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Experience the 'Art Beat' of Downtown Orlando featuring over 800 Free Arts and Cultural Events

The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board and United Arts of Central Florida are bringing you more than 800 free arts and cultural events between now and June 2025.

Experience the 'Art Beat' of Downtown Orlando with 800+ Free Arts and Cultural Events

The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board and United Arts of Central Florida are bringing you more than 800 free arts and cultural events between now and June 2025 with DTOLive. There is something exciting for everyone happening every day. Enjoy everything from live music to interactive art – all in a street festival atmosphere. 


By championing a world-class cultural scene, this project ignites the engine of progress, fueling crucial momentum toward a downtown that not only thrives economically, but also with vitality. It harnesses the diverse cultural riches and creative genius of the community, transforming downtown into a magnet for innovation and prosperity.  



Through community-driven efforts, Project DTO envisions a vibrant cultural scene, enriched by arts and culture at every turn, big and small.


This new initiative offers exceptional arts experiences daily, free for all, day and night, on weekdays and weekends.



Where You Will Be Entertained


  • City Hall Plaza - Across the street from the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the musician will stand/sit facing the City Beautiful Cafe and play for cafe customers eating at the outdoor tables.

  • Duncan Park - Nestled between the Bank of America Financial Center and 200 South Orange, the performer will stand/sit and play for customers of Latin Square Cuisine, DT Cafe, Nature's Table Cafe, and other businesses.

  • Walt Disney Amphitheater - Seats 983 People (Saturday Family Programing (G Rated) Weekly

  • The Forum - Seats approximately 80 People.

  • 54 West Church Street - In the heart of Historic Church St Station with plenty of restaurants, sitting area and parking & walking distance to the Kia Center.

  • Heritage Square & Wall Street - Surrounded by Historical Buildings, Cypress grove, public art, the History Center and pedestrian only Wall St with restaurants and nightlife.

  • North Quarter - Located North of Colonial, surrounded my residents, business and restaurants

  • Parramore - Filled with colorful street art and vibrant eateries serving soul food, UCF Downtown Campus

  • Luminary Green - 2.3 acre park unique and special gathering place and home of Creative Village and restaurants


Click Here for the DTOLive! Event Schedule, and Click Here for the locations of where the free arts and cultural events are happening.



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