Black History Month in Central Florida: Live music, soul food cook-off and more
Updated: 8:09 AM EST Feb 17, 2026
Black History Month honors the achievements, culture, and lasting impact of Black Americans. Across Central Florida, communities are hosting special events to commemorate the occasion.From live performances and historic tours to concerts, movie nights, and soul food cook-offs, there are countless ways to join in the celebration.Explore this list of upcoming events to experience and honor Black History Month:Orange CountyTimucua Amplifies Black Voices This February, Timucua Arts Foundation spotlights Black American creativity with back-to-back weekends of jazz, R&B, classical performances, and visual art.Date: Until Feb. 21 Location: OrlandoRoutes to Roots Historic TourEatonville is a historical landmark rich in Black culture. You can take a guided or self-guided tour, meet local legends, learn about historical landmarks, and hear stories from the people of Eatonville.Date: Feb. 21Location: EatonvilleSeminole CountySalute to Black History Month ConcertThe Sanford Jazz Ensemble will perform its annual Salute to Black History Month concert. Date: Feb. 22Location: SanfordBlack History Month Movie NightsIn 2026, Seminole County is marking Black History Month with a diverse lineup of events, from movie nights at local libraries. Date: Feb. 23Location: Sanford Lake CountySoul Food Cook-OffYou can join the Mascotte’s 3rd Annual Black History Month Celebration in Lake County.Date: Feb. 21Location: Sunset Lake Park
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Black History Month honors the achievements, culture, and lasting impact of Black Americans. Across Central Florida, communities are hosting special events to commemorate the occasion.
From live performances and historic tours to concerts, movie nights, and soul food cook-offs, there are countless ways to join in the celebration.
Explore this list of upcoming events to experience and honor Black History Month:
Orange County
This February, Timucua Arts Foundation spotlights Black American creativity with back-to-back weekends of jazz, R&B, classical performances, and visual art.
Date: Until Feb. 21
Location: Orlando
Eatonville is a historical landmark rich in Black culture. You can take a guided or self-guided tour, meet local legends, learn about historical landmarks, and hear stories from the people of Eatonville.
Date: Feb. 21
Location: Eatonville
Seminole County
The Sanford Jazz Ensemble will perform its annual Salute to Black History Month concert.
Date: Feb. 22
Location: Sanford
In 2026, Seminole County is marking Black History Month with a diverse lineup of events, from movie nights at local libraries.
Date: Feb. 23
Location: Sanford
Lake County
You can join the Mascotte’s 3rd Annual Black History Month Celebration in Lake County.
Date: Feb. 21
Location: Sunset Lake Park