St Augustine Music Festival

07/03/2026

We are at the Castillo de San Marcos celebrating

06/27/2026

Rehearsal for tonight's 250 National Celebration - American Landscapes Concert

06/26/2026

🎶 Our Latest SAMF Newsletter Is Here! 🎶

What an incredible opening weekend of the 2026 St. Augustine Music Festival! From the powerful Voices of Freedom Juneteenth concert featuring Robert Sims to standing ovations for Mozart and More and Elegance and Fire, we're grateful to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable start to our 20th Anniversary Season.

But there's still more to come!

✨ Inside this week's newsletter:
🎻 A recap of our spectacular opening weekend
🎼 A preview of this weekend's exciting concerts, including our 20th Anniversary Finale
🎹 Featured artists Chelsea Wang and Evangeliya Delizonas
🎺 Details about our free Independence on the Ramparts celebration at the Castillo de San Marcos on July 3
🏨 New lodging partnerships offering special rates for SAMF attendees

Whether you've already attended a concert or are planning your first visit, there's still time to be part of this milestone season.

👉 Read the full newsletter here:
https://conta.cc/4oPgZVJ

We look forward to seeing you at the Cathedral Basilica this weekend as we continue celebrating 20 years of entertaining, educating, and elevating through music! 🎼

06/21/2026

Mozart and Schumann were in good hands tonight. Bravi ladies!

06/21/2026

Watch the live stream of tonight's concert!

The Cathedral is typically open Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm. We are an extremely busy Cathedral. We have funerals and weddings and special events that could possibly change the visiting times. The Rectory office is open to the public Mon-Thurs 8am - 3pm and Friday 8am - 2pm

06/16/2026

🎶 Have you heard the story behind the St. Augustine Music Festival's 20th Anniversary Season? 🎶

Artistic Directors Jorge Peña and Jin Kim recently joined First Coast Connect to discuss the history of SAMF, the impact the festival has had on our community over the past two decades, and what audiences can look forward to during this special milestone season.

From world-class musicians and exciting guest artists to the mission of making classical music accessible to everyone, it's a wonderful conversation that offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of St. Augustine's most cherished cultural traditions.

🎧 Listen to the interview here: https://youtu.be/FBz4wIxWwW4?t=2761&is=ls50FziHmiH0_AY_

🎻 Join us June 19–21 and June 26–28 as we celebrate 20 years of entertaining, educating, and elevating through music.

Learn more at www.SAMFestival.org. 🎼

First Coast Connect: 06/15/26https://news.wjct.org/show/first-coa...

06/07/2026

From Gershwin to Broadway, spirituals to timeless American classics, experience an unforgettable afternoon with acclaimed baritone Robert Sims and pianist Paul Hamilton in *Celebrating America: A Tribute Through Song and Spirit*.

Recorded live at The Waterworks in St. Augustine as part of Sundays with SAMF, this powerful concert celebrates the music, stories, and voices that helped shape America.

Featuring selections from:
🎶 *Porgy and Bess*
🎶 *West Side Story*
🎶 *The Sound of Music*
🎶 Spirituals arranged by Harry T. Burleigh
🎶 *God Bless America*
…and more.

Watch the full concert here:
https://youtu.be/Z2eSkQGiJxo

Presented by the St. Augustine Music Festival as part of our 20th Anniversary Season.

Experience a powerful afternoon of music with acclaimed baritone Ro...

05/22/2026

🎶 Join Us for an Inspiring Afternoon of Music 🎶

The St. Augustine Music Festival proudly presents Sundays with SAMF featuring acclaimed baritone Robert Sims and pianist Paul Hamilton in:

“Celebrating America: A Tribute through Song and Spirit”

Experience an unforgettable program spanning spirituals, Broadway classics, opera favorites, and beloved American songs performed by one of the nation’s most celebrated vocal artists.

📅 Sunday, May 31, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 The Waterworks
184 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine

🎟️ Tickets:
$25 in advance | $30 at the door
Students: $10

From Gershwin and Bernstein to traditional spirituals and patriotic classics, this powerful concert celebrates the richness, resilience, and spirit of American music.

👉 Learn more and reserve your tickets at:
www.SAMFestival.org 🎼

05/20/2026

🎶 Our Latest SAMF Newsletter Is Live! 🎶

Inside this edition:

🎤 A spotlight on our upcoming Sundays with SAMF concert featuring **Robert Sims** and pianist Paul Hamilton in *“Celebrating America: A Tribute through Song and Spirit”*

🎼 Full details on our 2026 Festival concerts as we celebrate SAMF’s 20th Anniversary Season

🎻 June concert previews featuring Mozart, Copland, Gershwin, Mendelssohn, and more

✨ Videos from our April 19 “Music in Motion” concert are now available to watch online

👉 Read the full newsletter here:
https://conta.cc/4u3Dyb1

Join us as we continue to entertain, educate, and elevate through music 🎼

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04/21/2026

🎶 Our Latest SAMF Newsletter Is Live! 🎶

Here’s what’s inside:

🎼 2026 Festival Lineup Announced
📅 June 19–21 & June 26–28
Including a Juneteenth Celebration, chamber music favorites, and our 20th Anniversary Concert

🎤 May 31 Preview
Robert Sims returns for another powerful performance

👉 Read the full newsletter:
https://conta.cc/4tQM1xR

Join us as we continue to entertain, educate, and elevate through music 🎼

Email from St. Augustine Music Festival Local Composers Pioitr Szewczyk and Alex Cooper Present Music in Motion: Dances, Dreams, and Dialogues Entertain, Educate, and Elevate Through Music.     • • W