Orlando Event Calendar For May 2026

On May 16, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will host the 5th annual Ultimate Garden Party, presented by the Glenda G. Morgan Charitable Foundation at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Photo courtesy of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SEAWORLD SEVEN SEAS FOOD FESTIVAL
Through May 17: Embark on a voyage of taste as you sip and sample your way around the world. Enjoy live entertainment while deciding your favorites among global food offerings, wine and cocktail selections and craft beers. SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando. 407-545-5550. seaworld.com

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL
Through June 1: Take in enchanting topiaries and gather gardening tips while sampling seasonal foods. Enjoy live music while picking up advice that can transform your outdoor spaces. Included with admission. EPCOT World Showcase, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. 407-934-7639. disneyworld.disney.go.com

BUSCH GARDENS FOOD, WINE & GARDEN FESTIVAL
Through May 10: A world of taste awaits amid the thrill rides and live entertainment at this annual celebration. Included with admission. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa. 813-884-4386. buschgardens.com

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live. Photo by Omag Staff.

HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE
May 2-3: Brand-new Rhinomite barrels horn first into the action as it joins fan favorites Skelesaurus, Mega Wrex, Bigfoot, Bone Shaker and more for a show that is pure fury on wheels. Saturday 12:30 & 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee. 321-697-3333. ohpark.com

ORLANDO CARNIVAL DOWNTOWN
May 2, 22-24: This vibrant, colorful celebration of Caribbean culture takes place annually in downtown Orlando. The event features a parade of costumed performers, soca, reggae and calypso music and a range of Caribbean foods and crafts for sale. Visit website for times and locations. orlandocarnivaldowntown.com

ROAD TRIP USA
May 7-8: The 300-strong Central Florida Community Arts choir hits the highway onstage for a cross-country celebration of America’s most iconic sounds and stories, accompanied by members of the CFCArts Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Northland Church, 522 Dog Track Road, Longwood. 407-937-1800. cfcarts.com

MOTHER’S DAY IN LEU GARDENS
May 10: Leu Gardens celebrates the day with free admission for moms. Stroll Leu’s 50 lush acres through winding pathways and explore colorful flowering displays. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org

ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL
May 12-25: Back for its 35th year, this unjuried, uncensored and unforgettable celebration of theater, music and dance offers unique theater experiences, visual art displays, child-friendly shows and activities and free concerts. It all takes place at venues in and around Loch Haven Park, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-648-0077. orlandofringe.org

LAS ALUCINAS PODCAST
May 15: Las Alucinas blends comedy and music to create an irreverent, mischievous and loving look at modern Latin life. This show is entirely in Spanish. 8:30 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-66-03.drphillipscenter.org

A TOAST! A TOAST! A TOAST!
May 16: Make a fond toast to the end of Opera Orlando’s 10th season as performers present highlights from the year’s productions. Cocktails 9 p.m., music 10 p.m. Citrus Club, 255 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. Opera Orlando, 3855 St. Valentine Way, Orlando. 407-512-1900. operaorlando.org

SISTAS WHO KILL
May 16: This true crime podcast explores modern and historical cases of black women who have committed homicide. Hosted by best friends MaRah and Taz, the podcast examines the crimes and offers social commentary on biases in the justice system. 8 p.m. The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
May 16: Altamonte Springs ushers in the summer season with a fun-filled celebration packed with live entertainment, themed activities, food vendors and refreshing beverages. 4 p.m. Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd. Altamonte Springs. 407-571-8180. altamonte.org

JOSH GATES
May 23: Settle in for an evening of legends, mysteries and tales of adventure with explorer and host of Discovery Channel’s hit series Expedition Unknown and Josh Gates Tonight. 8 p.m. King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com

MUSIC

Image sourced from abbeyorlando.com

THE ABBEY

100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6103. abbeyorlando.com

• May 1: Armand Hammer, 7 p.m.
• May 3: Troy Doherty, 8 p.m.
• May 7: Curren$y, 6 p.m.
• May 8: Prince Daddy & the Hyena with Remo Drive, Restraining Order, 7 p.m.
• May 9: Gimme Gimme Disco, 8:30 p.m.
• May 11: Archspire, 6 p.m.
• May 12: White Reaper and Drug Church, 6 p.m.
• May 15: Lords of Acid, 6 p.m.
• May 22: The Jazz Room – A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans, 7 & 9 p.m.
• May 23: Orlando Indie Night, 7 p.m.
• May 28: Death Angel, 6 p.m.
• May 30: Aurelio Voltaire, 7 p.m.

ATHENS THEATRE

124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. 386-736-1500. athensdeland.com

• May 9: Ted Torres Martin’s Elvis Tribute, 4 & 8 p.m.
• May 15: Love Story – An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift, 7:30 p.m.
• May 16: Daybreak Live – The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow, 7:30 p.m.
• May 22: The Beach Buoys, 7:30 p.m.
• May 23: Jenene Caramelo Celebrating Celine, 7:30 p.m.
• May 29: Songbird – The Singular Tribute to Barbra Streisand, 7:30 p.m.
• May 30: Simply Tina – Tribute to Tina Turner, 7:30 p.m.

THE BEACHAM

46 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407-648-8363. foundation-presents.com

• May 1: Fishbone, 6 p.m.
• May 3: Inner Wave x Los Mesoneros, 7 p.m.
• May 13: Kings Kaleidoscope, 7 p.m.
• May 16: Chuwi, 7 p.m.
• May 17: Zhamira, 7 p.m.

BLUE BAMBOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-636-9951. bluebambooartcenter.com

• May 1: CuBop! Sextet with Marco Bojorquez, 8 p.m.
• May 2: Dee Lucas, 7 p.m.
• May 3: Rick Braun with Randy Jacobs, 7 p.m.
• May 8: James Hall Trio with Digna Ojito, Shaina LaRoche, 8 p.m.
• May 9: Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra Jazz Concert, 6 p.m.
• May 10: Ricky & the Buzzcatz, 3 p.m.
• May 15: Mia Vassilev Presents Rhapsodic, 8 p.m.
• May 22: Jeff Rupert Quartet, 8 p.m.
• May 23: Swing Boutique with George Grosman, 8 p.m.
• May 29: Michael Mastroianni, 8 p.m.
• May 30: John DePaola Quintet with Suzy Park, 8 p.m.

CAMPING WORLD STADIUM

1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando. 407-440-7900. campingworldstadium.com

• May 8-10: Rolling Loud Orlando, featuring NBA Youngboy, Playboi Carti, Don Toliver, Friday 2-11 p.m., Saturday 1-11 p.m., Sunday noon-10 p.m.

CENTRAL FLORIDA FOLK

Winter Park Public Library, 1050 W. Morse Blvd. 407-679-6426. cffolk.org

• May 31: Sarah Rogo with BroadBand, 2 p.m.

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

• May 6: One Night of Queen, 7:30 p.m.
• May 8: Ari Lennox with Lekan, PHABO, 8 p.m.
• May 9: The Magic of Bronze handbell ensemble, 7 p.m.
• May 17: Jason Mraz, 7:30 p.m.
• May 19: Orlando Sings – Celebrate 250 Years of the United States, 7:30 p.m.
• May 21: Andrés Cepeda, 8 p.m.
• May 24: Cece Teneal – Portrait of Aretha, 6 p.m.

HARD ROCK LIVE

6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407-351-5483. hardrock.com

• May 3: A Night with David Lee Roth, 8 p.m.
• May 5: Ashnikko, 8 p.m.
• May 8: Blessd, 8 p.m.
• May 9: Konpa En Symphony – Arly Lariviere, 8 p.m.

HOUSE OF BLUES

Disney Springs West Side, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Orlando. 407-934-2583. houseofblues.com

• May 3: Arm’s Length, 6 p.m.
• May 17: Cold & Alien Ant Farm, 6 p.m.
• May 23: Tarrus Riley, featuring Dean Fraser and the Blak Soil Band, 7 p.m.
• May 24: Redferrin, 7 p.m.
• May 31: Los Hermanos Rosario, 8 p.m.

HOWEY MANSION MUSIC SERIES

100 Citrus Ave., Howey-in-the-Hills. May 27 at Art & History Museums of Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave. 407-385-0636. howeymusicseries.org

• May 3: Future Nature in Song, 4 p.m.
• May 27: Music in the Gallery—a loom, a fence, a wire, a thread, 5:30 p.m.

JUDSON’S LIVE

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. judsonslive.org

• May 1: Nicole Henry, 7 & 9 p.m.
• May 2-3: Fabiola Méndez, Saturday 6 & 9 p.m., Sunday 6 & 8 p.m.
• May 13: Zach Person, 7 p.m.
• May 14: David Cook, 7 & 9 p.m.
• May 15-16: Ella & The Bossa Beat, Friday 7 & 9 p.m., Saturday 6 & 9 p.m.
• May 17: Paul McDonald and the Mourning Doves, 5 & 7:30 p.m.
• May 20: An Evening with Jake Aboyoun, 7 p.m.
• May 21-22: Tal Cohen Presents Beast Mode Trio, Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 & 9 p.m.
• May 23: Gafieira Rio Miami, 6 & 9 p.m.
• May 24: Leo Middea, 5 & 7:30 p.m.
• May 28: J’Nelle, 7 p.m.
• May 29: The Cold Stares, 7 & 9 p.m.
• May 31: Kurt Rosenwinkel, 5 & 7:30 p.m.

KIA CENTER

400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7900. kiacenter.com

• May 1: Alejandro Sanz, 8 p.m.
• May 13: Diljit Dosanjh, 8 p.m.
• May 21: Laura Pausini, 8 p.m.
• May 24: Carlos Vives, 8 p.m.
• May 29: “Weird Al” Yankovic, 8 p.m.
• May 30: Roberto Carlos, 8 p.m.

KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com

• May 8: Killer Queen, 8 p.m.
• May 16: Classic Albums Live – Creedence Clearwater Revival “Chronicle,” 8 p.m.
• May 28: Happy Together Tour featuring The Association, The Troggs, Gary Puckett, 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC AT THE CASA

Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum, 656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-628-8200. casafeliz.us

• May 21: Solomon Jaye Duo, 6:30 p.m.

ORLANDO AMPHITHEATER

4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. 407-295-3247. orlandoamphitheater.com

• May 23: Sidepiece, 9 p.m.

THE PEABODY AUDITORIUM

600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. 386-671-3462. peabodyauditorium.org

• May 7: Killer Queen, 8 p.m.
• May 16: The Magic of Motown, 7:30 p.m.

THE PLAZA LIVE

425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org

• May 1: Purity Ring, 8 p.m.
• May 7: Clara La San, 8 p.m.
• May 15: Our House – The Music of CSNY, 8 p.m.
• May 30: 49 Winchester, 8 p.m.
• May 31: Cooper Alan, 8 p.m.

RITZ THEATER AT WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. ritztheatersanford.com

• May 15: Orlando Gay Chorus – Fabulous and Fierce, 7:30 p.m.
• May 16: Hotter Than July Stevie Wonder Tribute Show, 7:30 p.m.
• May 17: Sanford Jazz Ensemble, 3 p.m.
• May 23: Ravon Steely Rhoden – A Bob Marley Tribute, 7:30 p.m.

ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE

1340C S.R. A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-209-0367. theamp.com

• May 7: George Thorogood & The Destroyers with The Marshall Tucker Band, 7 p.m.
• May 8: Ethel Cain with 9Million, 7 p.m.
• May 16: JJ Grey’s Blackwater Sol Revue with WAR, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 5 p.m.
• May 17: Iration & SOJA with Tribal Seeds, Artikal Sound System, 5:15 p.m.
• May 23: Sam Barber with Michael Marcagi, Bebe Stockwell, 7 p.m.

THE SOCIAL

54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 321-710-1279. foundation-presents.com

• May 2: Hit the Lights & Major League, 5 p.m.
• May 9: Dance with the Dead + Magic Sword, 6 p.m.
• May 14: Asim Azhar, 7 p.m.
• May 21: Kiesza, 7 p.m.

TIMUCUA ARTS FOUNDATION

2000 S. Summerlin Ave., Orlando. Performances are both in person and live streamed on the website. 800-435-7352. timucua.com

• May 1: John O’Leary’s Projeto Brasileiro, 7:30 p.m.
• May 2: Mudita EP Release Concert, 7:30 p.m.
• May 3: Rejuvenation Orchestra – Sam Rivers Legacy Public Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.
• May 8: Flamencodanza, 7:30 p.m.
• May 9: Yotam Ishay, 7:30 p.m.
• May 15: The Ciel Experience, 7:30 p.m.
• May 16: Morgan Joyce Hart, 7:30 p.m.
• May 29: Liquid Reality, Indian/Jazz Fusion, 7:30 p.m.

THE VANGUARD

578 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. thevanguard.live

• May 1: Layton Giordani, 10 p.m.
• May 8: James Hype, 10 p.m.
• May 16: Acraze, 10 p.m.
• May 22: Audien, 10 p.m.
• WILL’S PUB

1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 407-748-8256. willspub.org

• May 14: Layola with Plazas, Crimesididntcommit, 7 p.m.
• May 16: Oklahoma Stackhouse with The Firewater Tent Revival, Mandarin Orange, 8 p.m.
• May 28: Andres with Resilia, Lilac Kings, 7 p.m.
• May 29: NITE, 7 p.m.
• May 31: Degenerates, TV Generation, Best Days Behind, No Allies, 8 p.m.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

BLUE BAMBOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-636-9951. bluebambooartcenter.com

• May 24: Bravo Chamber Orchestra, 3 p.m.

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS

250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. 407-937-1800. cfcarts.com. Show at Calvary Orlando, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park.

• May 22-23: CFCArts Symphony Orchestra Presents American Maestro – The Music of John Williams, Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 & 7:30 p.m.

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

• May 14: Luka Sulic, 7:30 p.m.
• May 16: Orlando Sings Presents Voice and Flame, 4 p.m.
• May 16: Orlando Sings Presents Stand Tall – Ramsey’s Suffrage Cantata, 8 p.m.

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Box office: 407-770-0071. orlandophil.org. Visit website for location. Venues: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-66-03. drphillipscenter.org; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando.

• May 5: Resonate at Judson’s Live – Beethoven, 6 & 8 p.m.
• May 8: Open Rehearsal – Beethoven Symphony No. 9, 3:30 p.m.
• May 9-10: Classics Series – Beethoven Symphony No. 9,  Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m.
• May 16-17: Symphony Storytime Series – A Treeful of Monkeys, Saturday 10 & 11:30 a.m., Sunday 10 & 11:30 a.m.
• May 23: Pops Series – Cirque Musica, Heroes and Villains, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.
• May 28: Psycho Film with Live Orchestra, 7:30 p.m.

FILM

Central Florida Film Slam. Image sourced from enzian.org

ENZIAN

1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland. 407-629-0054. enzian.org

• May 17: Central Florida Film Slam, noon

HARRY P. LEU GARDENS MOVIE NIGHT

1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org

• May 1: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 8:30 p.m.

RITZ THEATER AT WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. ritztheatersanford.com

• May 14: The Godfather, Part I, 7:30 p.m.
• May 28: Blazing Saddles, 7:30 p.m.