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The celebration isn't over yet! Pensacola's Foo Foo Festival is rolling into November with another full week of live music, theater, art installations and one-of-a-kind cultural experiences.
The 13th annual Foo Foo Festival began October 29 and continues through November 9, bringing 12 days of creativity to venues across Pensacola.
And while some of the festival's opening events have already taken place, there's still plenty to experience.
From interactive art installations along Palafox Street to a theatrical circus-inspired musical, a symphony performance and live music, the festival's second week offers something for just about everyone.
Better yet, several experiences are completely free.
Here's what's still happening at Foo Foo Festival in Pensacola this week.
What Is the Foo Foo Festival?
Foo Foo Festival is Pensacola's annual celebration of arts, culture and entertainment.
Rather than taking place at one festival grounds, Foo Foo brings together dozens of creative experiences at theaters, museums, galleries, parks and other locations throughout the city.
The event is organized through Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE), which supports local arts organizations and helps fund unique projects that might not otherwise come to life.
The idea is to fill Pensacola's fall calendar with experiences that encourage residents and visitors to explore the city's creative community.
Some events are ticketed performances, while others are free public art installations that anyone can enjoy while exploring downtown.
The 2026 festival runs through Monday, November 9.
Lightspill Transforms Downtown Pensacola
Through November 9
Artel Gallery | 223 S. Palafox Street
One of this year's most eye-catching Foo Foo Festival attractions is taking over the exterior of Artel Gallery.
Presented by Friends of Downtown, Lightspill transforms the historic downtown building with hundreds of reflective spheres that appear to spill over the roof and cascade down its facade.
The installation creates the illusion of liquid metal pouring down the building, turning an ordinary walk along Palafox Street into an unexpected art experience.
It's designed to catch the attention of passersby and encourage people to stop, look around and experience downtown Pensacola differently.
Lightspill is especially appealing because you don't need a ticket or reservation to enjoy it.
Simply stop by Artel Gallery while exploring downtown.
Experience Science on the Street
Through November 9
Palafox Street | Between Garden and Main Streets
Science isn't usually the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about an arts festival, but Pensacola MESS Hall is changing that.
Science on the Street brings interactive experiments and installations directly to downtown Pensacola.
The experience focuses on sound, music and the science behind how we hear and create different noises.
Visitors can explore approximately seven interactive installations along Palafox Street, including experiments involving vibrations, musical sounds and everyday objects.
One activity turns falling pebbles into music, while others allow participants to experiment with sound waves and vibrations.
The installations are designed to make science approachable and fun for visitors of all ages.
Best of all, the outdoor installations are free and don't require tickets.
It's an easy addition to an afternoon downtown, especially for families looking for something fun and educational.
PenArts Brings Side Show to The Gordon
November 3–8
The Gordon Community Art Center | 306 N. De Villiers Street
If you're looking for a night of live theater, PenArts is presenting one of this year's most distinctive Foo Foo Festival productions.
Side Show is a musical inspired by the true story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twin sisters who performed in American sideshows before becoming vaudeville stars.
The production explores their lives, ambitions and relationships as they navigate the entertainment world.
For Foo Foo Festival, PenArts has expanded the experience into an immersive, circus-inspired production at The Gordon Community Art Center.
Rather than simply attending a traditional musical, audiences can expect an atmosphere designed to bring the story's carnival setting to life.
Performances continue November 3 through November 8.
Learn More About Side Show and Tickets
Pensacola Opera Presents Rock the Runway
Wednesday, November 4
Saenger Theatre | Downtown Pensacola
Opera, fashion, dance and visual art are coming together for one unforgettable night at the Saenger Theatre.
Pensacola Opera's Rock the Runway: Living Art blends live vocal performances with fashion, choreography, music and large-scale visual projections.
The production features opera singers, Ballet Pensacola dancers, community models and a live DJ.
Instead of a traditional opera performance, audiences will experience an evening inspired by the energy and creativity of a fashion runway.
The event builds on a previous sold-out production and is among the festival's most distinctive ticketed experiences.
For anyone interested in fashion, music or something completely different from an ordinary night at the theater, Rock the Runway is worth checking out.
See Rock the Runway Event Details
Explore Pensacola's History at the Living Museum
Thursday, November 5
Pensacola Museum of History | Downtown Pensacola
Pensacola's past comes to life during Fiesta Pensacola's Living Museum: Anchored in History.
The immersive event transforms the Pensacola Museum of History into an interactive journey through the city's long and fascinating history.
Visitors will encounter costumed performers portraying historical figures and sharing stories from different periods of Pensacola's past.
It's a different way to experience local history, combining storytelling, theatrical performances and museum exhibits.
The event is also an opportunity to learn more about the people and events that shaped Pensacola into the city it is today.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 5–12. Children younger than 5 can attend free.
See Living Museum Details and Tickets
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents Mozart & Bizet
Saturday, November 7
Saenger Theatre | Downtown Pensacola
Classical music takes center stage Saturday night as the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart & Bizet.
Led by Music Director Peter Rubardt, the concert features pianist Carter Johnson and a program that includes compositions by Igor Stravinsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Georges Bizet.
The performance offers an opportunity to experience a major symphony concert in downtown Pensacola during one of the busiest cultural weekends of the year.
Whether you're a longtime classical music fan or looking to try something new, the concert is another example of the variety Foo Foo Festival brings to the city.
See Mozart & Bizet Concert Information
Night Moves Brings More Live Music to Pensacola
November 3–4
Multiple Venues | Pensacola
Foo Foo Festival isn't just about visual art and theater.
Night Moves brings another live music experience to the festival's schedule, with performances planned for November 3 and 4.
The event adds to an already busy week for music lovers, especially with the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival beginning November 5.
For visitors interested in exploring Pensacola's local music scene and discovering different sounds, Night Moves is another event worth considering.
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More Ways to Experience Foo Foo Festival
The performances and installations above are only part of this year's festival.
Additional experiences include Ballet Pensacola's Carnival of the Animals, the Pensacola Museum of Art's interactive programming and other creative events presented by local organizations.
Some performances are limited to specific dates, while art installations and exhibitions offer more flexibility throughout the festival.
A great way to experience Foo Foo is to build an evening around multiple activities.
Start with a walk along Palafox Street to see Lightspill and Science on the Street, stop at a downtown restaurant for dinner, and finish the night with a performance at the Saenger Theatre or another participating venue.
Because the events are spread throughout Pensacola, visitors can create their own festival experience rather than following one fixed schedule.
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Make a Weekend Out of Foo Foo Festival
Foo Foo Festival's final stretch coincides with one of Pensacola's busiest weekends of the fall.
The Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow takes place November 6–7 at NAS Pensacola, while the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival fills Seville Square November 6–8.
The Pensacola Greek Festival and Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival also bring food, music and cultural experiences to the area.
That means visitors can enjoy the Blue Angels during the day, explore downtown art installations in the afternoon and catch a live performance in the evening.
Watch the Blue Angels From the Water
For anyone planning a full Pensacola weekend, the Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow offers another memorable experience.
Local operators offer special airshow boat cruises, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy Pensacola's waterways while watching the famous flight demonstration team.
It's a great way to make the most of a weekend already packed with art, music and entertainment.
Explore Blue Angels Homecoming Boat Cruises
For the complete airshow schedule, parking and admission information, see our Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow Guide.
Don't Miss Foo Foo Festival's Final Week
With just over a week remaining, there's still time to experience one of Pensacola's most creative annual celebrations.
Whether you want to explore free public art installations, attend a theater performance, experience the symphony or discover something completely new, Foo Foo Festival offers plenty of opportunities to get out and explore.
And with so many other major events happening during the same week, this is an especially exciting time to be in Pensacola.
Foo Foo Festival continues through November 9, 2026.
For the complete lineup, event details and ticket information, visit FooFooFest.com.
Looking for even more things to do? Check out our Things to Do in Pensacola This Week: November 2–8 and browse the Must Do Pensacola Events Calendar.
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