It's been a few years since IMMERSE graced Downtown Orlando with its creativity, but IMMERSE 2025 presented by The Creative City Project returns February 21-23, 2025 for THREE nights of immersive, interactive and inspiring entertainment. This one-of-a-kind event is your chance to see performances from 1,000+ artists throughout the streets of downtown Orlando.
Next year’s performances will range from theatre and dance to improvisation and impressive large-scale art installations for guests to explore. Past event collaborators include Cirque du Soleil, Orlando Philharmonic and Orlando Ballet, among others. (2025 schedule TBA)
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
PERFORMANCES
There are more than 1,000 artists from 100 arts organizations participating in IMMERSE 2025. A few highlights may include:
- Orlando Ballet
- Orlando Philharmonic with Rollins College Choir
- An electronic and orchestral collaboration between The Mood Designers and Central Florida Community Arts Orchestra
- Opera del Sol
- Ascension Acro
Tip: download the free IMMERSE app before attending to browse the full lineup, map and more. Details will be available in the app beginning on October 5.
“We’re actually planning right now for the entire month of February to have large scale art activations throughout the entirety of downtown. So not only will we have the spectacular Immerse event the weekend of February 21, 2025, but we’re working with some incredible artists and partners – the Downtown Development Board and the City of Orlando – to activate all of downtown Orlando for the entire month of February next year.”
Cole NeSmith, founder and Artistic Director of Creative City Project
IMMERSIVE ART INSTALLATIONS
Get yourself inside art in a whole new way with art that welcomes you into its world. Immersive art installations will give you an opportunity to be a part of the art. Previous installations include:
- REFLECT, a stiltwalking installation by Jules K Bee.
- 20’ LED walls welcome guests to paint with their bodies in the “Art of Athleticism” installation from Orlando Health.
- “Introspection” from artist, Sythestruct, reads people’s heartbeats and manifests them visually in the form of light.
TICKETS
There are four ticket options to choose from ranging in price from free to $150. (2025 ticket prices TBA)
The IMMERSE Experience Basic Ticket (FREE): Access to all performances
The Full Experience Plus Ticket ($22.97): All performances, plus access to the new large-scale interactive installations, including the 3,200 square-foot Giant Ball Pit and the multi-room Photo Experience called “The Worlds of Corkcicle.”
The VIP Experience Ticket ($75): All performances and installations, plus access to reserved VIP-only viewing areas at the stages and a curated guide to help navigate IMMERSE 2018 like an expert, along with entry into a Cocktail Experience for guests over 21.
The Dinner Party Project Experience Ticket ($150): Everything mentioned above plus an exclusive, four-course meal right in the middle of IMMERSE with special performances just for diners.
**This ticket option must be purchased in advance.
While you can purchase tickets the day of the event, we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to skip the lines.
DETAILS
IMMERSE 2025
February 21 – 23, 2025
Downtown Orlando
Free – $150 (2025 pricing TBA)
Locations:
Orange Avenue (south of Central to Jackson St)
Pine Street and Church Street (east and west of Orange)
Chase Plaza
Lincoln Plaza
Public parking is available at the Library Garage on Central, the 55W garage on Pine Street, the City Commons Garage on Boone Ave and the Jefferson Street Garage on Jefferson.
For full details and to reserve tickets, visit https://www.immersefest.com/.
All images courtesy of The Creative City Project.