The Expanding Man - Steely Dan Tribute At Cafe Eleven

Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Reimagining Steely Dan’s classics for a new generation of fans.

Friday, December 19th, 2025

The Renaissance St. Augustine, decorated for Nights of Lights

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights 2025-26

Nightly from Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

Our breath-taking festival turns the Ancient City into a dazzling holiday display.

Live Music on Fridays

Every Friday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Fridays throughout the year.

A wall of a large display describing the 400th anniversay celebration in St. Augustine

Layers of Time: Historic Preservation in St. Augustine

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Apr. 15, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

The street view of Ximenez-Fatio house festooned with bunting and flags on a sunny day

Celebrate at Ximenez-Fatio House

Select Days, Sep. 5, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary

Celebrate the seasons and our country's upcoming 250th at this historic property.

A mantle decorated for the holidays and with a patriotic flair

A Nights of Lights Celebration of Art and History

Monday - Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

14 local artists decorate fireplace mantles to honor the U.S.'s 250th birthday.

The three artists' work at the JAM Exhibit

Best of Juried Artist Member Exhibition

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 - Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Upcoming Featured Events

Two acrobats defy gravity at Venardos Circus

Thursday
Dec 18

Venardos Circus

Thursday, Dec. 18 - Thursday, Jan. 4, 2026 | See Times Below

This family-friendly circus has no animal acts, and is an annual favorite.

The Christmas tree at Ancient City Farmstead's event

Friday
Dec 19

Christmas Experience at Ancient City Farmstead

Friday, Nov. 28 - Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 | Times Vary

A seasonal event with a skating rink, reindeer games, and Santa's workshop.

Young ballet dancers, the angels in Nutcracker, holding candles in front of a grand staircase

Friday
Dec 19

The Nutcracker Ballet 2025

Friday, Dec. 19 - Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 | Times Vary

St. Augustine Ballet presents four performances of this classic production.

Ebenezer Scrooge wears a top hat and smiles in front of a cluster of pubs and taverns.

Friday
Dec 19

A Christmas Carol at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Friday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 | See Times Below

A celebrated classic that captures the spirit of Christmas.

A drag queen next to a cupcake

Friday
Dec 19

Drag Queen-a-Palooza: the Holiday Edition

Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

A holiday-themed drag show with a comedy twist.

Saturday
Dec 20

Nights of Lights Under the Sea

Saturdays, Dec. 20, 2025 - Jan. 3, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate Christmas Florida-style, with a snorkeling Santa and his mermaids.

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Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Featured Events

Musicians playing at the St. Augustine Celtic Festival

Festivals

A magician lights a straw man that is standing in his left palm

Live Entertainment

The composer faces the St. Augustine Community Chorus as they perform in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

Arts & Culture

People paddling kayaks toward the sunset in Guana

Sports & Outdoors

For Kids

Historical

Snowman of lights in the Plaza for Nights of Lights

Seasonal

Food

Local Things to Do

Fundraisers

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