St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral
A beloved Miami tradition of food, music, dancing, and fellowship
Held on the grounds of Saint George Cathedral and open to the whole community. Also known as the Cathedral’s Annual Middle Eastern Festival.
About the festival
Saint George Cathedral’s Annual Mediterranean Festival is a community celebration on the cathedral grounds in Coral Gables — a gathering the parish describes as a beloved Miami tradition of Middle Eastern food, music, dancing, and fellowship, open to all.
The Cathedral is an Antiochian Orthodox Christian parish serving Greater Miami. Many in the community trace their heritage to the eastern Mediterranean, and the festival is both a fundraiser and a welcome to neighbors of every background.
Authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine and street food, prepared as a parish tradition. The official 2026 festival flyer featured favorites such as shawarma, kibbeh, grape leaves, kebabs, savory pies, knafeh, and baklava. The upcoming menu is [MENU TBD].
Two nights of singing and dancing with live Arabic music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Specific performers for 2027 are [ENTERTAINMENT TBD].
A vendors bazaar with artisan makers has been part of recent festivals. Applications and a vendor list for the next festival are [VENDORS TBD].
Recent festivals have included entertainment for all ages, kids’ activities, face painting, and henna. In 2026, children 10 and under were admitted free. Kids-area details for the next festival are [KIDS AREA TBD].
Recent festivals have featured a raffle with announced prizes. Prize list, ticket prices, and drawing time for the next festival are [RAFFLE DETAILS TBD].
The festival is held on the cathedral grounds. Guests have long been welcomed to admire the Cathedral’s iconography. Hours for visiting the church during the next festival are [CHURCH HOURS TBD].
Schedule & entertainment
Live Arabic music, singing, and dancing are planned Friday and Saturday evenings. The performer lineup is [ENTERTAINMENT TBD].
Friday, February 5, 2027
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Sunday, February 7, 2027
Tickets
Upcoming admission prices are [PRICES TBD]. Online checkout will open once payment links are added. Until then, please contact the Cathedral office. The amounts below are last year’s published prices, shown only as a reference.
Friday evening
[TBD]2026 price: $10 · Kids 10 and under free
Friday opening night, with live music, singing, and dancing in the evening. See festival hours. Exact price for the 2027 festival is a placeholder until confirmed.
Buy Friday TicketSaturday evening
[TBD]2026 price: $15 Saturday evening · Kids 10 and under free
Saturday, with an evening party and live music. In 2026, Saturday evening admission applied to guests staying for the party. The 2027 admission policy and prices are [PRICES / POLICY TBD].
Buy Saturday TicketWeekend pass
[TBD]Placeholder tier — not published for 2026
An optional weekend pass can be offered once pricing is confirmed. Sunday admission was free in 2026 and is expected to be announced again with the next schedule.
Buy Weekend Pass2026 reference prices come from the official Saint George Cathedral festival flyer (also listed by the City of Coral Gables). Sunday admission was free. Food, drinks, raffle tickets, and vendor purchases were separate.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship supports the ministry and hospitality of Saint George Cathedral and helps present the festival to Greater Miami. Placeholder tiers The levels, amounts, and benefits below are proposed draft wording only — they have not been confirmed by the Cathedral and should be replaced before the site goes live.
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To discuss a sponsorship or request a confirmation packet, call 305-444-6541 or email Office@StGMiami.org. Custom packages can be arranged once official benefits are set.
Our sponsors
Sponsor logos will appear here once partnerships are confirmed. No sponsor names have been invented for this draft. If you are a returning sponsor, please send your logo and preferred tier to the Cathedral office.
Find us
The festival is held at Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral in Coral Gables, a short drive from downtown Miami and Coconut Grove.
Questions
The next festival is February 5–7, 2027, at Saint George Cathedral, 320 Palermo Avenue, Coral Gables. See festival hours. Call 305-444-6541 or email Office@StGMiami.org for updates.
Prices for the next festival are [PRICES TBD]. For reference, the official 2026 flyer listed $10 Friday evening admission, $15 Saturday evening admission for the party, free Sunday admission, and free admission for children 10 and under. Food, beverages, raffle tickets, and vendor purchases are typically separate from the entrance fee.
Online checkout is not live yet. The Buy Tickets and Become a Sponsor buttons will open the Cathedral’s Tithe.ly checkout once Event Registration Links (for tickets) and Giving Form or custom fund links (for sponsorships) are added in the site’s configuration file. Until then, please call the Cathedral office at 305-444-6541 or email Office@StGMiami.org. Whether tickets will also be sold at the door is [AT-THE-DOOR SALES TBD].
The festival is known for authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, a vendors bazaar, entertainment for all ages, and two nights of live Arabic music, singing, and dancing. The 2026 flyer pictured shawarma, kibbeh, grape leaves, kebabs, savory pies, knafeh, and baklava. The next menu, performer lineup, and kids-area details are [PROGRAM TBD].
Yes. Recent festivals have been presented as family-friendly, with kids’ activities, face painting, and henna, and in 2026 children 10 and under were admitted free. Parking arrangements for festival days are [PARKING TBD] and will be posted once confirmed.
Yes. The Cathedral invites the community to ask about volunteer opportunities, visitor information, and sponsorship by calling 305-444-6541 or emailing Office@StGMiami.org. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. You can also follow Saint George Cathedral on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and visit the main parish website at stgmiami.org.
Ticket and sponsorship purchases will be available here once payment links are added. In the meantime, please contact the Cathedral office at 305-444-6541 or Office@StGMiami.org.
