About the St. Augustine Music Festival

The St. Augustine Music Festival produces, performs, and promotes inspiring, world-class music to a diverse audience in an accessible, welcoming environment to enhance the quality of life and further the sense of connection within the community.

The St. Augustine Music Festival continues to bring free classical music concerts and chamber music performances to residents and visitors in historic St. Augustine.

At SAMF, we entertain, educate, and elevate through music.

We entertain our audience with positive, inspiring, and creative musical performances.

We educate our audience through lectures and discussions to gather insight into chosen musical selections, gain exposure to new ideas or concepts, and cultivate new talent in schools, organizations, and collaborations.

We elevate our audience on the emotional and spiritual levels through the memorable and joyful experience of sharing world-class musical performances.

Experience the Benefits of SAMF…

It has been proven in the scientific and medical fields that listening to classical music results in mental and physical benefits – such as improved sleep quality, reduction of stress, better pain management, and positive effects on mood, productivity, and creativity. Plus, participating in a quality event that promotes a joyful, enriching, and memorable experience close to home in a neighborly environment will deepen and strengthen the bond within the community for years to come.

Volunteer

If you would like to become more involved with the SAMF organization, join our family through our various volunteer opportunities.

Donate

Your tax-deductible gift in any amount is greatly appreciated and will go a long way in supporting the SAMF organization.

Sponsor

Further the sense of connection and positive impact within the community by becoming a sponsor of SAMF.

SPOTLIGHT PERFORMER

Jorge A. Peña

VIOLA, SAMF Co-Founder and Artistic Director

A former member of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, Mr. Peña came to the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in 1996. He was born in Honduras and educated in the U.S., attending Columbus State University and earning a degree in performance and chamber music from the Peabody…

Staying in St. Augustine for SAMF?

SAMF attendees can take advantage of a special arrangement with the AC Hotel by Marriott on Riberia Street, just a short walk from the Cathedral Basilica.

Guests booking through the links below will receive special concert-date rates, a welcome drink, extra Marriott points, reduced parking rates, and early festival concert entry benefits for registered SAMF hotel guests.

Please select the appropriate booking link for the week you plan to attend.

Week 1 Cut-Off Date: June 6

Week 2 Cut-Off Date: June 13