Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Can't-Miss Events

Find the Ancient City's latest and greatest events.

Throughout the year, St. Augustine hosts unforgettable festivals, live music, and cultural celebrations. Whether it’s a nationally recognized music festival, a holiday festivity, or an authentic reenactment, there's always something BIG happening in this tiny town. From art exhibits and live theater to historical events and culinary creations, our can't-miss events feature the best of the nation’s oldest city.

A fairground swing operating against a blue sky
Friday
Feb 20

The 2026 Cathedral Festival

Friday, Feb. 20 - Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 | See Times Below

This family festival features a fried shrimp dinner, live music, and fair rides/games.

The Gamble Rogers concert stage at the Waterworks
Saturday
Feb 21

A Gamble Rogers Concert Series

Select Saturdays Oct. 18, 2025 - Jun. 20, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

St. Johns County Cultural Council presents this concert series.

A Flight to Freedom re-enactment scene taking place
Thursday
Feb 26

Flight to Freedom Re-Enactment

Thursday, Feb. 26 - Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This living-history event tells the story of Fort Mose's significance in African-American history.

Friday
Feb 27

Daytona Bike Week 2025

Friday, Feb. 27 - Sunday, Mar. 8, 2026 | Times Vary

Daytona Beach hosts Bike Week 2026, celebrating all things motorcycle.

Brown grass on the left and green grass on the right
Friday
Mar 6

Pecha Kucha: Grass is Greener

Friday, Mar. 6, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Stories about perspective, change, and new beginnings. Is the grass greener?

One of the vendors standing behind the displayed products
Saturday
Mar 7

Experience Psychic Fair

Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 7 - 8, 2026 | See Times Below

Readings, healers, speakers, and vendors share their modalities at this public event.

Tuesday
Mar 10

THE PLAYERS Championship 2026

Tuesday, Mar. 10 - Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026 | Times Vary

Golf fans are invited to view the annual PLAYERS Championship each March.

A view of the stage during the Celtic Music and Heritage Festival in St. Augustine
Friday
Mar 13

Celtic Music and Heritage Festival

Friday, Mar. 13 – Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026 | Times Vary

Featuring the St. Patrick's Parade, two days of highland games, and Celtic music.

The parade steps out with the honor guard followed by bagpipers
Saturday
Mar 14

2026 St. Patrick's Parade

Saturday, Mar. 14, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The Celtic Heritage Festival starts with a parade in the Oldest City.

One man competing in the Celtic Games at the Celtic Music and Heritage Festival
Saturday
Mar 14

Celtic Festival Highland Games

Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 14 and 15, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. until done

A Scottish tradition of competitive sports that exhibit the strength of the athletes.

St. Augustine's rich Minorcan heritage is celebrated in this annual festival at the historic Llambias House in downtown St. Augustine.
Saturday
Mar 14

Menorcan Heritage Celebration

Saturday, Mar. 14, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This annual celebration of St. Augustine's Menorcan roots features traditional food and dancing.

The set of a production of "The Mikado" with the three women chorus holding fans over their faces
Friday
Mar 20

First Coast Opera: The Mikado

Friday and Saturday, Mar. 20 and 21, 2026 | Times Vary

A fully-staged presentation of Gilbert & Sullivan's opera with an orchestra and chorus.

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