Find your beat at Miami’s cultural pulse. The Adrienne Arsht Center celebrates 21 years as Miami’s cultural pulse with an unforgettable new season. With more than 70 shows now on sale, the 2026-27 Arsht season was designed with every resident of Miami-Dade County in mind.
In This GuideBroadway in Miami
The big-ticket series is stacked this year. Buena Vista Social Club (Sep 29–Oct 4) — the Grammy-winning Cuban songbook, live; Miami was always going to love this one. Brings the Grammy-winning Cuban songbook to the stage, followed by A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical (Dec 1–6), The Sound of Music (Feb 9–14), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Mar 30–Apr 4) — the Broadway classic, and the perfect family night out. And Jersey Boys (Jun 8–13). Three-show subscriptions are available now.
Classical Music
The Knight Concert Hall is hosting a genuine who’s-who: Yo-Yo Ma (Jan 10) — the most famous cellist on the planet, in the room. Itzhak Perlman (Mar 4) — a living legend, one night only. And Yuja Wang (Mar 23) — the most electrifying pianist of her generation. Plus the Chamber Orchestra of Europe (Dec 8) and Munich Philharmonic (Feb 16). The Cleveland Orchestra returns to Miami with Beethoven’s Fifth (Jan 23) and The Music of John Williams (Mar 12) — the soundtracks of your life, played live. New World Symphony adds Disney’s Fantasia in Concert (Jan 9) — the classic, with a full orchestra underneath it. And Florida Grand Opera stages Lucia di Lammermoor, Don Giovanni, and Nabucco.
Jazz Roots
The long-running jazz series keeps its crown: Jobim and the Music of Brazil (Nov 6), 100 Years of Blues with Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite (Apr 2), Juan de Marcos & the Afro-Cuban All Stars (Apr 23), and the Christian McBride Big Band (May 6).
Live at Knight
The Knight stage goes wide this season — Chucho Valdés’ 85th Birthday Celebration (Oct 3) — a Cuban piano legend turns 85; don’t miss this one. Ghostbusters in Concert (Oct 30, just in time for Halloween) — the movie you love with a live orchestra, Halloween week. Common with Nu Deco Ensemble (Nov 12) — hip-hop meets orchestra, only in Miami. John Mulaney: Mister Whatever (Dec 13) — arena-sized comedy from the king of the bit. Josh Johnson’s Comedy Band Camp (Jan 8), and An Evening of Songs and Stories with Patti Smith (Oct 9) — punk-poetry royalty, up close.
Dance at Arsht
Miami City Ballet anchors the dance calendar — George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (Dec 11–27) — the holiday tradition, done Miami-style. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Feb 25–Mar 7), and Swan Lake (Apr 29–May 2) — ballet’s biggest night. Joined by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Mar 19–20) — the company that redefined American dance. Flamenco Festival Miami XVIII (Feb 27–28), and Peter London Global Dance Company’s MIAMI WILD FIRE (Dec 18–19).
Theater Up Close
The intimate series brings God of Carnage (Nov 5–22), The Inheritance, Part Two (Jan 7–24), Pippin (Mar 11–Apr 4), and John Proctor Is the Villain (Apr 29–May 16).
Family Fun
Marionetas de la Esquina: Superheroínas (Oct 10–11) brings bilingual puppet theater for the little ones — and the free Live on the Plaza series runs all season with local jazz trios (book two or more and save 15%).
Free Events
The Arsht Impact series keeps live arts accessible with pay-what-you-can programming: Journey to Día de Muertos (Nov 1), Sounds of Christmas: A South Florida Gospel Celebration (Dec 12), Heritage Fest (Feb 20), and Sounds and Spirit of Haiti (May 22). Tickets are free — you pay what you can.
FAQsWhen does the Arsht Center’s 2026-27 season run?
Fall 2026 through summer 2027, with more than 70 shows on sale now.
Where is the Arsht Center?
1300 Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami, on the edge of the Arts & Entertainment District.
Are there free events at the Arsht Center?
Yes — the Arsht Impact series offers select performances as pay what you can, with free tickets available.
How do I buy tickets for the 21st season?
Everything is on sale now at arshtcenter.org/season26, including 3-show Broadway subscriptions and classical and jazz subscriptions.
Twenty-one seasons in, the Arsht remains the room where Miami hears itself. Browse the full lineup and book at arshtcenter.org/season26.
Downtown Miami’s primary performing arts anchor, hosting touring Broadway musicals, jazz and concerts, local theater, and free community festivals year-round.