Free Frontyard Holiday Festival returning to Dr. Phillips Center this Holiday Season

Get ready for snowy nights, live music, holiday movie, festive treats, and performances from local artists and community groups, all season long!

The holidays are returning to Downtown Orlando as Dr. Phillips Center brings back Orlando's new holiday tradition, Frontyard Holiday Festival at Dr. Phillips Center supported by AdventHealth, transforming the Frontyard and Seneff Arts Plaza into a magical holiday destination from November 27 through December 31, 2026.

“This festival is part of our vision to create more free experiences in the Frontyard, one of the 1,000 annual free events planned as part of our master plan,” said Kathy Ramsberger, president & CEO at Dr. Phillips Center. “These events are designed to bring our community together while creating new opportunities that attract visitors and contribute to Orlando’s vibrant tourism economy.”

Opening November 27, 2026, and running through December 31, the festival will once again fill the heart of Downtown Orlando with live entertainment, themed nights, firepits, holiday movie screenings, seasonal beverages and treats, nightly snowfall, interactive experiences, light displays and performances from local artists and community groups.

Adding to the magic, the only transportable carillon in North America will return to the festival. Featuring nearly four tons of bronze bells, the one-of-a-kind instrument will bring the sounds of the season to life. 

Frontyard Holiday Festival continues Dr. Phillips Center’s commitment to creating experiences that bring the community together through the arts. With support from AdventHealth and community partners, the festival provides a free holiday destination in the heart of Downtown Orlando for residents and visitors to gather, celebrate and create memories. 

“The holidays invite us to slow down, reconnect and make memories with the people who matter most,” said Sharon Line Clary, senior vice president of community impact and partnership engagement at AdventHealth. “We’re honored to be part of Frontyard Holiday Festival and to help create a welcoming space where our community can come together and celebrate the season. Through experiences that spark joy and connection, we’re helping nurture body, mind and spirit while creating meaningful moments that can help our community feel whole.”

Happening inside the arts center, Celebrate the Holiday at Dr. Phillips Center will feature an exciting lineup of  entertainment, including Lindsey Stirling, The Nutcracker, Vienna Light Orchestra, Irish Christmas in America, Straight No Chaser and A Very Broadway Christmas, alongside unique performances like The Unauthorized Hallmarkish Parodyand Adam Biner: A Jewish Boy’s Love Letter to Christmas.

With dance, orchestral music, comedy and live performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

The full lineup can be found at Celebrate the Holidays at Dr. Phillips Center.  

The festival is made possible through the generous support of AdventHealth, the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board, The Main Law Firm, OUC – The ReliableOne and Massey Services, Inc., along with a generous donation from Neal & Jan Dempsey.

This project is also funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.

Additional details about this year’s performances, themed nights, movie screenings and other festival experiences will be announced soon and can be found here.

EVENT DETAILS

What: Frontyard Holiday Festival at Dr. Phillips Center supported by AdventHealth

When: November 27–December 31, 2026

Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Frontyard and Seneff Arts Plaza

Admission: Free

To stay updated on programming and event details, visit drphillipscenter.org.

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