Orlando marks Black History Month with a vibrant calendar of events celebrating Black history, culture and community. Through a range of commemorations and cultural experiences, Visit Orlando invites both visitors and locals to honor Black heritage in impactful ways during February and beyond.
A Celebration of African American Culture
At Walt Disney World Resort, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts highlights Black History Month through artwork inspired by iconic Disney scenes and characters, alongside special performances by DISNEY ON BROADWAY stars.
Historic Eatonville takes center stage during the ZORA! Outdoor Festival of the Arts (Jan. 30–Feb. 1), a 3-day cultural celebration honoring the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston.
Music lovers can experience a range of performances across the city, including Brandon Martin’s Lift Every Voice and Sing! (Feb. 3), along with the free MLK Gospel Concert (Feb. 22) and more.
The African Americans and the Arts Exhibition (Feb. 3–March 31) at Orlando City Hall’s Terrace Gallery is showcasing 48 works by 28 local artists inspired by the 2026 national Black History Month theme, A Century of Black History Commemorations.
Black-Owned Dining & Businesses
Orlando’s expanding food scene features a lineup of Black-owned restaurants spanning Southern comfort food, Caribbean cuisine and modern favorites.
Barbecue and Southern food fans can visit Pete’s Famous BBQ in Downtown Orlando, while Stonington’s Fried Shrimp in MetroWest is known for seafood and wings. Chicken Fire delivers bold Nashville-style chicken dishes.
Caribbean-inspired flavor takes center stage at Mark’s Jamaican Bar & Grill and Virgin Island Thyme in East Orlando, as well as Oley’s Kitchen in Downtown Orlando. For soul food, longtime favorite Nikki’s Place—featured in Orlando’s Kitchens: Recipes and Stories From Our Neighborhoods—is a must, as well as P&D Soul Food Kitchen and Soul Food Fantasy.
Health-conscious diners can stop by Vitality Bowls in the Dr. Phillips area, while Sister Honey’s in Downtown Orlando satisfies sweet cravings with award-winning pies, cookies and pastries.
Beyond dining, Black-owned businesses add to the city’s creative fabric. The District GastroBar in Downtown Orlando nods to the area’s music history, while The Pretty Peacock Paperie in Winter Park offers custom stationery. Naked Bar Soap Co. provides all-natural bath and body products, and Bloom in Glory is a full-service floral design studio.
For a full list of Black History Month events and happenings in Orlando, visit visitorlando.org.
