Performing Arts

Get Into the Act with the Performing Arts in St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra.

Professional theater, classical concerts, dance and special events abound on Florida’s Historic Coast.

The Limelight Theatre showcases local talent alongside actors from across the U.S. in seasons that bring drama, comedy and thrillers to the stage in an intimate setting. Sunday matinees make it easy to enjoy an afternoon at the theater with the whole family.

APEX Theatre Studio fosters young artists with a passion and curiosity for acting, singing, dancing and stagecraft through master classes, intensives, staged readings and theatrical productions designed to inspire the next generation of performers.

Comedy and improv also take the spotlight at Third Space Improv, where performers entertain audiences with interactive improv comedy shows, workshops and special events that add a contemporary twist to the local performing arts scene.

A Classic Theatre offers community theatre with a professional approach, presenting classic works, contemporary productions and staged readings throughout the year. Be sure to visit their website for upcoming performances and special events.

Students from Flagler College’s theater arts program take center stage at Lewis Auditorium with performances ranging from musicals and one-act plays to concerts and cultural presentations. The auditorium also welcomes nationally and internationally recognized touring musicians, orchestras and dance companies throughout the year.

PicturedPonte Vedra Concert Hall

Music lovers can enjoy performances from organizations such as the St. Augustine Orchestra and the St. Augustine Community Chorus, which present classical concerts and seasonal performances that celebrate the region’s vibrant arts community.

Audiences can also experience the wonder of live illusion at The Magic Hideaway, where acclaimed magician Bill Abbott presents an intimate evening of sleight-of-hand and storytelling at Casa Monica Resort & Spa.

The performing arts are celebrated in special events year-round.

The annual Saint Augustine Film Festival presents more than 50 outstanding films, including documentaries, independent films, foreign films and first-run movies, along with filmmakers’ panel discussions and director talks. Throughout the year, the St. Augustine Film Society regularly hosts film screenings and special cinematic events at venues including The Waterworks, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of St. Augustine and Limelight Theatre.

Each spring, the Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts showcases the region’s rich cultural heritage through weeks of live performances, including theater, classical music, jazz, dance, visual arts and spoken word events held at venues throughout St. Augustine.

International dance troupes perform at annual festivals including the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival and the St. Augustine Greek Festival, bringing global music and dance traditions to Florida’s Historic Coast.

For more information on performing arts on Florida’s Historic Coast, visit HistoricCoastCulture.com.