SPRING INTO
THE ARTS
Orlando's Can't-Miss Season of Creativity
oRLANDO IS BLOOMING WITH CREATIVITY THIS SPRING
Experience the brilliance of Broadway star Michael James Scott along with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, discover bold performances at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, the longest-running Fringe in the U.S., and curate your must-watch list at the Florida Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying showcase of global cinema.
Theater lovers can catch engaging productions at Orlando Shakes and powerful performances like Boots at Renaissance Theatre.
Art enthusiasts can experience cutting-edge contemporary works at the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition, featuring some of the most innovative artists in the state.
With jazz concerts, interactive exhibits, and hands-on events filling the calendar, the season is alive with inspiration and unforgettable experiences.
Highlights
marquee experiences
Experience Orlando’s dynamic arts scene with the Oscar-qualifying Florida Film Festival, the bold performances of the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, and the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art at the Orlando Museum of Art, showcasing the state’s most innovative artists.
family adventures
Engaging events keep kids and parents entertained with hands-on fun at Mess Fest at the Orlando Science Center. Take a stroll through the Harry P. Leu Gardens to spot origami sculptures throughout the gardens, and get front row tickets for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid at Orlando Familly Stage.
representation in the arts
Bold and expressive productions shine with Boots at Renaissance Theatre, Welcome to Matteson! at Orlando Shakes, and Queer! by Descolonizarte Teatro. Music, dance, and heritage come alive with the Orlando Holi Fest, Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival, and World Music Month at Timucua Arts.
DISCLAIMER: EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCEL – PLEASE VISIT THE EVENT SITES LINKED BELOW TO STAY UP TO DATE ON ANY CHANGES.
mARCH
Boots – Renaissance Theatre Company | Renaissance Theatre
Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Musical – Orlando Family Stage | Orlando Family Stage
Welcome to Matteson-Orlando Shakes | Orlando Shakes
Balanchine, Graham, Pires – Orlando Ballet | Dr. Phillips Center
Queer! – Descolonizarte Teatro | Renaissance Theatre
Florida Horn Festival – UCF School of Performing Arts | UCF Rehearsal Hall
Origami Garden – Harry P. Leu Gardens | Harry P. Leu Gardens
Opera Festival – Timucua Arts | Timucua Arts
APRIL
UCF Celebrates the Arts – UCF College of Arts & Humanities | Dr. Phillips Center
CeCe Teneal: Portrait of Aretha – Orlando Shakes | Orlando Shakes
Florida Film Festival – Enzian | Enzian Theater
Beatrice & Benedict – Opera Orlando | Steinmetz Hall
The Ballad of Baby Doe – Central Florida Vocal Arts | Dr. Phillips Center
Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk & Urban Festival – Hannibal Square Heritage Center | Shady Park
Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival – FL PR Inc. | Downtown Orlando
DTO Jazz Fest – DTO Jazz Fest | Lake Eola Park
MAY
Giselle – Orlando Ballet | Dr. Phillips Center
Mess Fest – Orlando Science Center | Orlando Science Center
The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival – Orlando Fringe | Loch Haven Park
A Dream is a Wish Michael James Scott’s Broadway – Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra | Steinmetz Hall
Orlando Sings Choral Festival – Orlando Sings | Harriett Coleman Center for The Arts
Orlando Carnival Downtown – Orlando Carnival | Downtown Orlando
Florida Prize in Contemporary Art – Orlando Museum of Art | Orlando Museum of Art
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