May. 2025 - Top Events in Orlando

Top Events in Orlando – May 2025

Orlando is buzzing with major events this May 2025, offering a diverse lineup of festivals, concerts, conferences, and cultural celebrations. Here's a curated list of some of the biggest happenings:

🎭 Arts & Culture

• Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
  📅 May 13–26 | 📍 Loch Haven Park
  America’s longest-running unjuried arts festival returns with over 850 performances, including theater, comedy, dance, and Kids Fringe.
• Orlando Collected: 150th Anniversary Exhibit
  📅 Ongoing | 📍 Orange County Regional History Center
  A special exhibition celebrating Orlando’s 150th anniversary with rare artifacts and historical stories.

🎶 Music & Nightlife

• Viva La Música at SeaWorld Orlando
  📅 May 10–11 & May 17–18 | 📍 SeaWorld Orlando
  A vibrant Latin music and food festival featuring live performances and cultural celebrations.
• 15th Annual Black and White Weekend
  📅 May 17 | 📍 Rosen Plaza Hotel
  A formal gala supporting children’s cancer foundation with music, dancing, and networking.

🎉 Family-Friendly Festivals

• Make 'Em Smile Festival
  📅 May 3 | 📍 Lake Eola Park
  A community festival for children with special needs including games, entertainment, and activities.
• Cinco de Mayo Street Party
  📅 May 5 | 📍 Sunset Walk
  Celebrate with live music, food, and family-friendly fun.

🏟️ Sports & Entertainment

• PFL 4: 2025 World Tournament
  📅 May 1 | 📍 Universal Studios Florida
  Watch top MMA fighters compete live, broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

💼 Conferences & Business Events

• Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
  📅 May 5–7 | 📍 Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
  Leading conference for supply chain strategies and innovations.
• MicroStrategy World 2025
  📅 May 5–8 | 📍 Universal Orlando Resort
  Focused on data analytics and business intelligence.
• World Candle Congress
  📅 May 5–8 | 📍 Rosen Centre Hotel
  Global event for candle industry professionals to explore trends and networking.

🌟 Theme Park Highlights

• Universal Epic Universe Opening
  📅 May 22 | 📍 Universal Orlando Resort
  Universal’s newest park opens with five immersive lands, thrilling attractions, and new resort hotels.

For more details and planning tools, visit Visit Orlando's official event calendar.