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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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Sunday, December 27th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

One man stands on stage at a podium, in a small, brick-walled venue, reading poetry

Ancient City Poets: Sunday Series

Last Sunday, Jan. 25 - Dec. 27, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Celebrating poetry from local and regional poets every month.

Monday, December 28th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Tuesday, December 29th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

The three artists' work at the JAM Exhibit

Best of Juried Artist Member Exhibition

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 - Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday, December 30th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

The three artists' work at the JAM Exhibit

Best of Juried Artist Member Exhibition

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 - Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Thursday, December 31st, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

The three artists' work at the JAM Exhibit

Best of Juried Artist Member Exhibition

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 - Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Friday, January 1st, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

The three artists' work at the JAM Exhibit

Best of Juried Artist Member Exhibition

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 - Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

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, January 2nd, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Sunday, January 3rd, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Monday, January 4th, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Tuesday, January 5th, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Wednesday, January 6th, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Two women standing an applauding in an audience at the St. Augustine Film Festival

17th Annual St. Augustine Film Festival

Wednesday - Sunday, Jan. 6 - 10, 2027 | Times and Locations Vary

See 40 films over four days during this annual festival.

Thursday, January 7th, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Two women standing an applauding in an audience at the St. Augustine Film Festival

17th Annual St. Augustine Film Festival

Wednesday - Sunday, Jan. 6 - 10, 2027 | Times and Locations Vary

See 40 films over four days during this annual festival.

Friday, January 8th, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Two women standing an applauding in an audience at the St. Augustine Film Festival

17th Annual St. Augustine Film Festival

Wednesday - Sunday, Jan. 6 - 10, 2027 | Times and Locations Vary

See 40 films over four days during this annual festival.

Saturday, January 9th, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Two women standing an applauding in an audience at the St. Augustine Film Festival

17th Annual St. Augustine Film Festival

Wednesday - Sunday, Jan. 6 - 10, 2027 | Times and Locations Vary

See 40 films over four days during this annual festival.

Sunday, January 10th, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Two women standing an applauding in an audience at the St. Augustine Film Festival

17th Annual St. Augustine Film Festival

Wednesday - Sunday, Jan. 6 - 10, 2027 | Times and Locations Vary

See 40 films over four days during this annual festival.

Monday, January 11th, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Tuesday, January 12th, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Wednesday, January 13th, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Thursday, January 14th, 2027

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

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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

Romanza Festivale

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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.