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Gotta Go Orlando is your go-to guide for discovering the latest news, events, activities, and things to do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida. We feature the latest updates from the theme parks, and attractions, together with the latest must-do festivals, local events, and community fun. We also keep you updated with the latest entertainment news, including big-name tours, stand-up comedy, theater shows, and more. We also include the latest food and drink news, together with the best nightlife in the city.


Fierce. Sexy. Cinematic, Orlando Ballet presents Carmen at Steinmetz Hall, February 12 - 15
Witness a bold reimagining of a legendary story - seductive, dangerous, and impossible to look away. Israel Zavaleta Escobedo Photography - Cielo Ibarolla Power. Passion. Obsession. Carmen delivers a heart-racing experience where sultry storytelling and explosive choreography meet a timeless, unforgettable score. Every step brims with intensity as desire spirals into jealousy and heartbreak. Carmen will storm the stage with fierce passion and unstoppable energy. This cinemat

Alastair Mac
Feb 11


Get ready to check in for Ari Lennox’s 2026 Vacancy Tour in Orlando on May 8
Ari Lennox returns to the stage with 2026 North American Tour in support of her critically acclaimed third studio album Vacancy, GRAMMY-nominated R&B powerhouse Ari Lennox is hitting the road in 2026 with her highly anticipated North American tour in support of her critically acclaimed third studio album Vacancy , Produced by Live Nation, the massive 31-city tour kicks off on Sunday, April 12 at WAMU Theater in Seattle making stops across North America in Los Angeles, Atlanta

Alastair Mac
Feb 6


Love is in the air as Central Florida Community Arts brings My Funny Valentine to Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater
My Funny Valentine is the perfect date with exciting options whether you prefer lively dancing or laid-back concert vibes! Celebrating 15 wonderful years, Central Florida Community Arts is bringing My Funny Valentine: Dance the Night Away to Orlando's Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. Love is in the air, and it’s swingin’ on T hursday and Friday, February 5 and 6, 2026 as the biggest Big Band in town sets the mood for the perfect night out. Step into a beautiful space with a sophis

Alastair Mac
Feb 5


Singer-Songwriter Jason Mraz to perform at Orlando's Steinmetz Hall on May 17
Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz has announced a run of intimate headline shows across the East Coast. Multi-platinum recording artist Jason Mraz has announced “Still Yours,” a 2026 run of tour dates across the East Coast, including a show in Orlando on Sunday, May 17 , 2026, at 7:30 pm, with Mraz taking to the stage in the acoustically perfect surroundings of Steinmetz Hall. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 6, at 10 am.

Alastair Mac
Feb 4


The one and only Tori Amos is bringing In Times of Dragons Tour to Orlando on July 9
Crowned “one of the greatest living songwriters” by Rolling Stone, Tori Amos now brings her In Times of Dragons Tour to Dr Phillips Center. Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Tori Amos is returning with a new album in 2026, announcing that In Times of Dragons will be available on May 1. “In Times of Dragons is a metaphorical story about the fight for Democracy over Tyranny, reflecting the current abhorrent non accidental burning down of democracy in real time by the ‘Di

Alastair Mac
Jan 27


Husband-and-wife duo Stephen and Juliette Trafton invite's Orlando to The Traftons in Concert
Join former Broadway performers Stephen & Juliette Trafton (Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Fantasticks) for an unforgettable evening of music and story at the Dr. Phillips Center. Husband-and-wife performers Stephen and Juliette Trafton invite you to an evening of music and story in Orlando, where classic Broadway meets contemporary musical theatre. With credits including Les Misérables on Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera national tour (Stephen as Raoul, Juli

Alastair Mac
Jan 23


Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Debussy’s La Mer at Dr. Phillips Center's Steinmetz Hall
Save the date for what promises to be an unforgettable journey through the beauty, mystery, and intensity of classical music. Experience the magic of orchestral brilliance as Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's Music Director Eric Jacobsen conducts Debussy’s La Mer and Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture—two masterpieces that capture the power and depth of musical storytelling. Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Debussy’s La Mer at Dr. Phillips Center's Steinmetz Hall on Saturda

Alastair Mac
Jan 23


The journey continues as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings a new adventure to Orlando's Walt Disney Theater
The 25/26 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando season brings Harry Potter and The Cursed Child to Dr Phillips Center. Get your tickets now for what is possibly the most anticipated production in the 25/26 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando season, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. Taking to the stage at the Walt Disney Theater on select dates from January 24 – February 21, 2026, the Orlando premier of Broadway’s spellbinding sensation, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is written

Alastair Mac
Jan 22


Join John Legend For an intimate “Evening of Songs & Stories” at Dr Phillips Center on March 19
This special concert will feature John Legend performing intimate renditions of his greatest hits, including “All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” and “Tonight." The mind behind some of the most beloved ballads of our time, EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum musician John Legend now heads to the stage in Orlando for an evening of songs and stories. Experience this intimate imagining of his greatest hits from “All of Me” to “Tonight,” as well as stories from John’s li

Alastair Mac
Jan 21


Country legend Vince Gill is "50 Years From Home" and he's kicking off new tour in Orlando!
Country music star Vince Gill is celebrating five decades in the music industry with a summer headlining tour, and it all starts in Orlando! Back in 1979, Vince Gill left his home in Norman, Oklahoma.A young man with a dream to pursue music full time, and now, looking back, its fair to say the now 22-time Grammy Award-winner, achieved his dreams and then some! To honor the career milestone, in 2025 Gill signed a lifetime contract with his record label MCA, and is currently r

Alastair Mac
Jan 20


Global guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook lands in Orlando with his 2026 World Tour
Experience the spellbinding artistry of Jesse Cook live this January in Orlando. Global guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook sells out concert halls all over the world and Orlando audiences have the opportunity to catch Jesse live on stage at Dr Phillips Center on Wednesday, January 21. His signature fusion of nuevo flamenco guitar, chased with strains of smooth jazz and world music, add an international flavor to his mesmerizing stage shows. Tickets for his Orlando show are on sale no

Alastair Mac
Jan 20


Five-time Grammy Award winning soprano Renée Fleming takes the stage in Orlando at Steinmetz Hall
Renée Lynn Fleming is an American soprano and actress, known for performances in opera, concerts, recordings, theater, film, and at major public occasions. Experience the exquisite power of music and nature in a multimedia program when Renée Fleming, one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time, takes the stage at Steinmetz Hall with “Voice of Nature.” In this breathtaking performance on January 20, 2026, inspired by her Grammy-winning album, Voice of Nature: the Anthropoc

Alastair Mac
Jan 20


A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation dances its way to Orlando
'A Taste of Ireland' is a show featuring live singing and dancing that bridges the gap between storytelling, modern Irish dance, tap and contemporary dance. After premiering Off-Broadway, A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation returns to stages across the USA in 2026, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a Celtic production for a new generation. Performed by former world Irish dance champio

Alastair Mac
Jan 16


Kevin James brings his latest stand-up tour, "Eat the Frog" to Orlando's Dr Phillips Center
The comedy icon Kevin James returns to Orlando as part of his highly anticipated new stand-up tour “Eat the Frog.” Comedy favorite Kevin James is bringing his latest stand-up tour to Dr Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater. Known for his everyman charm, relatable humor and sidesplitting physical comedy, Kevin James will bring the laughs with all-new material in Eat the Frog. Known for his everyman charm, relatable humor and sidesplitting physical comedy, don’t miss Kevin wh

Alastair Mac
Jan 15


SYNTHONY land in Orlando, bringing the energy of a global phenomenon to Florida for the first time ever!
A music event like no other, SYNTHONY is a breathtaking collision of the biggest electronic dance anthems with a live orchestra, DJ’s, vocalists, and immersive visuals. What happens when you mash up epic EDM tracks with a full orchestra? It sounds like SYNTHONY—a breathtaking pairing of electronic and classical music that reimagines the dance anthems of our lives. Hear the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra join DJs and vocalists live on stage. in Orlando performing

Alastair Mac
Jan 15
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