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Hundreds of performances and experiences to fill the streets of Downtown Orlando as IMMERSE 2026 returns Feb. 20 - 22

Alastair Mac
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Tickets for Central Florida's signature arts event, Immerse from Creative City Arts are on sale now.

Immerse, the 11th annual event from Creative City Arts will take place Feb. 20 – 22 in Downtown Orlando

Creative City Project has announces the return of IMMERSE, Central Florida’s iconic large-scale arts celebration, returning to Downtown Orlando Friday, February 20 – Sunday February 22, 2026.

Presented by AdventHealth, IMMERSE will once again transform 10 city blocks into a vibrant, multi-sensory world of life performance, immersive installations, and unexpected creative encounters.

Now in its 11th year, IMMERSE continues to expand its artistic reach and impact, inviting audiences to explore an unforgettable lineup of dynamic experiences, including major headline features from Architects of Air and Blue Man Group, with more than 100 additional artists and installation experiences to be announced in early 2026.

“IMMERSE is the heart of what Creative City Project is all about,” said Cole NeSmith, Founder and Artistic Director of Creative City Project. “Each year, we collaborate with extraordinary artists and partners to create experiences you truly cannot find anywhere else. IMMERSE 2026 will continue that tradition, bringing bold, unexpected creativity to the streets of Downtown Orlando and inspiring our community in powerful new ways.”

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For the first time since its IMMERSE appearance in 2019, Architects of Air returns to Orlando with an all-new luminarium, called Arborialis. Founded in 1992 by artist Alan Parkinson, Architects of Air creates monumental inflatable sculptures comprised of walk-in environments of color, light, and labyrinthine design that have toured more than 40 countries and captivated millions.

Arborialis will open at the Seneff Arts Plaza at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Thurs., Feb. 5, 2026, and run through Sun., Feb. 22 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Guests must reserve a scheduled time to experience the installation, which is an architecturally stunning, air-filled, maze-like environment that invites reflection, play, and pure wonder.

One of Orlando’s most iconic performance groups, Blue Man Group, returns to IMMERSE with an electrifying festival-weekend presence. The trio will debut performances connected to their brand-new custom-built theatre at ICON Park, bringing their signature blend of high-energy music, inventive comedy, and immersive non-verbal performance to the streets of Downtown Orlando.

“We love transforming Downtown Orlando into a massive artistic playground,” said Melyssa Marshall, executive director of Creative City Project and IMMERSE producer. “The move to February showed us the possibilities for lighting, weather, and community partnerships. Bringing IMMERSE back for its 11th year is incredibly exciting, and we cannot wait to reveal everything we’ve been creating over the past year.”

Tickets on Sale Now

While the heart of IMMERSE remains free and open to all, ticketed experiences allow guests to unlock even more of what the festival has to offer:

IMMERSE Full Experience — $25

Unlock more of the art you love. Includes entry into Architects of Air and admission to a special reserved viewing area for Sunday’s signature experience.

IMMERSE VIP Experience — $100

Experience IMMERSE at its most elevated. Enjoy a curated route through the event, access to exclusive VIP areas, intimate artist encounters, two drink tickets, and admission to the reserved viewing area for Sunday’s signature experience.

IMMERSE VIP Dining Experience — $180

Savor an exclusive chef-crafted dining experience on Orange Avenue and enjoy all the premium benefits of the VIP Experience — including VIP lounges, art encounters, drink tickets, and access to the reserved viewing area for Sunday’s signature experience.

Reserve your special experience at www.IMMERSEfest.com.

In addition to IMMERSE presented by AdventHealth, this year’s programming is also partially funded by a grant through the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board and Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs.

“We are honored to support IMMERSE 2026 presented by AdventHealth – a vibrant celebration of how the arts inspire connection, healing, and hope,” said Sharon Line Clary, senior vice president of community impact and partnership engagement at AdventHealth. “As we celebrate National Heart Month, we’re reminded of the powerful link between creativity and well-being. Engaging with the arts can inspire hope, reduce stress, and nurture body, mind, and spirit. At AdventHealth, helping people feel whole guides everything we do, and IMMERSE beautifully brings that vision to life for our entire community.”

Visit www.creativecityproject.com for more information about IMMERSE and other Creative City Project events.

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