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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

Monday, July 14th, 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 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 15th, 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.

Wednesday, July 16th, 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.

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 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.

People gather to listen to live music at the market

West King Wednesdays

Third Wednesdays, Feb. - Dec. | 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

West King Street hosts pop-up markets, live music, and fun on third Wednesdays.

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.

Thursday, July 17th, 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.

Silhouette of a person, looking at an unseen area illuminated by a flashlight

STAAA: What We See in the Shadows Art Exhibit

Tuesday - Sunday, Jul. 17 - Aug. 31, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See art in a new light, where darkness reveals new perspectives.

Two yellow butterflies gently hovering over sunlit, golden grasses

STAAA: Here & There Art Exhibit

Tuesday - Sunday, May 2 - Jun. 1, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See the world through the eyes of talented artists.

Painting of a boy reaching for fireflies, courtesy of St. Augustine Art Association

STAAA Exhibit: Annual Honors Show

Friday, Jun. 7 - Sunday, Jul. 6, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See the best of the best at the St. Augustine Art Association Honors Show.

Dots and swirls in a 1960s-style print in multiple colors

Limelight Theatre: Hairspray

Thursday, Jul. 17 - Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 | Times Vary

An eight-time Tony award-winning musical based on the 1988 John Waters film.

Friday, July 18th, 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.

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 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.

Painting of a boy reaching for fireflies, courtesy of St. Augustine Art Association

STAAA Exhibit: Annual Honors Show

Friday, Jun. 7 - Sunday, Jul. 6, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See the best of the best at the St. Augustine Art Association Honors Show.

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A oil on canvas painting titled, "Gardens at the Lightner" by Martha Ferguson.

Art Galleries

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.