Adrienne Arsht Center: the halls, the 2026-27 season, free tours and what to know before a show
What plays at the Adrienne Arsht Center in 2026-27, how its halls differ, the free tours and Pay What You Can seats, and the house rules.
In breve
- Where: 1300 Biscayne Blvd, downtown Miami, on both sides of Biscayne Boulevard.
- Big shows: Broadway at the Ziff Ballet Opera House, 2,400 seats; concerts in the Knight Concert Hall.
- Free: 90-minute building tours, Mondays and Saturdays at noon.
- Cheapest seats: Pay What You Can shows, from $0, for select community performances.
- Arrive: Doors open 90 minutes before the show; latecomers wait for a break.
The Adrienne Arsht Center is where Miami sees touring Broadway, opera, ballet and the New World Symphony; book the show first, then the $15 lot, and arrive an hour early, because late seating waits for a break in the performance.
Nota della redazione
Most people search for the Arsht Center when they already hold a ticket and want to know where to go, what to wear and how early to arrive. This guide answers that, plus the season and the free ways in. Parking has its own guide, linked at the end.
The three halls
| Hall | Seats | What you see there |
|---|---|---|
| Ziff Ballet Opera House | 2,400, on the orchestra level and four tiers | Broadway in Miami, Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet |
| Knight Concert Hall | 2,200, on the orchestra level and three tiers, including 200 choral riser seats | Orchestras, Jazz Roots, Live at Knight concerts |
| Carnival Studio Theater | Flexible, up to 250 | Smaller theater, dance, cabaret and comedy |
The Carnival Studio Theater is a black box inside the Ziff Ballet Opera House. The Ziff entrances are on NE 13th Street and from Biscayne Boulevard through Thomson Plaza for the Arts.
Adrienne Arsht Center venues page (arshtcenter.org), checked October 2026
Broadway in Miami, 2026-27
| Show | Dates |
|---|---|
| A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical | December 1 to 6, 2026 |
| The Great Gatsby | January 12 to 17, 2027 |
| The Sound of Music | February 9 to 14, 2027 |
| Disney's Beauty and the Beast | March 30 to April 4, 2027 |
| Jersey Boys | June 8 to 13, 2027 |
Three-show subscriptions start at $144, subject to availability. Single-ticket prices are set per performance on the show page.
Broadway in Miami 2026-27 page (arshtcenter.org), checked October 2026
Who performs here
Three resident companies make the Arsht their home: Florida Grand Opera, which calls itself Florida's oldest performing arts organization; Miami City Ballet; and the New World Symphony, an orchestral academy for young musicians. Beyond Broadway, the 2026-27 calendar runs series for Jazz Roots, classical music, dance, Live at Knight concerts, Theater Up Close, Live on the Plaza and the Cleveland Orchestra Miami.
The free and cheap ways in
Free public tours run on Mondays and Saturdays at noon, last about 90 minutes and need no reservation. Meet in the lobby of the Ziff Ballet Opera House. A Spanish-language tour runs at noon on the third Saturday of each month. Wear comfortable shoes; the Arsht discourages heels and open toes. A few dates are skipped, so check the tours page before you go.
Pay What You Can tickets start at $0 for select community performances. You reserve on the event page and choose your price. Upcoming community events on that page include Journey to Día de Muertos on November 1, 2026, Sounds of Christmas: A South Florida Gospel Celebration on December 12, 2026, and Heritage Fest on February 20, 2027; confirm on each event page that it is Pay What You Can.
Food and drink
Concessions in the lobbies open 90 minutes before every ticketed performance and again at intermission. For a sit-down meal, Teatro Restaurant serves pre-show dinner with reservations on OpenTable, and Accent Café is in the Carnival Tower.
No outside food or drinks go into the theaters. The one exception is water in a plastic bottle bought at the Arsht.
House rules
- Main doors open 90 minutes before the show; theater doors about 30 minutes before
- The Arsht asks you to arrive at least 60 minutes early; one FAQ answer says 45
- Latecomers are seated at a suitable break, and there is no refund for arriving late
- Every person needs a ticket; lap seats for children 2 and under depend on the presenter
- No photos, video or recording of any kind
- No dress code beyond this: no offensive prints, no bare feet
- Box office: noon to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, and 90 minutes before curtain; 305.949.6722
Domande frequenti
Where is the Adrienne Arsht Center?
At 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, in downtown Miami. The Metromover stops at the Adrienne Arsht Center station, one block away on NE 15th Street.
Is there a dress code at the Arsht Center?
No formal one. The Arsht can refuse entry for clothing with offensive text or images or gang-affiliated attire, and guests may not be barefoot.
Are Arsht Center tours free?
Yes. Public tours are free, run Mondays and Saturdays at noon, last about 90 minutes and start in the Ziff Ballet Opera House lobby. No reservation is needed.
Do children need a ticket at the Arsht Center?
Yes, every person needs a ticket regardless of age. Some presenters offer lap seats for children 2 and under; check the show page for age advice.
What happens if I arrive late to a show?
Latecomers wait until an appropriate break in the performance. Shows without an intermission may have no late seating, and late arrival is not refunded.
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