Performance Venues

Browse the list below to find your group's ideal performance venue, and be sure to check out our online Calendar of Events for festivals and special events. Please contact the venues directly for additional details.

Malls & Outlet Centers

Festival Bay Mall at International Drive
Festival Bay Mall welcomes local and traveling high school and middle school bands, jazz bands, choruses, orchestras and dance ensembles seeking a unique location in which to perform. The indoor performance site is next to a beautiful bay with a spectacular water feature. Meal and dessert vouchers are also available for purchase.
Web site: www.shopfestivalbaymall.com (click on Programs, then Group Tour Program)
Contact: Darren Shepherd, 407-351-7718 ext. 102

Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
Located just minutes from the entrance to Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores offers groups several performance options including an outdoor performance deck that can accommodate up to 200. Mall coupons, group meal menus, group games and travel agent commissionable packages are also available.
Web site: www.lbvfs.com
Contact: Tammy Johnston, 407-238-9301, tammyj@lbvfs.com

The Florida Mall
The Florida Mall accommodates performances on a case-by-case basis, depending on the date and availability of the space at the mall as well as the type of performance. Other requirements may include a fully executed agreement along with a space rental fee. Groups that perform at The Florida Mall are provided with VIP Discount Coupon Books and meal vouchers are available for purchase.
Web site: www.simon.com
Contact:  Andrea Bjornlie, Director of Mall Marketing & Business Development, 407-851-7234, abjornlie@simon.com 

Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Complexes

Pointe Orlando
Pointe Orlando hosts area and traveling schools and groups presenting their choral, band and dance ensemble performances year round. Performance sites are available in one of three beautifully landscaped outdoor courtyards and can accommodate groups of all sizes. Customized coupon vouchers are also available for all onsite performers.
Web site: www.pointeorlando.com
Contact: 407-248-2838

Old Town Entertainment & Dining Complex
Old Town's Cooperative Student Program includes the Old Town meal, dessert voucher and $300 Bargain Book. A performance stage is available for high school and junior high bands, choruses, and orchestras. Amusement ride packages are also available.
Web site: http://www.old-town.com
Contact: Angie Harvey, 407-396-4888

Theme Parks & Attractions

Fantasy of Flight
Showcasing more than 40 rare and vintage aircraft, Fantasy of Flight offers a unique performance venue groups won't soon forget. Groups of 15 or more may perform in various areas, including on the tarmac, inside aircraft hangars and inside the Officer's Club. A guided tour is included with discounted group admission; discounted group meals are also available.
For educational groups, complimentary chaperone admission is offered (one for every five paid students).
Web site: www.fantasyofflight.com
Contact: 863-984-3500

Gatorland
Gatorland welcomes performing groups of all types to entertain guests in its outdoor dining area. Groups are announced throughout the day and are included in the park's daily show schedule.
Web site: www.gatorland.com
Contact: Bridget Porto-Venturelli, 407-855-5496 or 800-393-JAWS (5297)

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex performance program gives students the opportunity to perform where heroes take flight. Marching bands, orchestras, dance teams, choirs and other performance groups are invited to perform in the NASA Central pavilion with the purchase of a special field trip ticket.
Web site: www.kennedyspacecenter.com
Contact: Youth Department, 321-449-4400

SeaWorld Orlando
"Your group will have the opportunity to entertain thousands of guests during an experience they won't soon forget. SeaWorld Orlando offers some of the most unique performance venues in the world and the perfect venue will be selected to showcase your group's talent.A dedicated coordinator will organize your group's performance, making it easy and fun. In order to meet all of your needs, group packages are available which include private picnics, sleepovers and much more. SoundWaves at SeaWorld would like to invite your band, choir, or orchestra to join our prestigious team of SoundWaves graduates.
Web site: www.seaworldgroupevents.com
Contact: Reservation Team, 866-781-1333

Universal Orlando Resort
Universal STARS is the music performance program that puts groups in the heart of two incredible theme parks! Marching groups entertain large crowds along the new Universal Studios marching route. Others dazzle the crowds from the newly covered CityWalk Plaza Stage. Groups interested in performing should download and fill out an online performance application form. This form should be submitted with a picture and a video-taped performance.
Web site: www.uogroupsales.com
Contact: Youth Department, 407-363-8223

Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts
Disney Youth Programs at the Walt Disney World® Resort are available for organized school, scout, faith-based groups and community youth groups. From field studies and competitions to live stage performances and awesome celebrations, there’s no other place on the planet as prepared to engage and encourage the dreams of youth.
Web site: www.disneyyouthprograms.com
Contact: Christine DeMichael, 407-566-7187, christine.demichael@disney.com

Outdoor Parks

Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte has a 1200 seat amphitheater with floating performance stage, audio/video capabilities throughout 45 acre par, background music system consists of 180 speakers and 20 separate audio zones. One mile of continuous walkway around Cranes Roost Lake offers scenic view and serene settings with covered seating on boardwalks, Plaza and fountain area offer beautiful location for weddings and parties
Web site: http://www.uptownaltamonte.com
Contact: 407-571-8180

Downtown Orlando Parks

Numerous Orlando parks may be able to accommodate performing arts groups. The following are a few of the most popular venues in downtown Orlando. For more information, contact the Parks Division at 407-246-2287 or visit: www.cityoforlando.net/public_works/parks

Lake Eola Park
Located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, Lake Eola Park contains an amphitheater that can hold up to 1,000 people, as well as a forum area with bench seating that accommodates up to 50 people.
Contact: Lake Eola Park Manager, 407-246-4484

Mayor Carl T. Langford Park
Located near Lake Eola, this beautiful park has a gazebo for smaller gatherings up to 50 people.
Contact: Langford Park Manager, 407-246-4463

Loch Haven Park
Located near the Orlando Science Center and Orlando Museum of Art, Loch Haven Park offers open, grassy spaces for special events and performances.
Contact: stephanie.colon@cityoforlando.net

Orlando Festival Park
Located near the Orlando Executive Airport, Festival Park has open spaces available for special events or performances.
Contact: Orlando Festival Park Manager, 407-246-2283

Neighborhood Centers

Several City of Orlando Neighborhood and Senior Centers may be able to accommodate performing arts groups. The following are a few of the most popular venues. For more information about these and other facilities, contact the Recreation Division at 407-246-4300 or visit: www.cityoforlando.net/cys/recreation/

Dover Shores Community Center
This facility, located near the Orlando International Airport, has a grand room with a small kitchen that can comfortably seat 150 people.
Contact: Dover Shores Community Center Manager, 407-246-4451

Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center
This neighborhood center has a 75 seat amphitheater and a 2,410 square foot community room suitable for special events and performances.
Contact: Dr. James R. Smith Facility Manager, 407-246-4477

Dr. J.B. Callahan Neighborhood Center
This center has a 3,000 square foot auditorium with a stage and dressing rooms available for performances.
Contact: Callahan Neighborhood Center Manager, 407-246-4442

John H. Jackson Community Center
This facility has a 1,855 square foot community room with a small stage area that can accommodate up to 100 people.
Contact: Jackson Community Center Manager, 407-246-2327

L. Claudia Allen Senior Center
The L. Claudia Allen Senior Center has an auditorium with a proscenium stage and seating for up to 300 people.
Contact: Facility Manager, 407-246-4461

Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center
Located next to Loch Haven Park near Downtown Orlando, this facility hosts a 4,573 square foot ballroom area with a terrazzo floor and a beautiful view of Lake Formosa.
Contact: Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center Manager, 407-896-9372

Mayor William Beardall Senior Center
The Mayor William Beardall Senior Center, located near Orlando City Hall on Orange Avenue, has a ballroom with seating for up to 200 people and a stage available for performances.
Contact: Facility Manager, 407-246-2637

Northwest Community Center
This facility has a multipurpose room with a small kitchen that can accommodate up to 100 people.
Contact: Northwest Community Center Manager, 407-246-4465

Rosemont Community Center
This facility has a community room with a small kitchen that can comfortably seat up to 100 people.
Contact: Rosemont Community Center Manager, 407-246-4475

Other City of Orlando Locations

Orlando City Hall
City Hall Rotunda and Municipal Parking Lot
Contact: 407-246-2251

Orlando Venues - Amway Center, Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Florida Citrus Bowl, Tinker Field, and Harry P. Leu Gardens.
Web site: www.orlandovenues.net
Contact: 407-849-2000

The Amway Center officially opened its doors in October 2010. The new events center in downtown Orlando freatures fan amenities and state-of-the-art technology.

Today, the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre hosts some of the largest and most popular Broadway and theatrical touring productions in the country. It also serves as home to Orlando's professional arts and cultural programs like the Orlando Ballet, Orlando Opera, Orlando Philharmonic and the Festival of Orchestras.

Originally constructed in 1936 and formerly known as Orlando Stadium, the Florida Citrus Bowl seats over 70,000 patrons and attracts the national spotlight due to the caliber of bowl games and legendary performers who have played there.

Tinker Field is the most historic of all the Orlando Venues entertainment and sports venues. This baseball complex was originally built in 1923, and can accommodate 5,100 spectators.

The Garden House is the grand entrance to Harry P. Leu Gardens overlooking Lake Rowena. Room rental is available for a variety of exhibitions and events. For additional booking information please call 407-246-6381.