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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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Wednesday, April 30th, 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 detail section of "La Niña," shows gold and red yarn and threads handstitched on deep blue felt

Lightner Local — Laura Mongiovi: Empire

Friday, Mar. 7 - May 18, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Art professor, Laura Mongiovi, uses a range of materials and techniques to create her works.

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.

Bad Outdoorsman Suit artwork by Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn

Bad Outdoorsmen Exhibit

Mondays - Saturdays, Jan. 20 - Apr. 19, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Challenge your perception of nature, conservation, and outdoor exploration.

Thursday, May 1st, 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 detail section of "La Niña," shows gold and red yarn and threads handstitched on deep blue felt

Lightner Local — Laura Mongiovi: Empire

Friday, Mar. 7 - May 18, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Art professor, Laura Mongiovi, uses a range of materials and techniques to create her works.

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.

Bad Outdoorsman Suit artwork by Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn

Bad Outdoorsmen Exhibit

Mondays - Saturdays, Jan. 20 - Apr. 19, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Challenge your perception of nature, conservation, and outdoor exploration.

A relief print in progress

Flagler College Print-Fest

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

College students sell their artwork at this vendor-style event.

Friday, May 2nd, 2025

A detail section of "La Niña," shows gold and red yarn and threads handstitched on deep blue felt

Lightner Local — Laura Mongiovi: Empire

Friday, Mar. 7 - May 18, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Art professor, Laura Mongiovi, uses a range of materials and techniques to create her works.

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.

Bad Outdoorsman Suit artwork by Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn

Bad Outdoorsmen Exhibit

Mondays - Saturdays, Jan. 20 - Apr. 19, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Challenge your perception of nature, conservation, and outdoor exploration.

An experimental short film presented at FMFF

Finger Mullet Film Festival

Friday, May 2, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Experimental art and short films submitted by artists from all over.

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

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.

On a stage set of an old fishing cottage, two men face each other across a plaid tablecloth, holding whiskey glasses to their heads

Romanza: A Classic Theatre— "The Foreigner"

Fridays - Sundays, May 2 - 11, 2025 | Times Vary

Two Englishmen visit a fishing camp in Georgia...confusion and hilarity ensue.

Three rows of the Key of Seas student choir at Flagler College

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.

The Adventure Project's genNOW improv troupe at Unscripted Comedy in the Limelight

Unscripted Community Comedy Night

First Fridays | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

A celebration of community creativity with improvisers from all over Florida.

Saturday, May 3rd, 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 detail section of "La Niña," shows gold and red yarn and threads handstitched on deep blue felt

Lightner Local — Laura Mongiovi: Empire

Friday, Mar. 7 - May 18, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Art professor, Laura Mongiovi, uses a range of materials and techniques to create her works.

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.

Bad Outdoorsman Suit artwork by Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn

Bad Outdoorsmen Exhibit

Mondays - Saturdays, Jan. 20 - Apr. 19, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Challenge your perception of nature, conservation, and outdoor exploration.

Women of the North Florida Women's Chorale, grouped for a formal photo, all wearing black dresses

Romanza: Women's Chorale "Gems and Jewels" Concert

Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy a vocal concert featuring a program that sparkles.

On a stage set of an old fishing cottage, two men face each other across a plaid tablecloth, holding whiskey glasses to their heads

Romanza: A Classic Theatre— "The Foreigner"

Fridays - Sundays, May 2 - 11, 2025 | Times Vary

Two Englishmen visit a fishing camp in Georgia...confusion and hilarity ensue.

Five improvisers pause before performing

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.

A study of piano keys superimposed by a classical score

Romanza Festivale: Matanzas Vocal Artists

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

Four local vocalists present a concert accompanied by two pianists.

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

A detail section of "La Niña," shows gold and red yarn and threads handstitched on deep blue felt

Lightner Local — Laura Mongiovi: Empire

Friday, Mar. 7 - May 18, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Art professor, Laura Mongiovi, uses a range of materials and techniques to create her works.

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.

On a stage set of an old fishing cottage, two men face each other across a plaid tablecloth, holding whiskey glasses to their heads

Romanza: A Classic Theatre— "The Foreigner"

Fridays - Sundays, May 2 - 11, 2025 | Times Vary

Two Englishmen visit a fishing camp in Georgia...confusion and hilarity ensue.

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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.