Frontyard Holiday Festival at Dr. Phillips Center

Free festival returns to downtown Orlando Nov. 27 – Dec. 31 with Thursday theme nights, Sunday movie nights, nightly snowfall and memorable programming

Holiday Fun Returns Downtown

Dr. Phillips Center Unveils First Look at Frontyard Holiday Festival Live Entertainment, Theme and Movie Nights this Season

Orlando, FL — Salsa dancing on the lawn, Sunday movie nights and more than 80+ free live performances are coming to downtown Orlando this holiday season. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts today revealed the first wave of entertainment for the second annual Frontyard Holiday Festival at Dr. Phillips Center™ supported by AdventHealth, including new Thursday Theme Nights, Sunday Movie Nights sponsored by OUC – The Reliable One, the return of North America’s only transportable carillon, Santa’s Story Nook and live music at The Alpine Chalet.

The free festival runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 31, with Grand Stage performances and more entertainment still to be announced.

The festival transforms Dr. Phillips Center’s three-acre Frontyard into a holiday destination with live performances, twinkling light displays, nightly snowfall, holiday gift shopping, fire pits, family-friendly games, food and drinks.

Admission is free, with select activities, food and beverages available for purchase.

Thursday Theme Nights

On select Thursdays, the Grand Stage hosts themed evenings of live music & entertainment from 6–10 p.m.

Dec. 3: Latin Night featuring Orchestra Fuego
Dec. 10: Country Night featuring The Frontmen
Dec. 17: Yacht Rock Night featuring New Kids On The Yacht
Dec. 31: Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Party featuring a DJ

Sunday Movie Nights

Santa’s Story Nook

Families can stop by Santa’s Story Nook for sing-alongs and storytelling with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their Elves, with sessions throughout each festival day.

Live Music at The Alpine Chalet

The Alpine Chalet welcomes Central Florida artists throughout the season, including Viridian Jazz, Belles & Beaux, Thomas Milovac Quartet, Carol & Billy, Ella & The Bossa Beat, Jensey! and Gilly & the Girl. Along with Fraser & Fir Tavern, the Alpine Chalet offers a full-service bar and is available to rent for private and semi-private holiday parties by contacting events@drphillipscenter.org.

Cast in Bronze: The Carillon Returns

North America’s only transportable carillon returns to the Frontyard. Featuring nearly four tons of bronze bells, this one-of-a-kind instrument rings in the season as the festival opens and closes each night.

Every Day at the Festival

All is Bright Celebration & Tree Lighting, illuminating The Tree of Light sponsored by The Main Law Firm
Let It Snow, Let It Snow nightly snowfall sponsored by FAIRWINDS Credit Union
Wintertide Game Lawn sponsored by Massey Services, Inc.
Gift Giving sponsored by the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board
Little Elves’ Workshop with holiday crafts and letters to Santa
AdventHealth Photo Booth
Fireside s’mores, hot cocoa, cider, specialty cocktails, mulled wine and seasonal bites

Hours of Operation

The festival is open 27 days, Nov. 27 through Dec. 31: Wednesday through Sunday until Dec. 13, then every day starting Dec. 16.

Weekdays: 5–10 p.m.
Weekends: 2–10 p.m.
Closed: Dec. 14, 15, 24 & 25

The celebration continues at Dr. Phillips Center, where four stages host a full season of ticketed holiday performances. Featuring an exciting lineup including Lindsey Stirling, The Nutcracker, Vienna Light Orchestra, Irish Christmas in America, Straight No Chaser and A Very Broadway Christmas, alongside unique performances like The Unauthorized Hallmarkish Parody and Adam Biner: A Jewish Boy’s Love Letter to Christmas.

With dance, orchestral music, comedy and live performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the holiday season. All holiday shows happening inside the arts center can be found here.

The holiday festival is made possible through the generous support of AdventHealth, the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board, FAIRWINDS Credit Union, The Main Law Firm, OUC – The Reliable One and Massey Services, Inc., along with a donation from Neal & Jan Dempsey.

This project is also funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.

Special thanks to media partners iHeartRadio, WESH 2 & CW18, Clear Channel Outdoor and Orlando Weekly for helping spread the holiday spirit.

Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown is a preferred hotel partner of Frontyard Holiday Festival at Dr. Phillips Center™ supported by AdventHealth, providing a special promotional room rate for guests coming to Orlando to visit the festival.

Dates, times and programming are subject to change and additional entertainment will be added as it is confirmed. Guests can find the full schedule, including food and beverage offerings and seasonal activities at drphillipscenter.org.