Art + Culture

From performing arts to visual arts to public and street art, downtown Orlando is the region's year-round gallery, stage, museum, and canvas.

Performing Arts

Dr. Phillips Center

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts hosts a range of performances like touring Broadway shows, ballet, concerts, comedians, and thought-provoking speakers. Its AdventHealth School of the Arts offers classes and camps for those who want to express themselves through the arts.

Sak Comedy Lab

Sak Comedy Lab is known as the training grounds for improv actors, writers, and producers who have risen to network TV variety shows and sitcoms. Sometimes edgy and always fun.

The Abbey

The Abbey features live music, comedy, community theater, and cabaret performances in a chic lounge setting.

 

 

Visual Arts

The Downtown Arts District serves the community by sharing and promoting local art events and exhibitions throughout downtown Orlando. Downtown Orlando also includes a mosaic of independent art galleries throughout its neighborhoods and districts:

• CityArts
• The Falcon Bar & Gallery
• Grand Bohemian Hotel Gallery
• Orlando City Hall Mayor’s Gallery and Terrace Gallery

 

Public Art

See Art Orlando is a collection of nine contemporary public art sculptures that are inspired by the diverse energy and ethos of downtown Orlando. Step up your selfie game with a self-guided tour to spark your own imagination and creativity.

Strolls and bike or scooter rides around downtown Orlando will reveal walls transformed into a gallery of murals in nearly every district and neighborhood. From butterflies and swans to communications pioneers and a giant vintage postcard, you’ll find artful opportunities in surprising places.

Since 2012, Creative City Project has been transforming unsuspecting outdoor spaces in downtown Orlando into street-level stages and interactive art installations.

CITY UNSEEN is an Augmented Reality [AR] citywide public art project, produced and created by Snap! Orlando. This award-winning project opens artistic borders by launching the city into [AR]t experiences, with fusions of works by internationally renowned artists and cutting-edge technology. Download the FREE app to experience CITY UNSEEN.