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Horror con Spooky Empire conjures Halloween vibes in an otherwise sweaty Orlando this weekend

Freddy, Jason and Chucky will all be in the house

by Asa Carvajal May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Horror convention Spooky Empire is back to mark the (almost) halfway point to Halloween here in Orlando.

reggae artist E.N Young

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Reggae Circus Dub Fest happens at Broken Strings Brewery this weekend

Also featuring craft brews, glass-blowing, vendors and fire-spinners

by Matthew Moyer January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

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Rising pop-punkers Winona Fighter do Warped Tour double duty in Orlando

“We are running off of pure love of doing what we do.”

by Azlyn Cato November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

Orlando Beer Festival promises a score of local brews and beverages, plus music and more

Come toast 10 years

by Orlando Weekly Staff November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

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Orlando’s Pre-Pre Fest brings a slice of the Gainesville rager to Mills 50

“Somehow it gets better every year”

by Ida V. Eskamani October 21, 2025October 22, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights isn’t the only ghoul in town: 4 local haunts to try this spooky season

Howl-O-Scream, Ominous Descent, A Petrified Forest, and Gators Ghosts & Goblins are all spooky alternatives

by Seth Kubersky October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

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Floridian swamp-rockers JJ Grey & Mofro head to the House of Blues this week

The Floridian outfit has a new record, ‘Olustee,’ ready for fans

by Azlyn Cato September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

The Center Orlando launches queer arts festival Q Fest

The interactive LGBTQ+ theater festival is set to take place over four days in November

by Chloe Greenberg September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

A white man in a black hoodie and black baseball cap points down

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Seattle MC Grieves performs at Cafe DaVinci and it’s a welcome return

Rheymesayers rapper will boost our collective IQs

by Bao Le-Huu September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

Les Vixens give Shrek the burlesque treatment this weekend at the Ren Theatre

Looks like there will be Sexy Donkey

by Emmy Bailey August 22, 2025August 31, 2025

Best of Orlando®

Orlando’s best bars, drinks and everything nightlife in 2025, according to our readers

by Orlando Weekly Staff August 19, 2025

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner opens, Stufd dumplings in works, Shōgun Japanese Steakhouse closes and more Orlando foodie news

Plus: another Greenery Creamery, new nightclub/tapas bar, waffle sandwiches and more to chew on

by Faiyaz Kara August 18, 2025September 1, 2025

Saigon Night Market’s endless summer fest is coming to Orlando in June

Vietnamese street food, Asian artists, food competitions and more

by Houda Eletr June 5, 2024July 31, 2025

Cups and Pups Coffee moves to new location, opening up spot for Yeastie Boys Bakehouse in College Park

Fight for your right to good coffee

by Houda Eletr June 5, 2024August 5, 2025

Music

DIIV announce Orlando live return as a headliner this summer

The night is sure to be dreamy

by Houda Eletr May 31, 2024May 19, 2025

Music

Mustard Service, Cathedral Bells and more come to the Beacham for Orlando indie Night

Rohna, Mirror Parts and Lady Heroine round out the lineup

by Houda Eletr May 30, 2024December 13, 2024

Epic Universe Preview Center to open at Universal Orlando CityWalk this summer

A glimpse into the soon-to-be Epic experience

by Houda Eletr May 29, 2024December 3, 2024

SeaWorld Orlando brings back Viva La Música Latin festival in June

Get ready to salsa from June 1 to 30

by Houda Eletr May 28, 2024May 23, 2025

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Jason Derulo, Owl City and more added to SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival concert lineup

Even more artists join the watery ranks

by Chloe Greenberg March 25, 2024June 19, 2025

20 crazy road trip stops between Orlando and Tampa to visit

by Chloe Greenberg February 23, 2024