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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 18th, 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Saturday, July 19th, 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.

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 woman stands in a flowy dress, with a sun that colored by greens and blues

Awaken the Goddess

Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Give yourself a few hours to reawaken your best self.

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.

One of the vendors at the Vilano Artisan's Market, held on the third Saturday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Vilano Beach Artisan Market

Third Saturday of each month | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Catch the Vilano vibe on the third Saturday of each month.

Antique Cars with their hoods raised at the Classic Car Museum's Monthly Cruise-In.

Cruisers Car Club Cruise-IN

Third Saturday of the Month | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy classic cars, music, and door prizes each month.

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.

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 20th, 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.

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.

Monday, July 21st, 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.

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