17 Days of Free + Low-Cost Arts Events in St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (April 26, 2025)—St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale of Music & the Arts returns May 2nd through May 18th with a full line-up of free and ticketed shows to inspire and entertain. The festival is comprised of over 40 headline and partner events featuring music, dance, visual arts, theatre, spoken word, and more. The calendar features many free events and select ticketed experiences held at venues throughout St. Augustine.
“St. Augustine has such an active and diverse arts community,” says Albert Syeles, Romanza Co-Founder and President. “Romanza Festivale is an opportunity to showcase the people, organizations, and beautiful spaces dedicated to spreading joy through their art. We’re very passionate about making culture accessible to all – that’s why many of the shows are free, donation-only, or are as low-cost as possible. It’s an opportunity for the community to experience what we have available in our own backyards.”
Romanza Festivale features over 40 events hosted at venues, including The Waterworks, Memorial Presbyterian Church, St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church and Courtyard, Third Space Improv, R.J. Murray Middle School, Lewis Auditorium, and more. Performances and events are offered by the following groups:
St. Augustine Art Association • Key of Seas • A Classic Theatre • The North Florida Women’s Chorale • Third Space Improv • The Matanzas Vocal Artists • The 9B Quartet • Akia Uwanda & Taylor Roberts • Lisa Lockhart & Friends • The Tale Tellers • Echo Piano Duo • Drumming with Amber Hall • The Dunehoppers Band • David Ouellette • Yael and Gabriel • The Pinnacle Singers • Bold City Brass • St. Augustine Orchestra • FloArts Students • St. Augustine Community Chorus • Art Box 137 • The Florida Storytelling Troupe • Kimberly Beasley & Brian Luckett • Kaleidoscope of Dance X • The Elite First Coast Flute Choir • David Pedraza • The Storytelling Sims •
Dr. Jonathan Dotson • Deborah Dickey • Evan Anderson Quartet • Mama Blue • St. Augustine Concert Band • Shrink Rap • The Gainesville Brass Quintet • Robert Sims
Romanza Festivale has four headlining events: “An Evening with Mozart” with The San Marco Chamber Players; Svetlana and the New York Collective, performing their hit concert, “Night at the Movies”; The Beaux Arts Chamber Ensemble performing Piano Trios; and “Rach 2 by 6” featuring Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor. Guests can save on tickets using the code ROMANZA. For more information and tickets, visit here.
ABOUT ROMANZA: Since 2009, Romanza has worked to promote and produce cultural events that showcase St. Augustine’s vibrant living culture, enhance the quality of life for residents, and create a positive, lasting impression of the Nation’s Oldest City for visitors. Romanza Festivale is funded in part by the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council and the St. Johns Cultural Council. Romanza produces the award-winning Romanza Festivale, St. Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival, and St. Augustine’s historic St. Patrick Parade, as well as Romanza Collage Concert Series and Romanza Gatherings. High-resolution photos can be found here. Learn more at romanzastaugustine.org and follow along on social media @RomanzaStAugustine
