St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale of Music and The Arts is two weeks of daily events featuring dozens concerts, shows, exhibits and much more at locations throughout the city. Showcasing productions by dozens of St. Augustine’s talented Arts and Cultural nonprofit organizations.

Most events are free.

Schedule of events:

10:00 am - 11:00 am - The Tale Tellers Tell Tales at St. Augustine Historical Research Library

The Tale Tellers of St. Augustine will appear at the St. Augustine Historical Research Library Courtyard to share stories about Florida’s history. Their tales will include a contemporary singer-songwriter, hidden stories of St. Augustine, adventures of a modern sailor, and archaeological finds related to living descendants.

Don’t miss these delightful St. Augustine story tellers spin fascinating yarns from the city’s storied past to the present in this historic spot.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Chamber Music Series: Mimi Zhang and David Mach - Duo Pianists at Memorial Presbyterian Church

The Echo Piano Duo, featuring Dr. Mimi Zhang and Dr. David Mach, was founded in 2022 while both artists were attending the University of Oklahoma for their doctoral degrees. Since then, the duo has had the privilege of performing throughout the United States, Germany and China.
The Echo Duo hold prizes at the MTNA Stecher and Horowitz Two-Piano International Competition, the Victory International Competition, University of Oklahoma Concerto Competition, and the Ohio International Piano Duo and Two Piano Competition. The duo is recognized for their colorful, powerful and energetic performances.
Founder of the St. Augustine Piano Academy, Dr. Mimi Zhang is a pianist, violinist, collaborator, pedagogue, and researcher based in St. Augustine, Florida.
Dr. David Mach resides in St. Augustine, Florida where he serves as co-founder of the St. Augustine Piano Academy and serves as Music Director at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, coordinating their concert series and other music programs.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Lincolnville Live: Community Drumming with Amber Hall at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church

The Commons of St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church will be the setting for a Lincolnville Live event at 6 pm. Amber Hall will lead her ever popular session of Community Drumming. Ms. Hall specializes in delivering a fun, inclusive hands-on rhythm session that engages with participants in under a minute – even if you have no skill on the drums.Ms. Hall is a member of the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild with ongoing attendance at conferences and trainings with other Drum Circle Facilitators.

Amber has special drums which can be sanitized. If you wish, bring your own drum, beans in a can – any kind of percussion instrument to join in the drumming.

Thank you for bringing your own chair.

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm- Lincolnville Live: The Dunehoppers Band

The St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church Courtyard in Lincolnville will host the Dunehoppers Band . The Dunehoppers have been making music together for the past 24 years in the North Florida area. They play a blend of folk, bluegrass and original music and are a popular attraction on the First Coast.

The Dunehoppers feature Mike Elias on guitar, Allen Hood on fiddle, Brian Lappin on banjo, Bob Parsons on mandolin and Janine Rainville on bass.

Bring a chair, relax on the courtyard and enjoy one of Florida’s most versatile instrumental ensembles.Free