Orlando’s February Highlights: Festivals, Theme Parks, Concerts & Sports
Explore Orlando’s vibrant February calendar, featuring multicultural festivals, theme‑park celebrations, live concerts, sports games, and family‑friendly events.
Planning a February visit to Orlando? From the historic ZORA! Festival to Universal’s Mardi Gras, there’s a wide array of activities that showcase the city’s cultural diversity and entertainment world. Use our Orlando Events Calendar to find the perfect fit for your itinerary.
Featured Events in Orlando for February
ZORA!™ Festival in Historic Eatonville Near Orlando
These highlights deserve special attention. Enjoy them while they’re on offer.
Feb. 1–31: 31st Annual Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts & Humanities (ZORA!™)
The ZORA! Festival, launched in 1990, is a multi‑disciplinary, intergenerational celebration featuring public talks, museum exhibitions, theater productions, arts‑education programming, and a two‑day Outdoor Festival of the Arts. The event unfolds primarily in Eatonville—just 10 miles north of downtown Orlando—and throughout Orange County.
Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando
Feb. 8: Paws in the Park
Paws in the Park brings dog owners and their pets to Lake Eola Park for a day of games, a beer garden, food trucks, adoptable pets, and more. Proceeds support Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, the region’s oldest and largest animal‑welfare agency.
Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival in Orlando (© AsiaTrend.org)
Feb. 9: 9th Annual Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival
Located in Orlando’s Mills 50 district, the festival celebrates the Lunar New Year with Japanese taiko drumming, acrobatic performances, cultural dances, cuisine, martial arts demonstrations, and a lively dragon parade. The 2020 “Year of the Rat” is highlighted by dragon and lion dances.
Feb. 12: Black History Month Reception
Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioners host a reception honoring the impact of Black Americans in Central Florida. This year’s theme, “2020 African American and The Vote,” focuses on voting rights and civil‑rights contributions.
Feb. 22: Orlando International Jazz Festival
The festival showcases performers such as Sheila E., Najee, Four80East, and JJ Sansaverino, along with food, drinks, art, and vendors. It takes place at the Apopka Amphitheater, 35 minutes northwest of downtown Orlando.
Theme‑Park Events in Orlando for February
Visit Orlando’s world‑famous parks with discounted tickets from Visit Orlando. We feature all major parks, including Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando, and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort.
Universal Orlando Resort
Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Resort
Feb. 1–Apr. 2: Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Resort
Celebrate 25 years of celebration at Universal Studios Florida. The nightly parade features stilt walkers, dancers, street performers, and confetti. Selected nights host headline acts, while daily performances showcase Louisiana jazz, blues, and zydeco. Key concerts include The Roots (Feb. 1), Karol G (Feb. 8), Bell Biv DeVoe (Feb. 15), and more.
Enjoy authentic New Orleans cuisine—jambalaya, beignets, and more—throughout the event.
Feb. 1–2: Running Universal Epic Character Race 5K & 10K
Run through Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure while meeting beloved characters. Runners receive medals, photo opportunities, and exclusive swag.
Walt Disney World® Resort
Epcot® International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando (© Disney)
Through Feb. 24: Epcot® International Festival of the Arts
The festival immerses guests in visual, culinary, and performing arts—free with park admission. Highlights include art workshops, gallery tours, the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, and live music. Notable performances feature Liana Hunt (Feb. 3–4, 7–8), Kara Lindsay (Feb. 9), and Ashley Brown (Feb. 10, 12–13, 18–19, 22–24).
Culinary offerings span global flavors at Food Studios, and the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine showcases vibrant dishes.
SeaWorld® Orlando
Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld® Orlando
Feb. 7–May 3 (Fri–Sun): SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival
Explore international cuisine and live music each weekend. The festival includes craft beers, local specialties, and performances by top country, rock, rap, and Latin artists.
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
LEGO® NINJAGO® Days at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Near Orlando
Weekends through Feb. 9: LEGO® NINJAGO® Days
Meet Kai, Nya, and Master Wu, and let kids battle Lord Garmadon on LEGO NINJAGO the Ride.
Live Theater, Concerts, Comedy and More in Orlando for February
Hard Rock Live® at Universal CityWalk, Part of Universal Orlando Resort
Explore a range of venues featuring Broadway shows, concerts, comedy, and family entertainment.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Downtown Orlando)
- Through Feb. 9: Aladdin, the Broadway Musical
- Feb. 6: Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar
- Feb. 13: Jazz for Lovers
- Feb. 14–16: Cinderella
- Feb. 18: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Feb. 19: The Beach Boys
- Feb. 23: Dancing With the Stars Live
- Feb. 25–Mar. 1: Mean Girls
Hard Rock Live® (Universal CityWalk)
- Feb. 14: Marc Maron – Hey There’s More
- Feb. 16: Loud and Live Presents Gilberto Santa Rosa
- Feb. 21: Daniel El Trevieso
- Feb. 22: Cash Cab’s Ben Bailey Live in Concert
- Feb. 28: Classic Albums Live – The Doors, L.A. Woman
- Feb. 29: Patton Oswalt – I Love Everything
House of Blues (Disney Springs®)
- Feb. 1: Whiskey Meyers
- Feb. 7: Stryper
- Feb. 8: SiriusXM Yacht Rock Radio Presents Yacht Rock Revue
- Feb. 14: Rex Orange County – The Pony Tour
- Feb. 15: Grupo Niche
- Feb. 16: Thrice
- Feb. 17: Wallows – Nothing Happens Tour 2020
- Feb. 20: Highly Suspect
- Feb. 22: Hannah’s Buddies Charity Ball Featuring John Bell With Friends
- Feb. 29: Subtronics
Ace Cafe Orlando (Downtown Orlando)
- Feb. 15: Devotion 2
Orlando Museum of Art (Loch Haven Park)
- Feb. 6: 1st Thursdays – Health and Wellness
Harry P. Leu Gardens (Downtown Orlando / Audubon Park)
- Feb. 7: Movie Night – Mission: Impossible
Amway Center (Downtown Orlando)
- Feb. 20: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias – Beyond the Fluff Tour
Bob Carr Theater (Downtown Orlando)
- Feb. 1: The Sounds of Revolution, Freedom & Joy
- Feb. 7: Lewis Black – It Gets Better Every Day Tour
- Feb. 8: Black Violin
- Feb. 22: Havana Nights – Camille Zamora & The Mambo Kings
The Plaza Live (Downtown Orlando / Milk District)
- Feb. 1: Anamanaguchi
- Feb. 4: Saint Motel
- Feb. 5: Yonder Mountain String Band
- Feb. 9: Miranda Sings – Who Wants My Kids
- Feb. 10: The Bradenburg Concerti
- Feb. 15: Paul Thorn
- Feb. 19: Allen Stone
- Feb. 21: Pepper – Step to the Local Motion Tour 2020
- Feb. 26: Tommy Emmanuel
- Feb. 27: Queensrche
- Feb. 28: Lane 8
Addition Financial Arena (University of Central Florida)
- Feb. 8: Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival
Sports & Outdoors Events in Orlando for February
Orlando Magic at the Amway Center in Downtown Orlando
Cheer on local teams at the Amway Center and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Orlando Magic (NBA)
- Feb. 1 vs. Miami Heat
- Feb. 8 vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- Feb. 10 vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Feb. 12 vs. Detroit Pistons
- Feb. 21 vs. Dallas Mavericks
- Feb. 28 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
- Feb. 6 vs. South Carolina Stingrays
- Feb. 7 vs. South Carolina Stingrays
- Feb. 9 vs. Florida Everblades
- Feb. 14 vs. Norfolk Admirals
- Feb. 15 vs. Norfolk Admirals
- Feb. 16 vs. Atlanta Gladiators
- Feb. 23 vs. Norfolk Admirals
- Feb. 29 vs. Newfoundland Growlers
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Feb. 7–9: National HS Cheerleading Championship
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