SAVE THE DATE!
March 30 – April 12, 2026
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
One of Central Florida’s favorite cultural traditions celebrates ten years!
UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF’s faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. With a focus on accessibility, partnership and diverse offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the creative side of UCF’s innovative spirit.
Fantastic possibilities lie ahead at UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026!
News
PHOTOS: Reflecting on UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024
May 07, 2024 A look back on the 10th annual UCF Celebrates the Arts, which included concerts, lectures, interactive visual art displays, kid-friendly events and more.
Visit Orlando is Excited for the Tenth Anniversary of UCF Celebrates the Arts
March 04, 2024 Visit Orlando Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Orlando.
NEA Big Read: Central Florida Celebrates Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky
February 07, 2024 As part of the NEA Big Read, the UCF College of Arts & Humanities is celebrating Ilya Kaminsky’s Deaf Republic with book clubs, special lectures, book signings, theatrical productions and art exhibitions throughout the Central Florida community.
PHOTOS: Reflecting on UCF Celebrates the Arts 2023
May 12, 2023 UCF Celebrates the Arts 2023 welcomed audiences of all ages, abilities and interests with more events than ever before.
UCF Celebrates the Arts Wins Golden Brick Award for Impact on Downtown Orlando
May 10, 2023 UCF Celebrates the Arts was awarded by the Downtown Orlando Partnership in the category of Arts & Culture on May 2, recognizing the festival’s economic and community impact on downtown Orlando.
Show Your Support
UCF Celebrates the Arts is committed to keeping all performances and exhibits free or low cost for the community. And with your help, we can do so every year.
About the Festival
UCF Celebrates the Arts is an annual event that serves as a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering creativity and innovation. By bringing together artists and the Central Florida community, we aim to inspire a collective celebration of the arts.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.
- The Judith and David Albertson Endowment in the Arts
- Cartwright Family Humanities & Arts Endowment
- Phil and Jane Easterling
- LIFE at UCF
- Orlando Downtown Development Board
- OUC – The Reliable One
- Women’s Club at UCF, Inc.
Thank You to Our Festival Partners
- Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- National Young Composers Challenge
- Orlando Family Stage
- Orlando Shakes
- Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
- UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences
- UCF School of Modeling, Simulation and Training