Music Festivals
Florida’s Historic Coast is a Hotbed for All Kinds of Music Festivals
If there’s an open field or a pavilion on the beach, there’s probably a festival taking place.
Looking for something to do this weekend in St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra?
Editor's Note: Please call to confirm before driving long distances as some times and details may vary.
Date: March 31, 2023
Gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. This is a FREE event live from the Backyard Stage at The AMP. 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine.
Dates: April 1 & 2, 2023
Artists and fine craftsmen from the Northeast Florida and around the country will once again converge at the Old Town Art Show at Francis Field in St. Augustine. The show will feature showcase nearly 100 juried artisans and master craftsmen who will be exhibiting their carefully created jewelry, pottery, paintings, fiber art, glass art, sculpture, photography, wood and much, much more. Admission is free. Show hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Dates: April 1 & 2, 2023
Presented by Ancient City Entertainment, this 2-day festival of music from the Women of Florida features Bad Dog Mama, Ramona + the Riot, Amy Hendrickson, Jolie, Sailor Jane and more. Plus woman owned swag and mini pop-up shops! Food and drink available for purchase. The festival is 2-10 p.m. on Saturday and 3- 9 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $25 for one day, $40 for a weekend pass.
Date: April 1, 2023
Experience the beautiful A1A Scenic Byway by bike. The tour starts in Marineland and consists of cycling routes that pass through historic St. Augustine, the Hammock and Flagler Beach. The race has 15, 36, 72 or 100 mile routes and takes place from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Early packet pickup with a festive kick off cookout on Friday, March 31 from 3-7 p.m. at River to Sea Preserve, 9805 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
Date: April 1, 2023
From 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Saturday morning, shoppers stroll up and down the vendor-lined pathways of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market, browsing more than 100 tents loaded with local produce, flowers, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts and more. Admission into the market is free.
Date: April 2, 2023
Experience this annual event where watercraft decorated with flags and buntings receive a special blessing from the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine. The ceremony begins at noon with a procession from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine to the St. Augustine Municipal Marina.
Date: April 7, 2023
Join Art Galleries of St. Augustine the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. for new exhibits, refreshments and live music at many participating galleries.
For easy mobility downtown, patrons and visitors can enjoy the complimentary shuttle service that runs from 6-9 p.m. provided by Old Town Trolleys. To use this service, shuttle stickers may be picked up at any participating AGOSA gallery. Shuttles can be boarded at any of the following stops: in front of Butterfield Garage and ArtBox, the Lightner Museum, Aviles Street, as well as in front of Bold Art Gallery near Hypolita Street.*
Date: April 8, 2023
Join Betty Griffin Center for a family-friendly 5K and help support the Betty Griffin Center which saves the lives of domestic and sexual abuse survivors in St. Johns County. Registration ranges from $25-$35. The run begins at 8 a.m. at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach.
Date: April 8, 2023
The St. Augustine Easter Week Festival is excited to host the 64th Annual Easter Parade. It's family fun for all ages. Enjoy watching beautifully decorated floats, marching bands, dance troupes, horses and so much more! And of course, the star of the parade... the Easter Bunny! The parade begins at 9 a.m. at the Old Jail, down San Marco Ave., onto Cathedral Place, and ends on Cordova St. before the Visitors Center.
Date: April 9, 2023
The St. Augustine Easter Week Festival presents the 2023 Easter promenade, featuring St. Augustine locals and visitors promenading in their Easter finery. Here are some of the categories, each with a winner: Best Dressed Little Girl, Best Dressed Little Boy, Best Dressed Mother/Daughter, Best Dressed Father/Son, Best Dressed Family, Best Dressed Pet, Best Easter Hat, and Furthest Traveled. The Promenade is free and takes place at 1 p.m. at the Gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitucion.
Dates: April 14 & 15, 2023
Featuring JJ Grey and Mofro, Brothers of a Feather, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, and more!
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, in partnership with Anastasia State Park, announce JJ Grey’s Blackwater SOL Revue, a two-day music and camping festival taking place at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Anastasia State Park. Presented by St. Johns County Cultural Events Division in partnership with Friends of Anastasia State Park, Blackwater SOL Revue combines soul, rock, and blues in a way that naturally comes together.
Dates: April 14-16, 2023
Join Gamble Rogers this spring for a fun festival featuring four stages, camping, food trucks, local artisans, vendors, and more all at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds! Headliners for 2023 include Iris Dement, Bill & The Belles, Robin & Linda Williams, Annie & The Hot Club, Richard Smith, Red & Chris Henry & Their All Star Band, and Wyatt Ellis. This Gamble Rogers Folk Festival event is made possible with support from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council and the St. Johns Cultural Council.
Date: April 15, 2023
Riding Into History, one of America's premier motorcycle events, returns to World Golf Village in St. Augustine. The gates open at 10 a.m., and there will be hundreds of classic British motorcycles to view along the Village's Walk of Champions. Vendors, exhibitors and entertainment will be onsite. Tickets for the event are $15 at the gate.
Date: April 15, 2023
The St. Augustine branch of the American Association of University Women is hosting LUNAFEST 2023 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center. This year’s films challenge our perceptions about the world and spark conversation. Stories reflect the diverse perspectives of the filmmakers and their subjects. It is advised that some material may not be suitable for children under 13. This year’s festival is comprised of seven (7) short films for a running time of 90 minutes. Monies raised will go to support AAUW Florida Tech Trek camps for 8th grade girls and four scholarships for St. Johns college students. Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 day of the show.
Date: April 16, 2023
Don't miss Mean Mary's 8 p.m. performance at The Original Café Eleven. Tickets are $20 in advance/ $25 day of show. 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach.
Dates: April 19-23, 2023
Experience more than 100 events over five days in America’s Most Photogenic City®. Florida's Historic Coast is spreading its wings to present another year of birding and outdoor photography where participants benefit from insights and instruction from a collection of upper-echelon international nature and wildlife photographers at multiple venues.
Date: April 22,2023
At this festival, songwriters from Nashville perform and share the stories behind their songs. Enjoy an evening of popular music. Plus, there will be local food trucks and vendors. The event will also have a Kids Corner. The show is from 5-10 p.m., and gates open at 4 p.m. at Nocatee. General admission is $25. VIP tickets are available for $100.
Date: April 26-30, 2023
Participate in the St. Augustine Art Association’s St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out, a community-wide plein air event celebrating the area’s history.
For more upcoming events in St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra, check out our events calendar.