Arts at UCF

UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF's faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. With a focus on accessibility, partnership and diverse offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the creative side of UCF's innovative spirit.The festival will feature the cherished theatrical masterpiece of "Fiddler on the Roof," brought to life by Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. With unforgettable musical hits like "Tradition," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "If I Were a Rich Man," as well as the enchanting melodies of "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "To Life (L'Chaim!)."Each spring, UCF brings its best and brightest artists to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for a large-scale celebration of creativity. UCF Celebrates the Arts showcases our students, faculty and alumni through dance, concerts, lectures and discussions, film, chamber music, visual arts and more. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: purchase tickets here.

The UCF New Music Ensemble invites you to experience a bedtime story the way you never have before!Her parents are having a party, but Harper needs a story before she can go to sleep. Over the course of this evening, several partygoers will take a turn adding to the tale. Unfortunately, none of them can agree on how the story should go! The result is a hilarious and charming musical journey through the imagination.Recommended for children ages 5-12 and adults - pajamas welcome!This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: For more information.

Jung Choi, oboe - University of North TexasYoon Joo Hwang, Bassoon - University of Central FloridaJihea Hong Park, Piano - Brigham Young University

Join Orlando Family Stage for a prehistoric adventure with Dinosaur Dance Party, a lively Theatre for the Very Young production designed for children ages 1 to 5. This 30-minute interactive show invites young audiences to stomp, clap, and groove alongside their favorite dinosaurs. With music, movement, and sensory play, Dinosaur Dance Party is more than just a performance -- it's a celebration of creativity and connection, encouraging caregivers and little ones to dance, laugh, and explore together. Perfect for first-time theatergoers, this multi-sensory experience ensures that even the tiniest dinos have a roaring good time! Orlando Family Stage, Florida's premier professional theatre for young audiences, is dedicated to empowering young people through high quality theatrical experiences. Committed to fostering bravery, empathy, and creativity, Orlando Family Stage brings stories to life for children and families. Learn more at OrlandoFamilyStage.com. Theatre UCF partners with Orlando Family Stage through the MFA program in Theatre for Young Audiences. The arrangement offers students unique opportunities to blend academic studies with practical experience unlike any other TYA program in the nation. This collaboration enriches their learning through hands-on involvement in creating engaging, developmentally focused theatre for young audiences.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: For more information.

Immerse yourself in a world rich with unforgettable musical hits like "Tradition," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "If I Were A Rich Man," as well as the enchanting melodies of "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "To Life (L'Chaim!)." Join us for a heartfelt journey through the bonds of family, love, and laughter as fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, come together in a celebration of life's joys. Let Fiddler on the Roof be your guide to a timeless tale that resonates with audiences of all ages, raising a cup to joy, love, and the beauty of life itself.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025 Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: Purchase tickets here.