You can hear all sorts of sounds - symphony, jazz, country, big band as well as opera from The Pensacola Opera . Theatrical and dance companies perform throughout the year. Professional touring companies stage shows at the Saenger Theatre , a lovingly restored 1926 theatre. Nearby, the Pensacola Little Theatre holds forth in a stylish 474-seat theater in the Pensacola Cultural Center, home to numerous arts groups. Dance, choral and symphony groups use both theaters for a variety of cultural and artistic shows.
Museums give insights into other eras.
The Civil War Soldiers Museum features a fascinating look at medicine during the War Between the States. The T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum displays artifacts of the Pensacola area. And the Colonial Archaeological Trail steps through forts that once protected Pensacola. Great festivals and events are held virtually every weekend, celebrating everything from seafood, sausage and barbecue to art, music and heritage. Mardi Gras events of all types rock each year.