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.

Mike Zito clutches his guitar and sings on stage.
Thursday
Dec 5

Mike Zito At Cafe Eleven

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

This southern soul and blues artist performs his greatest hits.

Saturday
Dec 7

Christmas Parade 2024

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 | 9:00 a.m to 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate the holiday season at St. Augustine's annual parade featuring Santa.

Saturday
Dec 7

Rails to Trails Bike Tour

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. to noon

Pedal or walk through St. Johns County's history and beautiful landscape.

Reenactors defending St. Augustine during the Colonial Night Watch.
Saturday
Dec 7

Colonial Night Watch

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Experience St. Augustine history and join a torch-lit parade.

The St. Augustine Beach sign
Saturday
Dec 7

Surf Illumination — 2024

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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

Drew Harrison wears black clothing with matching glasses and clutches his guitar in front of a grey backdrop.
Saturday
Dec 7

Drew Harrison At Cafe Eleven

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Breathing new life into John Lennon's music through his performances.

Tuesday
Dec 10

Night Market at the Amphitheatre

Four Select Tuesdays | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

On one Tuesday each season, the Night Market offers food, produce, music, and fun.

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 14

Regatta of Lights 2024

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The local yacht club hosts the Nights of Lights boat parade.

Placesettings at a table decorated for the Christmas holidays
Sunday
Dec 15

Bed & Breakfast Holiday Tour

Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

St. Augustine Historic Inns are again hosting this favorite holiday tour.

Two acrobats defy gravity at Venardos Circus
Thursday
Dec 19

Venardos Circus

Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 - Monday, Jan. 5, 2025 | See Times Below

This family-friendly, no performing animals circus, is an annual favorite.

Young ballet dancers, the angels in Nutcracker, holding candles in front of a grand staircase
Friday
Dec 20

The Nutcracker Ballet 2024

Friday, Dec. 20 - Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 | Times Vary

St. Augustine Ballet presents four performances of this classic production.

Lewis Auditorium at Flagle College, as seen from the stage before an event
Sunday
Dec 29

The Barber of Seville

Sunday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024| Times Vary

In their 25th anniversary season, First Coast Opera presents The Barber of Seville.

Tuesday
Dec 31

New Year's Eve 2024

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 - Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

Guests can join the party at these St. Augustine restaurants and bars.

A theater with folks arriving to view a film festival
Thursday
Jan 9

14th Annual St. Augustine Film Festival

Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 9 - 12, 2025 | Times and locations vary

See independent and foreign films at several downtown locations during this annual festival.

A group of people with colorful shoes race towards the finish line.
Saturday
Jan 11

Run With A Vision 5K

Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

A foot race that supports Florida's blind entrepreneurs.

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