Arts & Culture Events in Orlando

Opera Orlando: Flying Dutchman

Opera Orlando presents Wagner's dramatic Flying Dutchman at Steinmetz Hall.

Tasting with Master Sommelier George Miliotes: Grand Cru Reserve

Master Sommelier George Miliotes presents the Grand Cru Reserve tasting experience at Judson's Live.

Orlando Ballet: Alice in Wonderland (5+)

Orlando Ballet presents a stunning Alice in Wonderland at Steinmetz Hall. Recommended for ages 5+.

Orlando Wine Festival & Auction 2026

The Orlando Wine Festival & Auction is a multi-day event featuring exclusive vintner dinners, an outdoor tasting, celebrity chef demonstrations, and a live wine auction. Proceeds support local charities.

Jesse Cook

Flamenco-fusion guitarist Jesse Cook performs at Steinmetz Hall.

Orlando Ballet: Director's Collection — Paquita, Miroirs, Deverell

Orlando Ballet presents the Director's Collection featuring Paquita, Miroirs, and Deverell at Steinmetz Hall.

Outdoor Sculpture Tour — Rollins College Campus

A self-guided 1.6-mile outdoor sculpture tour exploring seven outdoor sculptures from the Rollins Museum of Art collection. The tour begins at the museum's front steps and ends at The Alfond Inn — a beautiful way to experience world-class sculpture in…

Art at The Alfond Inn

The Alfond Inn at Rollins displays a curated selection of works from the Rollins Museum of Art's Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art. The hotel's art-filled spaces make it a unique cultural destination — guests and visitors can experience world-class…

Luca Molnar: Worker Bees (Mural)

A new mural by Bloomberg Philanthropies Artist Luca Molnar, whose compositions layer historical photographs with decorative patterns — scrapbooking the past, research, and identity. Part of the Art Pollination program at Mennello, this ongoing mural…

Breaking Tradition: Distinguishing American Stained Glass

Explores the dramatic shift in American stained glass pioneered by Louis Comfort Tiffany and John La Farge. Featuring opalescent glass innovations that introduced a new painterly aesthetic, the exhibition shows how artists adopted and broke from convention…

PHENOMENA: The Exhibition

PHENOMENA: The Exhibition is an interactive journey featuring over 20 stunning and immersive optical illusions and sensory experiences. Explore the science of perception — how the brain processes light, color, motion, and form. An awe-inspiring experience…

I remember when... Reflections from the RMA Staff

A thoughtful exhibition created by RMA staff members, featuring personal artwork and reflections that explore memory, experience, and the meaning of art in everyday life. A unique behind-the-scenes look at the people who make the museum what it is.

The Captivating Unknown: Charting Our Relationship with the Cosmos

An exhibition exploring humanity's fascination with outer space through art. Works in the exhibition chart how artists have imagined and responded to the cosmos — from ancient celestial mapping to contemporary space exploration imagery. Part of the Rollins…

Being Outdoors: Recreation in the American Imagination

An extended exhibition exploring how American artists have depicted leisure, recreation, and the outdoors throughout history. Features works ranging from 19th-century landscapes to contemporary scenes of everyday outdoor life — celebrating the American…

Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize

The Carlos Malamud Prize exhibition spotlights emerging artists selected through the Pathways program. Features dynamic sculptural works including large-scale hanging fabric sculptures — a bold showcase of the next generation of artistic talent supported…

Created in Community: Portraits of Pulse

Created in Community: Portraits of Pulse is a powerful exhibition honoring the victims and survivors of the Pulse nightclub tragedy through community-created portraiture. Opening on the 10th anniversary of the June 12, 2016 tragedy, the exhibition reflects…

The House that Freedoms Built

'The House that Freedoms Built' by La Vaughn Belle is a powerful exhibition examining themes of freedom, architecture, and cultural identity. The works explore how physical spaces embody and reflect the liberties — and constraints — of the communities…

Animate! Orlando

It's an ANIMATION CELEBRATION. 3 days of anime, animation, cosplay, and more! Live entertainment, Q&As, video and tabletop gaming, panels, costume contests, cosplay wrestling, and so much more fandom to explore. FRIDAY                4 PM to 1 AM SATURDAY …

MOCA Orlando Free Community Saturday

The Museum of Contemporary Art Orlando offers free Saturday admission on select weekends, making contemporary art accessible to all. Enjoy rotating exhibitions, gallery talks, and family-friendly art activities in the heart of downtown Orlando.

Austin's Coffee Poetry & Spoken Word (Every Wednesday)

Austin's Coffee in Winter Park hosts a weekly poetry and spoken word open mic every Wednesday evening. A long-running community staple, the event brings together Orlando's writers, poets, and performers in an intimate, supportive coffee shop setting.…