Arts & Culture – Showcase galleries, theaters, museums, live music venues, or cultural events happening in the area.
JACKSONVILLE
Florida Theatre – Historic 1927 Movie Palace on the National Register of Historic Places hosting 200+ performances annually, from Elvis-era legends to today’s rock, country, classical, and dance ensembles.
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (Times-Union Center) – Features the Moran Theater presenting Broadway touring productions like Hamilton, Wicked, and Rent, alongside the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens – Stunning riverfront museum featuring European and American art collections spanning 8,000 years, with historic gardens and interactive education programs.
Ritz Theatre and Museum – African American-oriented theater in the historic LaVilla neighborhood with 426-seat venue hosting jazz concerts, dance, theatrical productions, and cultural history exhibits.
Downtown Jacksonville Art Walk – Monthly First Wednesday event from 5-9pm spanning 15+ blocks with 40+ galleries, museums, cultural venues, street performers, and live music in Hemming Park.
MIAMI
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) – Waterfront museum showcasing modern and contemporary international art with stunning Biscayne Bay views, rotating exhibitions, and cultural programming.
Wynwood Walls – World-famous outdoor street art museum featuring giant murals from internationally renowned artists, constantly evolving with new works in Miami’s most vibrant art district.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts – South Florida’s premier performing arts venue in its 20th season, hosting Broadway tours, Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet, and diverse cultural performances.
Art Basel Miami Beach – World-class contemporary art fair held annually in December, drawing collectors and artists globally with pop-ups, satellite fairs, and international exhibitions.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens – Historic 1910s Italian Renaissance-inspired estate featuring original furnishings, artwork, and 10 acres of European-inspired gardens on Biscayne Bay.
TAMPA
Tampa Museum of Art – Downtown museum featuring innovative exhibitions focused on ancient, modern, and contemporary art with Greek and Roman antiquities and sculpture garden.
Straz Center for the Performing Arts – One of the nation’s finest performing arts centers with five theaters, hosting Broadway shows, Opera Tampa, concerts, and diverse performances year-round.
Tampa Theatre – Historic 1926 movie palace with Mediterranean Revival architecture, offering classic films, concerts, and special events in an ornate, atmospheric setting.
Ybor City Historic District – Vibrant cultural neighborhood with preserved cigar factories, Latin American heritage, art galleries, live music venues, and the historic Columbia Restaurant.
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts – Annual juried fine arts festival along Tampa’s Bayshore Boulevard featuring 300+ artists, live entertainment, and family activities celebrating regional creativity.
ORLANDO
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Downtown Orlando’s hub for international and local artists representing virtually every genre, from Broadway to ballet to contemporary performances.
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art – Winter Park museum housing the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, including his legendary chapel interior.
Orlando Museum of Art – Founded in 1924 in Loch Haven Park, providing visual art education and experiences with American art, African art, and contemporary exhibitions.
Rollins Museum of Art – Located on historic Rollins College campus in Winter Park, featuring 5,700+ works spanning ancient sarcophagi to 21st-century contemporary art with free admission.
Orlando Fringe Festival – Largest fringe theater festival in the U.S., presenting hundreds of uncensored performances across multiple venues including theater, comedy, music, and dance.
ST. PETERSBURG
The Dalí Museum – Houses world’s most comprehensive collection of Salvador Dalí’s works in a building designed specifically to showcase his surrealist masterpieces with iconic architecture.
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg – Waterfront museum featuring masterpieces from Monet, O’Keeffe, Rauschenberg, sculpture garden, and one of Florida’s most respected photography collections.
Mahaffey Theater (Duke Energy Center for the Arts) – 2,031-seat venue with European box-style seating hosting Broadway, classical, pop, rock, comedy, dance, and the renowned Florida Orchestra.
Chihuly Collection – First permanent collection of Dale Chihuly glass art in a building designed specifically for that purpose, featuring spectacular blown glass installations.
SHINE Mural Festival – Annual October festival bringing local and national muralists together to create new street art, contributing to St. Pete’s 600+ murals citywide.
HIALEAH
Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment – Hosts bi-monthly themed art exhibits featuring local artists, with free admission, drinks, and light bites at gallery opening events.
Hialeah Park Cultural Campus – Historic landmark offering cultural programming, community events, and exhibitions celebrating the city’s diverse heritage and centennial.
Miami-Dade County Auditorium – Nearby performing arts venue hosting concerts, theater productions, and cultural performances serving the greater Hialeah community.
Local Gallery Scene – Growing network of independent galleries and artist studios showcasing Cuban-American and Latin American contemporary art and cultural expressions.
Community Cultural Events – City-sponsored festivals, concerts, and celebrations reflecting Hialeah’s rich multicultural identity and Latin American artistic traditions.
TALLAHASSEE
Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA) – Florida State University’s art museum connecting the university and broader community to the arts through exhibitions, collections, and public programming.
Tallahassee Museum – 52-acre museum combining natural habitat zoo, historic buildings from 1880s pioneer era, nature trails, and rotating art exhibitions in natural Florida setting.
LeMoyne Arts – Center for visual arts providing fine art exhibitions, year-round classes, community workshops, and Chain of Parks Art Festival, Florida’s premier outdoor art show.
FSU School of Theatre – Nationally recognized theater program presenting professional-caliber productions from Shakespeare to contemporary works in multiple performance spaces.
Railroad Square Art District – Vibrant arts district known for First Friday festivals featuring galleries, studios, live music, food trucks, and artist demonstrations in historic warehouse spaces.
FORT LAUDERDALE
Broward Center for the Performing Arts – World-class venue in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District hosting Broadway shows, concerts, dance, opera, and comedy with multiple theaters.
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale – Contemporary art museum featuring significant collections of CoBrA movement art, Latin American art, and rotating exhibitions with educational programming.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens – Historic house museum set in lush botanical gardens featuring art exhibitions, cultural events, and guided tours blending art and nature beautifully.
FATVillage Arts District – Vibrant neighborhood known for colorful murals, independent art galleries, monthly art walks, and creative community events in renovated warehouses.
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) – Annual festival showcasing independent films, documentaries, and international cinema, attracting film enthusiasts and filmmakers worldwide.
PORT ST. LUCIE
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center Gallery – Dynamic art gallery featuring rotating exhibitions of local and regional artists with diverse mediums and styles.
St. Lucie Cultural Alliance – Hub for cultural programming connecting residents to exhibitions, events, galleries, and local artists, with online shop featuring original artworks.
Downtown Fort Pierce Arts District – Nearby historic downtown with galleries, live performance venues, Second Saturday Art Walk, and vibrant street art celebrating Treasure Coast creativity.
Sunrise Theatre – Restored 1923 theater in Fort Pierce presenting concerts, Broadway shows, comedy, and classic films in historic atmospheric venue.
Public Art Displays – Extensive collection of outdoor sculptures and murals along roadways and public spaces throughout Port St. Lucie celebrating community and nature.
CAPE CORAL
Cape Coral Art Center – Since 1977, offering year-round classes, two gallery spaces with rotating exhibitions, art supply store, and gift shop in 15,000 sq ft facility in Rubicond Park.
Cape Coral Art League – Chartered 1965 nonprofit presenting eight major art exhibitions annually, annual art fair in January, workshops with world-renowned artists, and scholarship programs.
Cultural Park Theater – Community-driven theater delivering full calendar of productions including musicals, dramas, and comedies in intimate, accessible venue with high-quality performances.
Harbour View Gallery – Artists-owned co-op gallery exhibiting juried local art, staffed entirely by exhibiting artists, hosting 300+ local artists since 2007 in waterfront location.
Cape Coral Festival of the Arts – Massive January festival attracting hundreds of artists and thousands of attendees for two days of fine art, food, live music, and family entertainment.
