The weekend is here and with so much to enjoy, we've brought together the ten best things to do in Orlando this weekend that you can't afford to miss! Looking for something fun to do in Orlando this weekend? The good news is that there is a huge variety of exciting happening around the city, including live music, stand-up comedy shows, car shows, sporting events, musicals, plays, nightlife, food and drink experiences and so much more. With so much to do this weekend in Orland

Get ready for a new lineup of flavors at The Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World has revealed that new specially crafted food and drinks are coming soon to the Magic Kingdom, with The Diamond Horseshoe set to offer a new limited-time offering this fall. The Diamond Horseshoe, located in Liberty Square, and themed to an Old West music hall, has until recently offered an an all-you-care-to-enjoy holiday inspired dinner menu. The restaurant closed earlier this

You gotta try Old Hickory Steakhouse, named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in America on OpenTable, and also recently received Wine Spectator’s 2026 Best of Award of Excellence. Old Hickory Steakhouse, the signature dining experience at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, has been named one of the Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America for 2026 by OpenTable. The list highlights the nation's top hotel and resort restaurants, compiled using OpenTable’s comprehensive diner d

Fall enrollment now open for more than 30 classes at AdventHealth School of the Arts, ages 3-18+ Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has opened enrollment for over 30 fall classes at AdventHealth School of the Arts, including the launch of a new musical theatre program, Eighth Notes, designed for aspiring performers in grades three through five. The program provides students with year-round training in acting, singing and dance while preparing them for future perform

The Brazilian steakhouse will serve a $60 three-course prix-fixe dinner at both Central Florida locations from August 16 through September 30. Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse will participate in Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining 2026 at its Orlando and Kissimmee restaurants, serving a specially curated three-course prix-fixe dinner for $60 per guest from August 16 through September 30, 2026. Created for guests searching for a distinctive Magical Dining experience in Orlando or

Rising artists worldwide can enter Hard Rock Rising for a grand prize including a Coke Studio recording session, $10,000, a Hard Rock Orlando performance and more. Hard Rock Cafe and Coca‑Cola has launched Hard Rock Rising, a music competition spanning 34 countries and 64 Hard Rock Cafes, giving emerging artists a career‑launching stage. For more than five decades, breakthrough artists and legends have taken the stage at Hard Rock Cafes, with Coca‑Cola buildinga global platfo

Fall brings cooler temperatures and a huge choice of fall festivals and outdoor fun in Orlando, with fun for all-ages to enjoy! As Orlando looks forward to fall, the red hot heat of Summer makes way for the slightly cooler temperatures of fall, allowing everyone to venture outdoors again, and enjoy Orlando's many Fall Festivals, Art Festivals, Fall Fairs, Oktoberfest Events, Music Festivals, Pumpkin Patches, and more. Families can look forward to backdrops for fall family pho

The Art of Banksy is now open at Straz Center, showcasing over 160 pieces by the famed street artist. The Art of Banksy featuring original and authenticated works associated with one of the most intriguing and talked-about artist in modern history is now on display in Tampa, offering the public the opportunity to experience Banksy's art up close and personal like never. Displayed within MorsaniHall at the Straz Center in Tampa, the exhibition is on display now through Septem

New classes, a Junior Thespian Troupe, post-show family workshops, and early childhood programs reflect a continued investment in learning through theatre. Orlando Family Stage has announced registration for its 2026-2027 education programs, introducing expanded weekend and after-school classes, a new Junior Thespian Troupe for homeschool students, and a new series of post-show family workshops that extend learning beyond the stage. The new season reflects Orlando Family Stag

The 80s and 90s hitmaker Bryan Adams brings his "Roll With The Punches Tour" to Kia Center on August 5 with special guests, Pat Benatar anf Neil Giraldo! Rock icon Bryan Adams is currently on the road with a second run of dates on his headline “Roll With The Punches” Tour. Last year, the Canadian rockers biggest tour in years, saw the singer-songwriter perform shows in New Zealand and Australia, before heading to the UK & Ireland for 12 shows, followed by 35 dates across Euro

The U.S. Soccer Men's National Team will play its first match following the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Orlando. Inter.co Stadium will host the U.S. Men’s National Team for an international friendly against Peru on Saturday, Sept. 26, U.S. Soccer announced today. The Fan Appreciation Match will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET and be broadcast on TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo and Peacock, with radio coverage provided by Westwood One Sports and Fútbol de Primera. “We’re proud to

Halloween delights are creeping closer at Disney Springs, check out the complete wickedly delicious lineup available this spooky season. Ghosts, goblins, and foodies alike, it’s time to dust off the cobwebs because Halloween at Walt Disney World is upon us already! Starting August 11, fang-tastic treats will appear at Disney Springs and last throughout spooky season! The chefs have conjured up delicious treats of their own. From new items like Candle Petit Cakeat Amorette’s P

Community engagement efforts have provided more than 66,700 tickets to community members since 2014. his summer, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has kicked off its 2026–27 Community Giveback season, continuing its vision of Arts For Every Life® and making meaningful arts experiences accessible to everyone in Central Florida. Since 2014, the arts center's community engagement efforts have provided more than 66,700 tickets to students, teachers, veterans, first resp

Walt Disney World is currently constructing Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new resort on Bay Lake, on the former site of the River Country water park, between Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge, and its set to open in Summer 2027. Disney Lakeshore Lodge is set to open at Walt Disney World in 2027, and Walt Disney World has shared their first concept art of the interior of the new resort, including three restaurants, a Pocahontas-themed lobby, and a stunning fireworks lounge. You

Enjoy an unforgettable concert experience filled with the magic of the holiday season and all your favorite Christmas songs. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Christmas this holiday season with the Vienna Light Orchestra’s Christmas Tour 2026. Following a successful 2025 holiday tour, the Vienna Light Orchestra are returning to Orlando on December 15, with shows at 3 pm and 7 pm in the Walt Disney Theater., performing beloved Christmas classics, including “White Christma