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Our guide to the best Orlando events of the year for date night
In search of appointment nighttime inspiration for the year ahead? In that location are dozens of amazing Orlando events to choose from in 2018. Have your selection of the endless options: a stellar concert lineup, Broadway shows, festivals to delight foodies, theme park happenings, sporting events, so much more. Here are a few of our favorites to pencil into your calendar for date dark this yr:
JANUARY
Epcot International Festival of the Arts
January 12 – Feb 19
Epcot
Included with theme park admission
NFL Pro Bowl
January 23-28
Camping ground World Stadium
$45 and up
Musical Thrones: A Parody of Ice and Fire
January 26, 28 & 29
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
$39.50
Riverdance 20th Anniversary Bout
January 26 – 28
Dr. Phillips Heart for the Performing Arts
$34.25
Trevor Noah
Jan 27
Bob Carr Theater
$39.50
Feb
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Dorsum – In Concert with the Orlando Combo Orchestra
February 1
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
$49.l
Lana Del Rey
February 2
Amway Middle
$36.l and upwards
Universal Orlando Mardi Gras
February iii – April seven
Universal Studios Florida
Included with Universal Studios admission and Annual Passes
Indie Folkfest 2018
February 10
Mennello Museum of American Art
FREE
Dejection Traveler: 30th Ceremony Tour
February 10
Business firm of Dejection Orlando
$24-$55.75
Disney's The Lion King
February xiv – March 11
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
$35.25
Harbor Nights Romantico
Feb 16
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
$58.58
The Platinum Comedy Tour Featuring Mike Epps
February sixteen
CFE Arena
$52 and up
9th Almanac Orlando Chili Cook-Off
February 17
Festival Park
$10-$40
Walt Disney Globe & Edible Orlando Fifth Annual Field to Feast Dinner
February 17
Long & Scott Farms
$175
Dancing with the Stars: Live!
February xviii
Bob Carr Theater
$49.50
tenth Almanac Downtown Food & Wine Fest
February 24 – 25
Lake Eola Park
$xv-20 general admission
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
February 28 – May 28
Epcot
Included with theme park admission
Read our full Feb outcome guide for more ideas.
MARCH
PechaKucha Nighttime Orlando v.22
March 2
Dr. Phillips Eye for the Performing Arts
$23
Orlando City Soccer Season Opener: Orlando Metropolis SC vs. D.C. United
March 3
Orlando City Stadium
Tickets on sale soon
Eat Local, Sip Local Stroll
March 3
Audubon Park Garden District
Sonny's Smokin' Showdown
March iii
Camping ground World Stadium
$15-$40
An Evening with Jason Mraz
March 13
Dr. Phillips Middle for the Performing Arts
$35
Romeo Santos
March xiii
Amway Heart
$36.50 and upwardly
Waitress
March xx – 25
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
$34.25
Winter Park Wine & Dine Bound Edition
March 21
Winter Park Farmers Market place
$35 and upwardly
United We Brunch 2018
March 24
Orchid Garden Ballroom
$40-$65 earlier January 28
Read our full March consequence guide for more ideas.
April
Writings on the Wall: An Evening with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
April 4
Warden Arena at the Alfond Sports Center
$15-$50
1st Thursdays: Florida Grown
Apr 5
Orlando Museum of Art
$15
2018 Florida Film Festival
April 6 – 15
Enzian Theater
Tickets on sale presently
Stars on Ice
Apr 7
Amway Center
$25 and up
Spring Fiesta in the Park
April seven – 8
Lake Eola Park
Gratis admission
Bristles in Baldwin Nutrient & Wine Festival
April 14
The Osprey Tavern
$110; VIP tickets $175
The Eagles and Jimmy Buffett
April 14
Camping Earth Stadium
$129 and upwards
The Colour Run
Apr 14
Osceola Heritage Park
$19.99 and up
Bon Jovi: This Business firm is Non For Sale Tour
April 18
Amway Eye
Tickets on sale soon
Florida Music Festival
April 19 – 21
Downtown Orlando
Pink: Cute Trauma Earth Bout
Apr 24
Amway Center
$306
Become Your Jazz On – Spring Concert
April 27
The Alfond Inn
$65
Science of Vino
April 28
Orlando Science Centre
$110 before April 2; $125 later on April 2; $100 for members
Clermont Clay U Run U Selection Blueberry 5k
April 28
Southern Colina Farms
$45
Yanni
April 30
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets brainstorm at $49.50; VIP parcel $275
Read our full April event guide for more ideas.
MAY
James Taylor & His All-Star Band with special guest Bonnie Raitt
May ix
Amway Middle
Tickets on sale January nineteen
Justin Timberlake: The Homo of the Woods Bout
May 14
Amway Center
Tickets on sale Jan 29
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
May xv – 28
Orlando Loch Haven Park
Prices vary
ODESZA
May 17
CFE Arena
$47.50-$107
Beer 'Merica quaternary Annual Craft Beer Festival
May 19
Gaston Edwards Park
Tickets on sale presently
Gay Days
May 29 – June 3
Area theme parks/hotels
Read our full May event guide for more ideas.
JUNE
Bite30: Orlando'south xxx-Day Restaurant Calendar week
Typically June one – 30
Diverse participating restaurants
Prix-fixe multi-grade $30 dinner menus
Hire: 20th Ceremony Bout
June five – 10
Dr. Phillips Middle for the Performing Arts
$34.25
Hall & Oates + Train
June 26
Amway Centre
Tickets on sale January 29
Read our total June event guide for more ideas.
JULY
Fireworks at the Fountain
July iv
Lake Eola Park
Costless
Erasure: World Be Gone Tour
July 8
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
From $34.50; tickets on sale January 26
Sam Smith
July xi
Amway Middle
$36.50-$121.fifty
Rod Stewart with special invitee Cyndi Lauper
July 26
Amway Center
$59.50 and up
Read our full July upshot guide for more ideas.
Baronial
24th Annual Harvest Grape Stomp
August 10 – 12
Lakeridge Winery
$10
Shakira: El Dorado World Tour
August xiv
Amway Eye
$47.l and up
Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Calendar month
August 24 – September 30
Various participating Orlando restaurants
$35 three-course menus
Read our full August outcome guide for more ideas.
SEPTEMBER
2018 Epcot International Food and Vino Festival
August 30 – November 12
Epcot
Included with theme park admission
Taste! Cardinal Florida
September 8
Orlando Earth Center Marriott
Fall Out Boy: Mania Tour
September 16
Amway Center
Tickets on sale January 26
Artlando
September 29
Loch Haven Park
Gratuitous admission
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights
Typically September – Nov
Universal Studios
OCTOBER
Oktoberfest
October 12-14
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café, Sanford
Come Out With Pride 2018
October 13
Lake Eola Park
Free admission; ticketed events vary
IMMERSE 2018
October 19 – 20
Downtown Orlando
Tickets on sale soon
ninth Almanac Walt Disney Earth Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
October 26 – 27
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
A la carte tickets $50; Causeway tickets $119.55
November
Fall Fiesta in the Park
November 3-4
Lake Eola Park
Costless admission
The Florida Run
November ten
Lake Louisa Country Park
Info coming shortly
Cheque out our annual guide to running dates here
fourth Annual Orlando Beer Festival
November x
Festival Park
Tickets on sale May 20
2018 A Taste of Dr. Phillips
November 11
Dellagio Boondocks Middle
Elton John: Cheerio Yellow Brick Road Tour
November 27
Amway Center
Tickets on sale February 2
December
City of Orlando Tree Lighting Celebration
Date TBA
Lake Eola Park
FREE
ICE! at Gaylord Palms featuring A Christmas Story
Nov xvi, 2018 – January half-dozen, 2019
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
$28.99
Grandma Party Bazaar
Date TBA
Stardust Video & Coffee
Free admission; bring cash for purchasing goodies from vendors!
Christmas in the Park
Appointment TBA
Central Park, Winter Park
FREE
More events we love:
- Scientific discipline Dark Alive at Orlando Scientific discipline Centre – multiple dates throughout the year
- Reading Between the Wines
- Chef'south Night at Second Harvest Food Depository financial institution
- Cows n' Cabs
- Waldorf Astoria Nutrient & Wine Weekends
- Leu Gardens Movie Night – start Friday of most months
Source: https://orlandodatenightguide.com/2018/01/top-orlando-events-2018/