St. Petersburg Performing Arts Events
We invite you to explore all the events St. Petersburg’s Performing Arts community has to offer. Experience a play at a local theatre, go to concerts for up-and-coming bands, attend a poetry reading, or enjoy a dance performance by a local company. Check out the events below and visit the St. Pete Performs Directory to explore local performing arts organizations.
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The Mountaintop
November 6 - November 24, 2024
Presented by: American Stage
Location: Raymond James Theatre at American Stage, 163 3rd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
A story about doubt, faith, and history in the making.
It’s April 3, 1968, and you're in Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. It's the final night in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and things are about to get real. In "The Mountaintop," see Dr. King as you've never seen him before as he reflects on his life, struggles, and hopes for the future. But he's not alone—enter Camae, the sassy and mysterious hotel maid with a lot to say. Through poignant dialogue and powerful monologues, "The Mountaintop" offers a humanizing portrayal of King, revealing the man behind the myth and highlighting the complexities of his life and work.
Learn More: https://www.americanstage.org/shows/the-mountaintop
Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure
November 8 - December 15, 2024
Location: freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case! An investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail and intrigue. With world peace at stake, Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down cunning criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Five actors play over 40 roles in this adventure that has more danger, more laughter, more romance, and more mystery than freeFall's smash hit production of Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville.
Learn More: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34941/production/1196327
The Boyfriend Project
November 20, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Location: freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Five teen girls like their boyfriends — except for one thing: they like country music, the way they dress, their childish antics, their lack of commitment, and their flirting with every girl who comes by. What are these girls to do? They all set out to change their boyfriends for the better. But can you really change somebody? The answers the girls get are not always what they want to hear. ThinkTank and freeFall once again partner on this exciting developmental project for youth theatre. Award-winning playwright James Rayfield adapts his popular play for young performers for the musical stage with a new, energetic score by composer Terry Farley. See this workshop of a new musical intended to be performed in the high school setting by young performers as it is prepared for its upcoming publication.
Learn More: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34941/production/1217473?performanceId=11542221
MIXed + Momentum
November 21 and 22, 2024 @ 7:30PM
Presented by: projectALCHEMY
Location: Savant On Second, 634 2nd Avenue S St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Join us for MIXed + Momentum on November 21 & 22 at 7:30 PM at Savant on Second for an evening of immersive dance featuring Alyssa Braud, Nicolás Andrés Rodríguez Cruz, Olivia Schmiedeke, Heidi Brewer, Talia Demps, Sam Kedziora, Emily Curry and Kirsten Standridge. Choreographers will fill every inch of the space, from intimate personal stories to works unfolding throughout the night, taking you on a transformative journey.
The event runs about 1 hour and 45 minutes, including an intermission and a brief meet-and-greet reception with the artists.
Scotty Wright – In Concert with the Fil Lorenz Orchestra
December 6, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Location: The Studio @620, 620 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Scotty Wright, jazz vocalist from California, returns to the Studio@620 and is joined by another West Coast sensation, Fil Lorenz, saxophonist/bandleader. Scotty’s soulful swinging style, and Fil’s fluent impassioned delivery, are combined with a tight 7-piece group that sounds as full as the big bands of old. Join us for a swinging good time!
Learn More: https://thestudioat620.org/events/scotty-wright-in-concert-with-the-fil-lorenz-orchestra/
The Nutcracker 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024 @7:30 p.m. ; Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. ; Sunday, December 8, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m.
Presented by: The St. Petersburg Ballet Company
Location: Palladium Theatre, 253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Get ready for a cherished tradition as the St. Petersburg Ballet Company returns to the Palladium with their annual performance of The Nutcracker. This beloved holiday classic has been a perennial favorite, enchanting audiences with its magical story and dazzling choreography year after year.
Learn More: https://mypalladium.org/event-listing/
Clearwater Latin Jazz Fest - FREE!
Sunday, December 8 from 7-10 PM
Presented by: EMIT, Ruth Eckerd Hall, City of Clearwater, South Arts & ARPA
Location: The BayCare Sound - 255 Drew Street , Clearwater, Florida 33755
Musicians from Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and the U.S. come together in a FREE concert of Latin Jazz at the BayCare Sound!
Lineup includes:
- Renesito Avich & Friends
- Mauricio Rodriguez & the MJR Latin Project
- O Som Do Jazz with Andrea Moraes Manson & José Valentino Ruiz
- Renesito Avich is a Cuban-born, Latin Grammy recipient and master of the tres guitar. His concerts are always exciting and entertaining, and his quartet includes some of the best Latin musicians in the state.
- Mauricio Rodriguez & the MJR Latin Project revives the Latin jazz scene with original compositions with its intricate fusion of Latin rhythms and momentary flashbacks to the Latin greats of musical history.
- O Som Do Jazz features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson and an international crew of musicians performing samba-jazz, Bossa Nova, Baião and MPB. Special guest Latin Grammy recipient José Valentino Ruiz joins the group.
The free event is produced by David Manson & EMIT and Ruth Eckerd Hall, with support from the City of Clearwater, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and South Arts.
Learn More: https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/clearwater-latin-jazz-fest
Family Blessing
December 15, 2024 @ 3pm
Presented by: Artz 4 Life Academy
Location: Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
The Family Blessing is a story of a young girl named Aliyah, her dreams, and her Grandma Zola’s vivid memories woven together in a journey to find inspiration, courage, love and the true meaning of FAMILY! This community production is a fantastic, inspiring event that features hundreds of the Bay Area’s most energetic and fiery youth performing a collection of dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, African, Mexican, Brazilian dance and much more. This will be a family experience you won’t forget!
Learn More: https://themahaffey.com/show/family-blessing/
Holiday Sparkle
December 17, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Presented by: St. Pete Opera
Location: Palladium Theater, 253 5th Ave N, St. Petesrburg, FL 33701
Holiday Pops at its grandest! Our Holiday Sparkle fills the Palladium with an outpouring of musical holiday joy. From the moment the lights dim, you’ll be swept away by the glorious sounds of popular holiday favorites, both sacred and secular. Share the season’s joy with family and friends!
Learn More: https://stpeteopera.org/event/holiday-sparkle-palladium/
