Foo Foo Fest 2025

Fall is actually the best time of year in Pensacola, and that’s thanks in large part to Foo Foo Fest.

If you’re unfamiliar with this annual festival or you just need a quick refresher, this issue is for you. Now in its 12th year, Foo Foo Fest is a 12-day celebration dedicated to arts and culture. Some events are generously funded through grants by Art, Culture, Entertainment, Inc. (ACE). Others are what they call “Friends of Foo” and are basically just other cultural events happening during the same timeframe.

In this issue, we’re highlighting some of the events we’re most excited about, like Night Moves Fest and Pensacola Opera’s “Rock the Runway” fundraiser. Plus, we included a complete calendar to help you maximize your Foo Foo Fest experience over the next two weeks. And make sure you tune in next week too, because we’ve got an exclusive interview with Night Moves Fest headliner Japanese Breakfast.

Here are our features:

Opera Amplified
DIY Together 
Rock ‘n’ Roll Shakespeare
Pass It On
Main Character Music
Calendar of Events

Featured Events

Afterburn Visit the aerial art installation “Afterburn” from Berlin-based artist Tomislav Topic on Intendencia Street. The installation is on view through Nov. 10.

Wandering Without Purpose Exhibit featuring paintings from artist Relja Penezic and an exhibit by sound installation performing artist Victoria Jordanova. On view Oct. 30-Nov. 10 at Pensacola State College in the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, 1000 College Blvd. An artist lecture and reception is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.

HalloZine Festival   Pensacola’s first-ever zinefest featuring a spooktacular celebration of zines and indie media with a market, exhibits, workshops, speakers, films and more. Fest is 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Oct. 31 at Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, 117 E. Government St. Details on Eventbrite and at 309punkproject.org.

Somebody to Love An immersive Shakespeare experience takes place 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 9 at Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. (no performance Friday, Nov. 7). Tickets are $50 and available at pensacolalittletheatre.com.

HizashiCon Anime convention featuring video game voice talents, cosplay, panels, artist vendors, food trucks and more Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at multiple locations in Pensacola. Details at animepensacola.com.

Jazz for Justice Presented by Legal Services of Northwest Florida, the annual Jazz for Justice event features jazz talent including Preservation Hall Brass Band, Bon Bon Vivant and Whiskey & Water Band Sunday, Nov. 2 with a kick-off event 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at Plaza Ferdinand. Admission is free with VIP tickets available at jazz.lsnf.org.

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents “The Four Seasons” with featured violinists Petra Bubanja, Leonid Yanovskiy, Edward Charity and Grace Kim. 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at The Sanctuary Event Space, 716 N. Ninth Ave. Tickets are $45 and available at pensacolasymphony.com.

The Luck Watch the world premiere of “The Luck,” a gold rush era musical about adventure and risk written and soundtracked by The Lubben Brothers. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4-Saturday, Nov. 8 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at The Gordon Community Art Center, 306 N. DeVilliers St. Tickets are $20 and available at penarts.org.

Pensacola Opera’s Rock the Runway: Amped The Pensacola Opera fundraiser is a fashion-fusion event with live music from the White Tie Rock Ensemble. Event is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Tickets and details at pensacolaopera.com.

Night Moves Fest Begins 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Hunter Amphitheater in Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. Featuring live music from Japanese Breakfast, Dashboard Confessional, Joyce Manor and many more. More info available at nightmovesfest.com.

Friends of Foo Events
Present Spaces with Artist Lindsay Keeling Enjoy abstract landscape paintings of artist Lindsay Keeling. Artwork will be on display in the Switzer Gallery at Pensacola State College through Dec. 12 from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Open to the public.

Back to the Future: Historic Pensacola Adventure Tour Travel through the historic streets of downtown as history collides with pop culture in this immersive journey. Tours are daily on the hour through Nov. 10. Purchase tickets and find details at pensacolaghostevents.com.

Downtown Dash: Pensacola Amazing Scavenger Hunt Explore downtown Pensacola as you unlock puzzles, tackle creative challenges and uncover hidden gems tucked within Pensacola’s art, culture and history. Tours are daily on the hour through Nov. 10. Purchase tickets at pensacolaghostevents.com.

Pensacola Haunted GLO Walking Tour Hunt for ghosts in downtown Pensacola with a nighttime tour 8 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 10 at 221 E. Government St. Purchase tickets at pensacolaghostevents.com.

Spirits of Seville: Haunted Ghost Tour & Meal See Pensacola in a whole new way with ghost hunting equipment followed by a chef-crafted local meal. Tours are 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Tuesday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 6. On Saturdays, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9, tours are 2 and 6 p.m. Purchase tickets at pensacolaghostevents.com.

Dualities: National Sculpture Exhibition This national exhibition will feature works from various artists at Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. The exhibition is on view through Jan. 11. A free public tour of the exhibit will be 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. A panel discussion with the artists will be 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Voices of Pensacola, 117 E. Government St. Details are at pensacolamuseum.org.

Angelena’s Supper Club: Fall Harvest  Five course dinner with wine pairings by Executive Chef Ian Gillette. Dinner is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at Angelena’s, 101 E. Intendencia St. Cost is $150 per person. For reservations, visit angelenaspensacola.com/reservations.

Ghosts of Pensacola: Haunted Trolley Tour Learn more about Pensacola’s haunted history with a trolley tour of the city’s cultural landmarks. Tours are 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 and Friday, Oct. 31 leaving from 221 E. Government St. Purchase tickets at pensacolaghostevents.com.

Meowloween Party Visit Coastal Cat Café, 1508 W. Garden St. for a Halloween party with festive decor, candy and purrs from adoptable cats. Event is 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Tickets are $28 and available at coastalcatpcola.com.

Palafox Market Enjoy Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. The event features local farmers, artists and crafters on North and South Palafox streets at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand. For updates, visit facebook.com/downtownpensacola.

Adult/Teen Workshop: Laser Cutting In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of digital fabrication using a laser cutter. Designed for ages 16 and up, class is 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at SEA Makerspace, 201 E. Zaragoza St. Pre-registration is required; all tools and supplies are included in the cost. $50 for PMA members and $60 for non-members. Details at pensacolamuseum.org.

Bourbon & Bacon Customers can enjoy samples of exclusive bourbons, gourmet bacon and select cigars 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at O’Riley’s Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Tickets are $35 and available at orileyspub.com.

3rd Annual Fall Worship Festival Take part in live worship, food trucks, giveaways and family fun and fellowship for everyone 12-4 p.m. Nov. 1 at the UWF Historic Trust Museum Plaza, 300 S. Tarragona St. Details at experienceworship.org.

Arabian Nights and Ale Levant Food Truck and belly dancers at Gary’s Brewery, 208 Newman Ave. 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Free admission. Visit facebook.com/garysbrew.

Improvable Cause Monthly improv show is 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Tickets are $10 and available at pensacolalittletheatre.com.

SEC Soccer Tournament The 2025 SEC Soccer Tournament will be played in Pensacola Nov. 2-Nov. 9 at Ashton Brosnaham Sports Complex, 10370 Ashton Brosnaham Dr.

Paws & Pixels at Coastal Cat Café As part of HizashiCon Anime Festival, you can get $5 off walk-in admission at Coastal Cat Café from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. At 4 p.m., enjoy anime and video game trivia and at 4:30 p.m. a cat café cosplay contest. Located at 1508 W. Garden St.

Namesake Collection Fiore’s 3rd Namesake Collection event takes place with an open house 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 405 S. K St. Watch a floral artist create a vase and floral arrangement starting at 6 p.m. Details at fioreofpensacola.com.

A Great Southern Dinner Five-course food and wine event 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 will be held at Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox St. The cost is $150 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (850) 469-9898 or online at jacksonsrestaurant.com.

Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival The 41^st annual Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival features acclaimed songwriters at venues across the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast from Nov. 6-16. For more details, visit frankbrownsongwriters.com.

The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Enjoy the three-day juried arts festival Nov. 7-9 at Seville Square in downtown Pensacola with more than 200 artists, live performances and heritage arts. Details at ggaf.org.

Chalice Painting Presented by O’Riley’s Irish Pub Visit O’Riley’s Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St., starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 to decorate your own complimentary Stella chalice. Event is free.

Winter Brewfest presented by O’Riley’s Irish Pub Stop by O’Riley’s Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 for their Winter Brewfest and try ten seasonal craft beers from several different local brewers. Purchase tickets at orileyspub.com/products/winter-brewfest.

Custom Trucker Hat Decorating presented by Sir Richard’s Public House Get crafty at Sir Richard’s Public House, 2719 E. Cervantes St. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 and create your own trucker hats with On the Go Hats.