Creative City Project returns to downtown Orlando for the 2021-22 season of their spectacular performing arts takeovers in the city. Featuring remarkable events like “IMMERSE,” “Dazzling Nights,” and “Re: Charge,” alongside theatrical and musical shows “JOYBOX,” “Dragons and Fairies” and “The Seasons,” the 2021-2022 season holds unforgettable experiences for any guest. 

“Coming off the heels of our latest sell-out success, ‘Down the Rabbit Hole,’ we are thrilled to keep the momentum going,” said Creative City Project executive director Cole NeSmith. “This upcoming season allows us to bring back IMMERSE and continue to bring original programming to Central Florida all year long.”  

He continued, “COVID-19 hit the arts community hard. At the same time, it pushed us to adapt, evolve and get even more creative. We are proud of the safe, memorable, inspiring and meaningful events we’ve created, and we look forward to audiences of all ages enjoying what’s to come.”

Creative City Project’s 2021-2022 season features the following events and shows:

Re:Charge

A reprised event from 2020. Bring a pillow and blanket to lay down in an individual 6’x8’ square. A live ensemble of orchestral musicians plays a 75-minute concert of peaceful and reflective music. Leave feeling refreshed.

When: July 23-25, July 30-31 and August 1. Two shows per night at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Where: Colonial Promenade

Ticket price: $35

JOYBOX

Presented by Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, JOYBOX is an interactive art exhibition designed around everything happy, featuring art installations inspired by common catchy phrases about happiness. The “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” room is illuminated with black lights and full of piles of shredded neon paper. Guests are invited to write one personal worry on a piece of paper, run it through a paper shredder installed in the walls, and celebrate the release of that worry. “Step into the Light” features a giant 8’ circular light sculpture in a large room. In the “Count Your Blessings” room, guests are invited to message life’s blessings into the Blessing Counter where large LED scrollers display guests’ blessings on the walls. 

When: September through October

Where: Downtown Orlando

Ticket price: $20

IMMERSE 2021

Also presented by Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, 10 city blocks of downtown Orlando will be transformed with creative encounters, impressive performances and interactive art. Feature activations include:

• JOYBOX, an immersive and interactive art exhibition that brings joy to life.
• X Factor, presented by Stax, immersive photo environments in shopping containers encouraging guests to embrace their X-Factor.
• EA SPORTS Zone featuring Orlando City and Orlando Magic: EA SPORTS celebrates their move to downtown Orlando with this lively activation. Orlando City provides the fancy footwork of a soccer ball juggling team. The Orlando Magic’s dynamic entertainment, Magic Beatz and The 407, will also be sure to stun audiences throughout the night. The EA SPORTS Zone will also feature a fascinating mural painted by kicking and throwing paint-covered balls at the walls.

Feature performances include:

• High-energy acrobatic performances on a large scaffolding structure in the middle of Orange Avenue.
• A Celebration of Diversity, in partnership with the Holocaust Memorial Center, featuring musical and activist Daryl Davis and numerous local musicians.
• Orlando Ballet.
• Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
• Central Florida Community Arts and so much more!

A new experiential event at IMMERSE 2021, COLOR DAY invites guests to become the canvas. Colored powder fights, paint explosions, and bright eruptions of foam encourage guests to get colorful.

When: Oct. 15-17

Where: Streets of Downtown Orlando

Ticket price: Prices range from $11.35-$44.47+ depending on desired experience

Dazzling Nights 2021

Presented by AdventHealth, Dazzling Nights has been completely redesigned this season. Immerse yourself in the awe and wonder of the holidays in this ¾-mile path of light and fun. The path features epic lighting installations, fun photo moments, live entertainment, and delicious food. 

Dazzling Dining Packages are available for 2021. Guests can enjoy the Dazzling buffet while projections animate the tables, elves play around your plate, and a snowstorm drifts across the tables. 

When: Nov. 19-Jan. 9, 2022

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

Ticket price: $22 off-peak nights, $25 peak nights, Dazzling Dining options available for purchase.

Dragons and Fairies

Brought to you by the creative team that produced 2021’s sellout event “Down the Rabbit Hole,” this event invites guests to embark on a journey through a forest of light and meet magical fairies and larger-than-life animatronic dragons. This family-friendly show is suitable for guests of any age. The timely story features live actors and explores the friendly relationship between dragons and fairies and what happens when we embrace those who are different from us. 

When: January-March 2022

Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens

Ticket price: Options coming soon

The Seasons

In partnership with Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, a multi-sensory exploration of Vivaldi’s “The 4 Seasons” features a live orchestral ensemble playing the symphony accompanied by large-scale projections and sensory elements like wind, falling leaves and other surprises. The musical experience is accompanied by small bites and cocktails inspired by each season.

When: May 20-22 and 27-29, 2022

Location: To be announced

Ticket price: $45

For more information about all events, updates and links to purchase tickets online, visit www.CreativeCityProject.com.