IMMERSE Arts Festival Transforms Downtown Orlando

10-block walkable event features live performances, interactive art, and creative encounters.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The IMMERSE arts festival is set to transform 10 blocks of downtown Orlando into a vibrant, walkable celebration filled with live performances, interactive art installations, and creative encounters. The event will take place at the Orlando City Commons Plaza and feature the Architects of Air Arborialis Luminarium, an inflatable sculpture display.

Why it matters

IMMERSE is a major arts and culture event that brings the community together and showcases Orlando's thriving creative scene. The festival's interactive and experiential elements aim to engage residents and visitors alike, highlighting the city's commitment to the arts.

The details

During a tech rehearsal media preview on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the large inflatable sculptures that are part of the Architects of Air Arborialis Luminarium were spotted in front of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, offering a glimpse of the immersive art experiences to come at the IMMERSE festival.

  • The IMMERSE festival will take place on February 19-21, 2026.

The players

Architects of Air

A UK-based art collective known for creating large-scale, inflatable sculptural installations.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

A major performing arts venue located in downtown Orlando.

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What’s next

The full IMMERSE festival program, including a schedule of live performances and a map of the interactive art installations, will be released in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

IMMERSE promises to be a unique and engaging arts festival that will transform downtown Orlando into a vibrant, walkable celebration of creativity and community.