Orlando Art Events by month

January

Scottish Highland Games
Outdoor festival of axe throwing, archery, food, entertainment, and more. 

Zora Neale Hurston Festival
Celebrating the dominant female voice of the Harlem Renaissance era and her lasting impact on African American culture and art.

Otronicon
Orlando Science Center hosts the four-day celebration of interactive technology

February

Winter Park Weekend of the Arts
Free museum entry, music events, and outdoor special events in Winter Park, FL. 

Bach Festival
Professional Classical Music festival hosted in beautiful Knowles Memorial Chapel.

Indie FolkFest
Folk music and art at the Mennello Museum of American Art Sculpture Garden. 

March

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
More than 225 artists from across the country along Park Ave in Winter Park. 

Gasparilla Music Festival
Music festival in Tampa, 90 minutes west of Orlando. Pop/Rock/Hip Hop acts. 

Florida Strawberry Festival
Carnival rides, pig races, and sweet strawberry treats. Hillsborough County, south of Orlando. 

Orlando Caribbean Festival
Caribbean music and food festival. 

Central Florida Fair
Carnival rides, games, livestock competition, entertainment and more. 

Orlando Indie Comedy Festival
More than 60 comedians from around the world. Hosted at venues across Orlando.

April

UCF Celebrates the Arts
An 8-day music and visual arts festival in multiple venues across Orlando. 

Fiesta in the Park
Crafts, food, and entertainment at Lake Eola Park in the heart of Downtown Orlando. 

Florida Film Festival
One of the top 10 film festivals in the country. Featuring 100s of films. Hosted by the independent, Enzian Theater. 

Florida Music Festival
More than 125 bands in venues throughout Downtown Orlando. 

May

Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival
The country's longest running Fringe Theater festival. Features more than 100 shows of all genres from around the world. More than 250,000 tickets sold during this two week festival. 

July 

Fireworks at the Fountain
4th of July Fireworks at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. 

August

Anthology

August 19-21. Four writers’ original works are paired with custom cocktail tastings, designed to bring a new level of immersion into the art of fiction. Live jazz music, an intimate atmosphere, and incredible storytelling combine to create a one of a kind evening.

September

Global Peace Film Festival
Promoting peace through film. 

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Food, music, and entertainment representing cultures from around the world at Disney's Epcot. 

October

Airplay

Oct 1-30, massive, immersive, inflatable art you can explore - presented by Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center

Come out with Pride
An annual parade and fireworks celebrating the LGBT community. 

November

Electric Daisy Carnival
Electronic music festival every fall. 

Fall Fiesta in the Park
Crafts, food, entertainment at Lake Eola Park in the heart of Downtown Orlando.

Orlando Beer Festival
Try all the beers. 

Festival of the Trees
Hundreds of splendid trees fill the Orlando Museum of Art to prepare you for the holiday season.

Light Up Mount Dora
More than 2 million sparkling lights in quaint downtown Mt Dora, FL. 

December

Grandma Party Bazaar
Finish your holiday shopping with local vendors, food, drink, and live DJs. 

Dazzling Nights

Walk through Leu Gardens, transformed into a Winter Wonderland with a million lights, snow, and more!

Now Snowing
Nightly snow, music, and food in Downtown Celebration Florida. 

Light Up UCF
Carnival rides, Christmas lights, and ice skating at UCF.

Orlando Pottery Festival
Annual holiday art market, featuring unique handmade work for sale created by local ceramic artists.

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