St. Augustine's Top Events

Find the biggest events in the oldest city!

St. Augustine is a venue for all types of events; large and small, historical and modern, educational and entertaining. Featured events in St. Augustine include annual headliners at the Amphitheatre, exciting new art exhibits, local festivals, seasonal celebrations for holidays, and many other major occasions and festivals in the city. St. Augustine welcomes thousands of visitors every year for the many events it hosts, from the celebrated Nights of Lights to popular weekend events like the Celtic Festival, the Lions Seafood Festival, and Rhythm & Ribs.

Featured events include all the biggest concerts and artists to make their way through the nation's oldest city. Find information on the biggest celebrations, like the 4th of July, the Beach Blast Off on New Year's Eve, and the Easter Parade, and start planning a vacation around the events. Check the calendar to see what's happening here at any time of the year!

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Limelight Theatre: Heathers The Musical

July 19 – August 19, 2018 | Thursdays thru Sundays

Limelight Theatre, Inc.

(904) 825-1164

This darkly comic musical based on the 1988 cult film will make you laugh until you're horrified!

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Amphitheatre Farmers Market

Every Saturday morning | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

(904) 315-9252

Free Event

This weekly farmers market offers fresh local produce, baked goods, seafood, and a variety of arts and crafts.

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GTM Guided Beach Exploration

Third Saturday of the month | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

South Beach Parking Lot-Guana Reserve

(904) 823-4500

2200 Ponte Vedra Blvd.

Visitors can take a beachside walk through the Guana Research Reserve and learn about the natural wildlife.

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ACA Kayak Quickstart Course

Saturday, August 18, 2018 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

(904) 209-0335

6795 Collier Road

Led by two ACA-certified instructors, this all-day course teaches the fundamentals of kayaking.

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Seminole War Commemoration

Saturday, August 18, 2018

St. Augustine National Cemetery

(352) 793-4781

Reenactors commemorate the end of the 2nd Seminole War with a parade and ceremony at the National Cemetery.

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Tolomato Cemetery Tour

The third Saturday of each month from 11 am - 3 pm

Tolomato Cemetery

Free Event

The Tolomato Cemetery is open to the public only on the third Saturday of each month.

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Umphrey's McGee with guest Spafford

Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

(904) 209-3746

Progressive jam band Umphrey's McGee will appear live with special guest Spafford.

Movie in the Park

Saturday, August 18, 2018 | 8 – 10 p.m.

(904) 669-6612

1332 Veterans Parkway

Free Event

The whole family can enjoy this free showing of "Moana" at Veterans Park.

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Sunday, August 19, 2018

Limelight Theatre: Heathers The Musical

July 19 – August 19, 2018 | Thursdays thru Sundays

Limelight Theatre, Inc.

(904) 825-1164

This darkly comic musical based on the 1988 cult film will make you laugh until you're horrified!

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Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park

Sunday, August 19, 2018, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Anastasia State Park

(904) 461-2033

Bird watchers and nature lovers are invited to join this guided bird walk at Anastasia State Park.

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Dolphin Paddle on Salt Run

Sunday, August 19, 2018, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Anastasia State Park

(904) 460-9111

Take a paddle along Anastasia State Park's Salt Run and learn more about the flora and fauna of the estuary.

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Salt Air Farmers Market

Every Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Marineland

(904) 315-0952

Free Event

Visitors can shop for local eats and treats at this farmers market at Marineland.

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Music in the Park Summer Concert Series

Select dates from April to August 2018 | 5 – 8 p.m.

Anastasia State Park

(904) 461-2035

Enjoy this free concert series on select Saturdays (and one Sunday in August) during the summer of 2018 at beautiful Anastasia State Park.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Farmers Market at the Pier

Every Wednesday

St. Johns County Pier

(904) 347-8007

Free Event

Find fresh, local foods, hand-crafted items, fresh herbs and much more at this beachfront farmers market.

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Music by the Sea 2018

Wednesdays from May 16 to Sept. 12, 2018 | 6 – 9 p.m.

St. Johns County Ocean Pier

(904) 347-8007

Free Event

Relax by the sea this summer and listen to great local bands while enjoying fresh food from local restaurants at this annual summer event.

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

Moonlight Kayak Tours

Thursday – Sunday, August 23 - 26, 2018 | 6 - 9 p.m.

(904) 209-0335

6795 Collier Road

Experience Trout Creek by moonlight on one of these kayak tours led by county naturalists.

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Concerts in the Plaza 2018

Thursdays, 7 – 9 p.m., from May 31 to August 30, 2018

Plaza de la Constitucion

(904) 825-1004

Free Event

This free summer concert series in the Plaza features local and regional bands every Thursday night from Memorial Day through the end of August.

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Friday, August 24, 2018

Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament 2018

Friday - Sunday, August 24 - 26, 2018

Vilano Beach

(904) 540-1189

Free Event

Vilano Beach proudly hosts the 2018 Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament.

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2018 Jacksonville Tattoo Convention

Friday – Sunday, August 24 – 26, 2018

Renaissance Resort

Renowned tattoo artists and vendors gather for the 14th Annual Jacksonville Tattoo Convention.

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Let's Talk Turtle

Wed., August 8, and Fri., August 24, 2018 | 10 – 11 a.m.

Anastasia State Park

(904) 461-2033

Guests can learn all about sea turtles, from species specifics and behavior to the dangers they encounter in our oceans, at this presentation at Anastasia State Park.