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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, May 25th, 2025

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

Ancient City Poets: Sunday Series

Last Sunday, Jan. 26 - Dec. 28, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ancient City Poets celebrates Florida poets on eight afternoons in 2025.

Ricky and Hector in the film, "Hunt for the Wilderness"

St. Augustine Film Society: Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

A troubling son and his foster father get stranded in New Zealand.

Monday, May 26th, 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.

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 tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

A beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Still Life Paintings"

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, May 27th, 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 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 "Still Life Paintings"

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.

A tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

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.

Wednesday, May 28th, 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.

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 beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Still Life Paintings"

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.

A tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

People lounging on the sand enjoying live music

Music and Art by the Sea 2025

Select Wednesdays, in May, Jun., Aug., & Sep., 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy an art exhibition and local musicians at the pier in the summer.

Thursday, May 29th, 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.

A tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

A beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Still Life Paintings"

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.

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.

Students in black showcase clothes pose under the yes and sign

Level 1 Improv: Improv Basics for Grown-Ups

Thursday, May 8 - Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025 | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Third Space Improv hosts a six-week improv class for beginners.

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

Limelight Theatre: Rhinoceros

Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, Jun. 15, 2025 | Times Vary

This avant-garde drama explores the themes of conformity and mob mentality.

Friday, May 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 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 tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

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 beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Still Life Paintings"

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.

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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.