Get ready for a season of inspiration: Preview what’s ahead at Timucua in 2027

Timucua Arts Foundation is a multi-faceted arts and education institution, presenting concerts and festivals and delivering education and wellness programming to people of all ages.

As Timucua Arts Foundation located at 2000 S Summerlin Ave, Orlando, prepares for an exciting new season, they are closing out its most dynamic season yet, full of outstanding accomplishments!

In the 2025-2026 season alone, Timucua had: 46 art & wellness events, 26 jazz events, performers from 19 countries, 14 world music events, 12 classical music events, 11 Latin events, 11 new music events, 10 Rejuvenation Orchestra rehearsals, 10 poetry events,10 Jazz Jams, 9 Americana events, 9 opera events, 6 theatre events, 4 GRAMMY winners, 2 Artists in Resonance Projects, amongst many winners of other awards.

Timucua’s Co-Founder & Artistic Director Benoit Glazer remarked on this incredible season and what’s to come, “Last season was our strongest yet, but next season will be even better - with more GRAMMY winners, and bigger names throughout the season!” 

In our upcoming season, you can expect a return of Timucua's six annual festivals: August - International Guitar Festival; January - International Chamber Music Festival; February - Timucua Amplifies Black Voices; March - Opera Festival; April - Month of Jazz; and May - World Music Festival, and more.

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In addition to the return of six annual festivals, Timucua is also hosting the following special events this fall. 

• Labor Day Jazz Festival & Cookout with Eric Alexander (September 7th @3:00PM): The Chicago Labor Day Jazz Festival moves to Orlando! Four bands, including a quartet featuring Award-Winning Eric Alexander! Your $50 ticket grants you access to our Labor Day cook-out and beer, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm shows

• Marvin “Smitty” Smith Octet (September 18th @3:00PM, @7:30PM, @9:00PM): Winner of 7 GRAMMY's, Marvin "Smitty" Smith has recorded 350 albums, with such luminaries as Larry Coryell, Michel Camilo, and many, many others. He comes to Orlando with his octet. A drum clinic in the afternoon, a 7pm show and a 9pm show.

• Timucua Forever Fete (November 14th @7:30PM): Timucua’s 26th annual fundraising concert returns this year with a taste of home, highlighting good music, great company, and the French-Canadian spirit of our founders.

  
  

Visit Timucua's program schedule for a complete list of upcoming events. 

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