Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Featured Events

Find the latest and greatest events in the oldest city.

The Ancient City hosts all types of events from historic to culinary to musical. St. Augustine's featured events include concerts, art exhibits, festivals, seasonal holiday celebrations, live theater, and many other fun and unique ways to enjoy the city. St. Augustine welcomes thousands of visitors every year to its events, from the ever-popular Nights of Lights to fun spring festivals as well as food, wine, and beer celebrations. Find out about holiday happenings such as the 4th of July fireworks, the New Year's Eve Beach Blast Off, and the Easter Parade. No matter the season, there's always something big happening in St. Augustine.

Saturday
Nov 18

Blackbeard's Pirate Ball

Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Celebrate all things pirate at Blackbeard’s Ball, presented by the Ancient City Privateers.

A classic Thanksgiving meal with a various selection of trimmings
Thursday
Nov 23

Thanksgiving Dining 2023

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Find a great place to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner while on vacation in St. Augustine.

Art Walk during Light Up the Beach along A1A in St. Augustine.
Saturday
Nov 25

Light Up the Beach Art Walk

Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wander along A1A while art viewing, shopping, and dining.

Saturday
Dec 2

Christmas Parade 2023

Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 9:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m.

Santa is only one star of this annual, large parade.

Reenactors defending St. Augustine during the Colonial Night Watch.
Saturday
Dec 2

Colonial Night Watch

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Experience St. Augustine history and join the parade of the Colonial Night Watch.

A group of people dance at a festival.
Saturday
Dec 2

Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Visitors learn about West African culture and enjoy live performances and demonstrations.

Saturday
Dec 2

Surf Illumination — 2023

Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Augustine Beach's Surf Illumination lighting festival kicks off the holiday season.

Saturday
Dec 9

Santa Suits on the Loose 5K

Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 | 8 a.m.

This annual holiday run at St. Augustine Beach features runners in Santa suits.

Holiday bedazzled dolphins at the top of the entrance to the pier.
Saturday
Dec 9

Holiday Night Market 2023

December 9, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Featuring vendors with holiday gift ideas, tasty bites, and colorful light displays.

A large powerboat decorated with hundreds of holiday lights, and with a rock band on the bow for the Regatta of Lights boat parade in historic St. Augustine
Saturday
Dec 9

Regatta of Lights 2023

Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The local Yacht Club hosts the annual Nights of Lights boat parade.

The conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and members of the string section during a concert
Tuesday
Dec 12

EMMA Holiday Pops Concert 2023

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

EMMA's Holiday Pops symphony concert is a popular yearly tradition.

A group of women opera performers, on stage in a performance of La Bohème
Saturday
Dec 30

First Coast Opera: La Bohème

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 30-31, 2023 | Times vary

A full staging of Puccini's masterpiece is a fine way to end the year.