2026/2027 Community Engagement
At BIG ARTS, community is at the heart of what we do. Throughout the season, we bring locals and visitors together through events that inspire connection, learning, and shared experiences.
There is a 5% non-refundable processing fee for any ticket purchased over the phone or online.
Secrets and Stories of the Sanibel Lighthouse
BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United StatesA collaboration with the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
Explore the rich history of Sanibel’s iconic lighthouse and its remarkable survival during Hurricane Ian in this compelling documentary by award-winning journalist Ken Sneeden.
Sum Function
2026 Award-Winning Documentary
BIG ARTS Sanibel
900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
A collaboration with The First Nation Group Foundation and the Oscar Mike Foundation
A group of disabled veterans, each impaired in all four limbs, confront battles more personal than war itself on and off the wheelchair-rugby court.
BIG ARTS Chorus & BIG ARTS Band
Holiday Performance
BIG ARTS Sanibel
900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
Celebrate the season with cherished holiday favorites and joyful harmonies performed by the BIG ARTS Chorus and BIG ARTS Band.
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BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United StatesGraciously Sponsored by Bank of the Islands
This is a free event; a ticket is not required
Experience the magic of the season as BIG ARTS comes alive with a festive celebration of art, music, and community.
Holiday Family Film Night
The Santa Clause
BIG ARTS Sanibel
900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
This is a free event but a ticket is required
Follow an unsuspecting dad who accidentally becomes the new Santa Claus and discovers the true meaning of Christmas along the way.
BIG ARTS Chorus & BIG ARTS Band
Spring Performance
BIG ARTS Sanibel
900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
Children of the Islands
BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United StatesIn the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life.
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Friends & Family Day
Featuring Buckets N Boards
BIG ARTS Sanibel
900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
This is a free event but a ticket is required
Buckets N Boards brings their hilarious and high-energy blend of amazing percussion, songs, tap dancing, and inventive instrumentation to this annual, free event at BIG ARTS!
Art Vibe
BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United StatesThis is a free event; a ticket is not required
Join us for an unforgettable, free evening where community and creativity collide!