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

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, July 4th, 2025

A blue transferware platter, cracked, and titled "Fracked"

Lightner Museum: Transferware by Paul Scott

Thursday, Apr. 24 - Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

An art exhibit showcasing reworked pieces from the past to tell stories of today.

A child's hand coloring a picture

St. Augustine Art Assoc: Summer Art Camp

Monday - Friday, June 16 - August 1, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Fundamental art camps for children of various ages.

An art photo showing on magnolia blossom on a white background

Lenny Foster: Magnolia Season

Friday, Jun. 6, - Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner presents photos of magnolias taken by local photographer Lenny Foster.

A vintage bicycle, made by Victor in a museum setting against a light blue wall

Lightner Museum: Vintage Bicycles

Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 - Ongoing | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This rotating and ongoing exhibit will delight cyclists, engineers, and those who see art in design.

A beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Family Heirlooms"

Friday, May 23, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

An oil paintings showcase with fine art and intimist themes.

Aviles Street during the First Friday Art Walk

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.

Saturday, July 5th, 2025

A vintage bicycle, made by Victor in a museum setting against a light blue wall

Lightner Museum: Vintage Bicycles

Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 - Ongoing | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This rotating and ongoing exhibit will delight cyclists, engineers, and those who see art in design.

A blue transferware platter, cracked, and titled "Fracked"

Lightner Museum: Transferware by Paul Scott

Thursday, Apr. 24 - Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

An art exhibit showcasing reworked pieces from the past to tell stories of today.

An art photo showing on magnolia blossom on a white background

Lenny Foster: Magnolia Season

Friday, Jun. 6, - Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner presents photos of magnolias taken by local photographer Lenny Foster.

three women in front of the fort

Whose Ancient City is it Anyway?

Saturdays through August 30 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

A weekly improv comedy show rated "E" for everyone.

Sunday, July 6th, 2025

An art photo showing on magnolia blossom on a white background

Lenny Foster: Magnolia Season

Friday, Jun. 6, - Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner presents photos of magnolias taken by local photographer Lenny Foster.

A blue transferware platter, cracked, and titled "Fracked"

Lightner Museum: Transferware by Paul Scott

Thursday, Apr. 24 - Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

An art exhibit showcasing reworked pieces from the past to tell stories of today.

A vintage bicycle, made by Victor in a museum setting against a light blue wall

Lightner Museum: Vintage Bicycles

Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 - Ongoing | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This rotating and ongoing exhibit will delight cyclists, engineers, and those who see art in design.

A scene between the two main characters in "Brief Encounter"

St. Augustine Film Society: Brief Encounter

Sunday, Jul. 6, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A casual relationship turns into a forbidden and messy love story.

Monday, July 7th, 2025

An art photo showing on magnolia blossom on a white background

Lenny Foster: Magnolia Season

Friday, Jun. 6, - Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner presents photos of magnolias taken by local photographer Lenny Foster.

A blue transferware platter, cracked, and titled "Fracked"

Lightner Museum: Transferware by Paul Scott

Thursday, Apr. 24 - Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

An art exhibit showcasing reworked pieces from the past to tell stories of today.

A vintage bicycle, made by Victor in a museum setting against a light blue wall

Lightner Museum: Vintage Bicycles

Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 - Ongoing | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This rotating and ongoing exhibit will delight cyclists, engineers, and those who see art in design.

A child's hand coloring a picture

St. Augustine Art Assoc: Summer Art Camp

Monday - Friday, June 16 - August 1, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Fundamental art camps for children of various ages.

A beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Family Heirlooms"

Friday, May 23, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

An oil paintings showcase with fine art and intimist themes.

Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

A child's hand coloring a picture

St. Augustine Art Assoc: Summer Art Camp

Monday - Friday, June 16 - August 1, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Fundamental art camps for children of various ages.

A vintage bicycle, made by Victor in a museum setting against a light blue wall

Lightner Museum: Vintage Bicycles

Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 - Ongoing | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This rotating and ongoing exhibit will delight cyclists, engineers, and those who see art in design.

A blue transferware platter, cracked, and titled "Fracked"

Lightner Museum: Transferware by Paul Scott

Thursday, Apr. 24 - Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

An art exhibit showcasing reworked pieces from the past to tell stories of today.

An art photo showing on magnolia blossom on a white background

Lenny Foster: Magnolia Season

Friday, Jun. 6, - Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner presents photos of magnolias taken by local photographer Lenny Foster.

A beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Family Heirlooms"

Friday, May 23, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

An oil paintings showcase with fine art and intimist themes.

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

An art photo showing on magnolia blossom on a white background

Lenny Foster: Magnolia Season

Friday, Jun. 6, - Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner presents photos of magnolias taken by local photographer Lenny Foster.

A blue transferware platter, cracked, and titled "Fracked"

Lightner Museum: Transferware by Paul Scott

Thursday, Apr. 24 - Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

An art exhibit showcasing reworked pieces from the past to tell stories of today.

A vintage bicycle, made by Victor in a museum setting against a light blue wall

Lightner Museum: Vintage Bicycles

Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 - Ongoing | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This rotating and ongoing exhibit will delight cyclists, engineers, and those who see art in design.

A child's hand coloring a picture

St. Augustine Art Assoc: Summer Art Camp

Monday - Friday, June 16 - August 1, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Fundamental art camps for children of various ages.

A beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Family Heirlooms"

Friday, May 23, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

An oil paintings showcase with fine art and intimist themes.

No two shows are the same since the audience takes the lead at Improv Night in Colonial Oak Music Park.

Improv Night at Colonial Oak Music Park

Wednesdays through 2025 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

No two shows are the same since the audience takes the lead at Improv Night.

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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

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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.