Snag tickets to see Doja Cat at the Kia Center in November. | Photo by @NRK P3 via Openverse
Dust off your dancing shoes and break open your piggy bank, because Orlando’s live music lineup this year is full of iconic performers.
No matter your favorite genre, there’s a concert bound to hit the right note. Check out these musicians, bands, and singers set to take an O-Town stage in 2026.
GHOST | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | Kia Center | Known for: “Mary on a Cross”
Kenny G | Thursday, Feb. 12 | H-E-B Performance Hall | Known for: “Songbird”
Amy Grant | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | The Plaza Live | Known for: “Baby, Baby”
Gladys Knight | Monday, March 2 | H-E-B Performance Hall | Known for: “Midnight Train to Georgia”
NEEDTOBREATHE | Friday, March 6 | H-E-B Performance Hall | Known for: “Brother”
Conan Gray | Saturday, March 7 | Kia Center | Known for: “Heather”
HUMBE | Tuesday, March 10 | House of Blues Orlando | Known for: “fantasmas”
Barry Manilow | Friday, March 13 | Kia Center | Known for: “Mandy”
Rolling Loud is trading its Miami roots for O-Town this year. The hip-hop music festival will take over Camping World Stadium from Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10. The lineup is coming soon, but presale begins at 10 a.m. today.
Edu
Orange County is still considering rezoning seven public schools that are at risk of closing due to low enrollment, with a final school board vote expected in March or April. If approved, campuses could be repurposed for uses such as pediatric health services or a student enrollment center. (WESH 2)
Announced
Soccer fans, mark your calendars — Camping World Stadium will host two international soccer friendlies this March ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Catch Colombia vs. Croatia on Thursday, March 26, then Brazil takes on Croatia on Tuesday, March 31. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13. (WESH 2)
Kids
Oh, the places you’ll go. Florida kiddos ages 5 and younger can visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for free through the end of 2026. Register your child online by Friday, Feb. 27 to secure their pass.
Ranked
No. 6. That’s where Orlando ranked on WalletHub’s new list of best cities for job-seekers in the US. Openings per applicant, starting salaries, and employment growth were all considered in the rankings. If you’re looking for a fresh start in your career, our jobs board has 240,000+ listings.
Sports
The first round of the NFL playoffs takes place this weekend, with six Wild Card Round games on the schedule. Whoever you’re rooting for, Orlando’s sports bars are the best places to soak in the atmosphere and see who makes it one step closer to Super Bowl LX.
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Finance
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It’s easier than ever to explore O-Town. | Photo via Canva
Orlando residents can enjoy downtown without worrying about parking costs in 2026. The city’s Park DTO program will cover two hours of parking per visit, up to 16 times per person throughout the year.
Here’s how it works:
Park in any metered or non-metered parking spot in downtown Orlando.
Open the ParkMobile app and enter the code ParkDTO.
Enjoy two hours of free parking per visit.
Repeat up to 16 times per account through Dec. 31.
Whether you’re browsing shops, visiting museums, dining out, or checking out the nightlife, Park DTO removes the hassle of parking fees so you can focus on exploring your city. Pro tip: Pair free parking with a free activity, and you’ve got a perfectly budget-friendly outing.
The Buy
Take the guesswork out of healthy eating with chef-cooked meals from Forkful. Instead of spending hours on Pinterest looking for recipes, opt for high-quality, nourishing meals delivered right to your door. Forkful’s meals boast only the finest ingredients, like grass-fed meats, wild-caught seafood, and organic produce. Think: protein-packed pastas and plant-based burrito bowls. Plus, Forkful meals are never frozen + only take 2-3 minutes to prepare.
Smell that? Girl Scout Cookie season is upon us — and our local council, the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council, is slinging shortbread around town. Find your nearest booth.
