Discover Orlando: September 2026 Event Guide

As summer winds down, Orlando starts shifting into one of the most exciting times of the year, with food festivals, cultural celebrations, live performances, art experiences, and the return of some of Central Florida's biggest fall traditions. September brings the flavors of Hispanic Heritage Month, the final weeks of Magical Dining, and EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, while Halloween season takes over with Halloween Horror Nights, Howl-O-Scream, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and other spooky experiences. From Labor Day weekend events to farmers markets, jazz, local arts, and seasonal activities, there are plenty of ways to get out and explore Orlando this month.

Also, explore the latest entertainment releases for September, including new movies, TV shows, books, and other must-see additions to enjoy this month, here.

Ongoing Throughout September
Hispanic Heritage Month | National Coupon Month | National Suicide Prevention Month | Self-improvement Month

Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining 2026
Through the 30th

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Through November 21st

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort
Through November 1st

Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando
Through October 31st

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Through October 31st

Haunted Monster Truck Ride
Through October 31st

Brevard Zoo: Beware the Night
Through October 31st

Nosferatu: The Citadel
Through November 7th

September 1st
Tony at The Enzian
Through the 3rd

Red, White, and Blue Nights
Through the 7th

Florida Prize in Contemporary Art 2025
Through December 16th

September 2nd
Lake Nona Farmers Market
Also on the 16th

September 3rd
Pumpkin After Dark: Paint. Sip. Get Your Cards Read: At The Falcon Bar

Kaleidoscope: Sip n’ Shop
Multiple dates through the 25th

September 4th
Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion
Through the 5th

Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Through the 7th

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic
Through the 6th

Labor Day Weekend Party at Anthem Orlando

Fito Espinola's Birthday Concert

Electric Feels 2026

September 6th
9th Annual Orlando International African Fashion Show

September 7th
Labor Day

Labor Day Jazz Festival

Free Day at Leu Gardens

September 9th
Rosalia: Lux Tour at The Kia Center

Orlando Out Fest
Through the 13th

September 10th
Kia Center Hiring Event

September 11th
Patriot Day

Lake Nona 9/11 Stair Climb

September 12th
Free Dental Day

Grupo Frontera: Triste Pero Bien C*bron Tour

Don Lemon & DL Hughley: DL + DL ‘Anything Goes

Demo Class: SFX Make Up Masterclass

Ghostly Downtown Reggae Night at Grape and the Grain Wine Bar

Baldwin Park Fall Porch Sale

Color Days: Purple at Crayola Experience
Through the 18th

September 13th
National Grandparents Day

Rogê at The Dr. Phillips Center

Omar Courtz: Por Si Mañana No Estoy Tour
Also on the 19th

Czech Heritage Day

September 17th
Hispanic Heritage Weekend
Through the 20th

September 18th
Ryan Castro: Sende - The Last Dance Tour

September 19th
DogFest Southeast

Baldwin Park Community Market-Reggae Night

National Theatre Live: All My Sons

Orlando Mid-Autumn Festival Garden Party

Orange County History Center Free Access Day: Heritage Day

Dessert Wars Orlando

September 20th
Pets on the Promenade

September 21st
World Alzheimer’s Day

September 22nd
Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour

September 24th
National Mofongo Day

Santiago Cruz: Sigo En Pie World Tour
Through the 25th

Nordstrom Rack at Lake Nona West Grand Opening Celebration

September 25th
National Daughters Day

September 26th
Dominican at 9AM: Celine Orlando

Walk to End Lupus Now

Lake Nona Town Center: Oktoberfest

Plantmania
Through the 27th

Melrose Film Festival

Winter Park Electric Avenue: EV Car Show

September 27th
Café Puya: Salsa & Coffee Pop-Up

September 28th
National Good Neighbor Day | National Family Day

September 29th
Hamilton at The Dr. Phillips Center
Through October 18th