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Community Events

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Rollins College hosts an array of community events throughout the school year to entertain, educate, and enrich Winter Park and Orlando residents. From game days to gallery openings, Rollins invites you to experience a campus overflowing with talent, creativity, and spirit.

Rollins College athletes competing in various sports, highlighting diverse campus athletics programs.

Rollins Sports Events

Cheer on Rollins’ 21 varsity teams as they build on the College’s championship tradition. From baseball and basketball to lacrosse and soccer, Rollins’ 21 varsity sports teams have won 23 national championships and nearly 100 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Rollins student-athletes are just as successful in the classroom—the College ranks in the top 3 nationally for academic success rate. Plus, admission to all Rollins athletics events is free.

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Theatre and Dance Events

From Broadway to the big screen, Rollins’ theatre and dance grads go on to command some of the world’s greatest stages. You can applaud tomorrow’s stars today through an array of student-run productions.

  • Annie Russell Theatre

    Attend a play or musical at Rollins’ Annie Russell Theatre, the oldest continuously operating theatre in Central Florida. For more than 90 consecutive seasons, Rollins student performers have honed their talents at the iconic venue, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Sally K Series

    Located in the new Tiedtke Theatre & Dance Centre, the Sally K. Albrecht Studio Theatre is home to student-directed productions, new works, improv shows, and an annual spring dance concert.

Rollins Museum of Art

From exhibitions and artist talks to tours and family programs, the Rollins Museum of Art (RMA) offers a wide range of free events for art lovers of all ages.

  • Visitors viewing colorful contemporary artwork in a brightly lit gallery space.

    Art Exhibitions

    Immerse yourself in RMA’s seasonal exhibitions, which range from acclaimed traveling shows to expertly curated displays from the museum’s permanent collection of more than 6,000 objects.

  • Museum guide explaining portrait painting to seated visitors in gallery

    Lectures & Tours

    Engage with inspiring lectures and guided tours that deepen understanding, spark curiosity, and bring art to life through expert insight.

  • Children and adult drawing together at a colorful art activity table.

    Family Programs

    Enjoy hands-on family programs that inspire imagination, encourage exploration, and make art accessible, engaging, and memorable for all ages.

Music Events

Experience dynamic performances, guest artists, and student showcases that captivate audiences, celebrate musical excellence, and create unforgettable moments.

  • Department of Music Events

    Rollins’ Department of Music offers a diverse and robust series of music events featuring everyone from Rollins’ talented faculty and staff to world-famous visiting artists.

  • Bach Festival of Winter Park

    Housed at Rollins and led by music professor John Sinclair, the Bach Festival of Winter Park is the third-oldest continuously operating Bach festival in the nation.

Speaker at podium addressing a large seated audience in auditorium.

Visiting Scholars and Artists

Engage with visionary thinkers and acclaimed artists through Rollins’ Thomas P. Johnson Distinguished Scholars and Artists Program, offering powerful conversations, performances, and ideas that inspire.

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