IMMERSE returns to Downtown Orlando, filling the streets with a bold, vibrant celebration of art and performance!

Over three days, IMMERSE fills 10 city blocks of Downtown Orlando with live performances, immersive art installations, and unexpected creative moments.

IMMERSE returns to downtown Orlando for its 11th year this weekend, filling the city with a bold, vibrant celebration of art and performance, February 20–22, 2026. 

Over the course of three days, 10 downtown blocks will host an ever-changing mix of live shows, large-scale installations such as Architects of Air with their new brand new Luminarium called Arborialis, and hands-on experiences that invite the community to explore creativity in unexpected ways.  

One of the world’s most recognizable performance groups, Blue Man Group returns to IMMERSE with an electrifying presence throughout the festival weekend.

More headline performances include the Orlando Vocal Collective, returning with a soul-stirring tribute to iconic voices, while MESH: The Signal delivers a pulse-pounding immersive dance experience.

In addition to these extraordinary acts, the festival features performances from Central Florida-based arts organizations, including Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Orlando, Renaissance Theatre Co, Central Florida Community Arts, Orlando Science Center and dozens more!

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Across three unforgettable days, IMMERSE encourages audiences to step away from daily stress and into shared moments of music, movement, and creativity – reminding guests that art isn’t just entertainment, but an essential part of a healthy, connected community.

“This year’s IMMERSE is our biggest yet, and these three headliners are just the beginning,” says Creative City Project Founder and Artistic Director Cole NeSmith. “IMMERSE is about creating experiences audiences can’t have anywhere else in the world. Only at IMMERSE can you see Cirque du Soleil artists flying high above a city, Blue Man Group bringing their energy to the streets, and Michael James Scott performing with fireworks that match his big, joy-filled spirit. It’s an event unlike any other.”

For tickets and more information, visit IMMERSEFEST.com. 

To make this magic happen, road closures will begin rolling out on Wednesday, February 18, starting with Orange Avenue (South St. to Anderson St.) Additional closures, including Orange Avenue from Central Boulevard to South Street, will begin Thursday, February 19.  

It's recommended that you plan your route in advance and allow more than enough extra time to navigate around events. Checkout Orlando.gov/roadclosure to plan your trip.   

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