Musicians in formal wear playing saxophones on stage, one of whom is wearing an ornate gold mask.

Masquerade Ball with Crescendo Amelia

Roll out the red carpet and dress to impress! Crescendo Amelia is proud to bring an elegant evening of world-class music and dance to Amelia Island for our 2nd Annual […]

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A pair dancing on a stage in front of a live big band, with Christmas-themed gift boxes arranged across the floor.

How the Big Band Stole Christmas

Proudly celebrating over a decade of joy through music, dance, theatre, and the spirit of Christmas, How the Big Band Stole Christmas returns to the ACT stage as one of […]

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Logo for the Amelia Island Community String Orchestra featuring a double bass, two violins, and several bows, with the Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture logo in the corner.

“Afternoon of Chamber Music”

The Amelia Island Community String Orchestra, an ensemble that brings together local adult string players who enjoy making music and sharing it with the community, will be performing. Free – […]

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Hiroya Tsukamoto playing an acoustic guitar, set against a background of bookshelves in a store.

“An Afternoon of Story & Song” with Hiroya Tsukamoto

Hiroya Tsukamoto, two-time 2nd place winner of the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship, returns to entertain us with his enchanting voice and original songs inspired by people and places he’s encountered. […]

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Guitar Workshop with Hiroya Tsukamoto

Internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto will lead a comfortable, informal masterclass for players. Wisdom on scales, thumb placement, tunings, improvisation, and more will help players improve and expand their […]

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Event poster for The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band birthday bash jazz party on Wednesday, November 4, at the Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture, featuring a photo of drummer Les DeMerle and a QR code for tickets.

Les DeMerle Birthday Bash Jazz Party

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band Birthday Bash Jazz Party. Join the fun with the band and celebrate Les’ 80th birthday with: Bonnie Eisele – Vocals; Doug Mathews – Piano; Ricky […]

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Chamber Music: Festival Finale

The Festival Finale closes our 26th Season with the American String Quartet and this year’s Beth Newdome Fellows, participants in the Christopher Rex String Seminar. The Fellows perform on their […]

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Chamber Music: Beethoven & Beer

The internationally acclaimed American String Quartet brings Beethoven to the relaxed atmosphere of Mocama Beer Company for an unforgettable hour of music in an unexpected setting. Enjoy craft beer and […]

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A man in a black suit holding a violin stands next to a woman in a black ruffled dress.

Chamber Music: Joshua Bell, violin

GRAMMY-winning violinist Joshua Bell, one of the most celebrated musicians of his era, returns to Amelia Island for his third Festival appearance, joined by soprano Larisa Martínez and Peter Dugan, […]

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Six portrait photos of musicians holding their instruments: a violinist, a violist, a cellist, a clarinetist, a French horn player, and a pianist.

Chamber Music: Curtis on Tour featuring Nicholas Canellakis, cello

Curtis on Tour is the global touring initiative of America’s most selective conservatory, the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Cellist Nicholas Canellakis leads this program centered around the Dohnányi […]

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The bluegrass band Balsam Range performs on a stage beneath their logo.

Chamber Music: Balsam Range

Two-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year, Balsam Range brings twenty years of road-tested bluegrass- mountain music, played by mountain musicians, for an audience ready to stomp along. Parking: A $15 […]

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A cellist in a black sweater holding his instrument next to a man in a black suit standing in front of a grand piano.

Chamber Music: Johannes Moser, cello and Marc-André Hamelin, piano

2027 marks 200 years since Beethoven’s death, and pianist Marc-André Hamelin, back in Amelia Island after last season’s appearance with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, marks the occasion with cellist Johannes […]

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Chamber Music: An Evening with Audra McDonald

A Juilliard-trained soprano and Emmy, Grammy, and six-time Tony Award winner, Audra McDonald is the only performer in history to win in all four Tony acting categories. A recipient of […]

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Four musicians in formal attire standing in a wood-paneled room, holding a violin, a viola, a cello, and a violin.

Chamber Music: Dover Quartet

Once regular Festival performers, the Dover Quartet have become one of the world’s most acclaimed string quartets. Their long-awaited return reunites them with the Amelia Island audience that has cheered […]

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Masterclass: Aristo Sham, piano

Step inside the artistic process as internationally acclaimed pianist Aristo Sham works one-on-one with talented young pianists in this free public masterclass. More than a lesson, a masterclass offers a […]

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A woman in a navy gown stands beside a man in a black tuxedo seated at a grand piano.

Chamber Music: Anderson and Roe, piano duo

Anderson & Roe (Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe) turn the piano duo into a high-wire act of wit and virtuosity. Called “the very model of complete 21st-century musicians” by […]

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Four musicians posing against a black background, including a cellist and a violinist.

Chamber Music: A New Year’s Celebration

Celebrate the new year with music that dances. This festive program features Vivaldi’s dazzling “Winter” from The Four Seasons, Dvořák’s spirited Slavonic Dances, Piazzolla’s passionate tangos, Schoenfield’s jazz-inspired Café Music, […]

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Poster for Always... Patsy Cline at the BlueFire Theatre, running November 6-14, featuring an illustration of Patsy Cline against a stage lighting background.

Always…Patsy Cline

Some friendships are unforgettable. Some songs are timeless. And some stories stay with you long after the music ends. Based on a true story, Blue Fire Theatre is bringing the […]

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Logo for The Amelia Island Festival of Stories & Songs featuring an open book, flying birds, and musical notes, with the tagline Where Storytelling Takes Flight.

4th Annual Amelia Island Festival of Stories & Songs

Bringing storytellers, musicians, and artists from across the U.S., you will be transported by the power of live performance, meaningful conversation, and shared connection.

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Baleen & Brew

Baleen & Brew is an annual event hosted by the Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors to raise awareness about the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Join us to celebrate the […]

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Elegant restaurant dining room with round tables set for guests, plush dark chairs, soft lighting from chandeliers, large windows, a blue accent wall, and a small bar area with wine bottles. The space is empty of people.

Christmas Eve Dinner at Coast

Join us at the newly reimagined Coast for a memorable Christmas Eve Dinner, thoughtfully crafted by Chef Amanda Mosely and her talented team of Ladies and Gentlemen. As Coast celebrates […]

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grilled steak topped with herb butter and served with a baked potato at Marche Burette on Amelia Island during the Steak Out event. The dish sits on a wooden table with a blurred restaurant background.

Steak Out at Marché Burette

Steak is more than a meal—it’s a celebration! Indulge in an unforgettable culinary experience featuring creative cocktails, premium cuts of meat, and the perfect ambiance set to live music. Help […]

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Poster for Disneys Frozen The Broadway Musical, listing show dates of November 5-8, 12-15, and 19-22, 2026, with contact information for tickets.

Frozen: The Musical

Experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen live on stage! Follow sisters Anna and Elsa on an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, friendship, family, and beloved songs like “Let It Go.” […]

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A psychedelic, colorful scene with a guitar, a vinyl record, and the text The Vinyl Hour in bold letters, set against a vibrant, swirling sunset sky and landscape.

The Vinyl Hour

Join our monthly classic rock listening party! Each program will be facilitated by Loretta Ernst who will introduce the featured artist, present a listening session of 4 to 5 songs, […]

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