Get Ready for the 2025 Living Arts Festival
Mark your calendars — Sarasota’s most exciting arts event is back and better than ever! The Living Arts Festival returns this fall with a dynamic lineup of performances, family-friendly fun, and unforgettable experiences across the Cultural Coast.
Kicking Off with “Up, Up & Away”
Get ready to soar! Join us on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 PM at Art Ovation Hotel for our electrifying opening event: “Up, Up & Away.
This FREE, high-energy celebration brings together music, art, dance, and unexpected surprises in one spectacular kickoff. Whether you’re a local or visiting Sarasota for the first time, this event will lift your spirits and set the tone for a week of creativity and connection.
- Location: Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Hear from Jeffery, one of our festival’s leading voices, as he shares what makes this day so special for kids, families, and art-lovers of all ages.
Rise & Shine Saturday Returns
It’s back! After last year’s rave reviews, we’re bringing back the beloved Rise & Shine Saturday — a FREE, all-day family event filled with interactive activities, food, performances, and creative fun on November 8, 2025.
A Powerful Finale: “You Raise Me Up”
Close out the Living Arts Festival with an emotional and uplifting celebration: “You Raise Me Up.” This year-end event honors the students and teachers who inspire Sarasota’s future. Expect performances that will move you, stories that will stay with you, and a shared experience that reminds us why the arts matter.
Don’t Miss a Moment
With events spanning theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and community engagement, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to attend, volunteer, or support through sponsorship, the Living Arts Festival 2025 is your opportunity to be part of Sarasota’s cultural heartbeat.