Holiday performances without the snow and ice? Absolutely, on Florida’s sunny Historic Coast.
In addition to the world-famous Nights of Lights, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches bring the holiday spirit with music, dance, and dramatic performances covering every genre – from rockin’ to traditional.
For a traditional holiday choral experience, join the Anastasia City Baptist Choir for “The Silence and the Sound” – Christmas Cantata on Dec. 8.
The St. Augustine Community Chorus has two-holiday performances this year. “Noel! Noel!” on Dec. 14-15 which kicks off the St. Augustine Community Chorus’ 76th season at the Cathedral Basilica. The Messiah Sing-A-Long on Dec. 21 is an immersive experience.
The St. Augustine Orchestra performs “The Sounds of the Season” on Dec. 8, a delightful extravaganza of festive songs. The EMMA Concert Series welcomes the Gainesville Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 17 for a Holiday Pops Concert.
The St. Augustine Ballet’s annual performance of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Dec. 20-22, is a holiday tradition performed by professional and student dancers from across the region. Christmas Fantastique, a modern interpretation of The Nutcracker, was created and is performed by Zoika’s Dance School Dec. 7-8. The St. Augustine Winter Spectacular, Dec. 14-15, features high kicks, acrobatics, and plenty of holiday spirit.
Limelight Theatre’s Christmas Cabaret, from Dec. 12-22, showcases the region’s top talent, while Christmas with Mrs. Flagler at The Waterworks is an intimate storytelling experience of Victoria-era Christmas tales. Experience the classic It’s a Wonderful Life in two unique performances: A Live Radio Play presented by A Classic Theatre at The Waterworks on Dec. 6-15 and APEX Theatre presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” Live from the Backyard Stage at The AMP on Dec. 20-21.
Located between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida’s Historic Coast includes historic St. Augustine and the seaside golf hub of Ponte Vedra, along with 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches.
