Free organ concerts from the American Guild of Organists

The Central Florida Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (CFAGO) puts on free organ recitals throughout the year, featuring both its own members and internationally recognized artists.

Here are some upcoming organ concerts and recitals:

• "Pipes and Voices": Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Winter Park Presbyterian Church (400 S. Lakemont Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792). This special collaborative concert features organists David Ludwig, Penny Slightom Walsh and Phoon Yu, plus church choirs from Winter Park Presbyterian Church, Westminster Ringers bell choir, First United Methodist Church of Orlando, All Saints of Winter Park and Prince of Peace Lutheran. This event is free and open to the public.
• German organist and composer Paul Fey in Concert: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. at New Covenant United Methodist Church (3470 Woodridge Dr, The Villages, FL 32162). Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Voluntary donations will be accepted.
• Spooktacular Halloween Organ Concert: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. at The Orlando Lutheran Towers (300 E. Church St., Orlando). This annual concert of horror-themed organ music benefits the Central Florida scholarship fund for student organists. Admission is by donation.
• Great Organists at Stetson: Johann Vexo: Tuesday, November 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Stetson University (Elizabeth Hall, Room 100 / Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32723). Admission is free, and attendees will have a chance to meet the artists after the concerts.
• Richard Elliott: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Orlando (142 E Jackson St, Orlando, FL 32801). The principal organist of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is returning to Orlando for this special free event.
• Great Organists at Stetson: Melissa Plamann: Sunday, January 17, 2027, at 3 p.m. at Stetson University (Elizabeth Hall, Room 100 / Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32723). Admission is free, and attendees will have a chance to meet the artist after the concert.
• David Briggs in Concert: Saturday, February 7, 2027, at 3:30 p.m. at The Cathedral Church of St. Luke (130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando). Briggs is the artist-in-residence at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine and former organist at Hereford, Truro and Gloucester cathedrals.

For more details and events, visit the official Central Florida AGO Calendar.

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