Cell Phones & Photography
Please silence or turn off phones before entering. Photography and video recording are not permitted in performance venues unless the artist authorizes them.
Everything you need to know before the curtain rises — from finding us and parking to accessibility and theater policies.
Mattie Kelly Arts Center is located on the Niceville campus of Northwest Florida State College. Plan your route before arriving for a performance or event.
Parking is available at the college campus. Follow signs and any event-specific parking instructions when you arrive.
Accessible parking is available in the front and north parking lots. The main entrance has a circular drive for guests needing assistance. The amphitheater has a separate accessible drop-off point near its north entrance.
These general guidelines help make performances enjoyable for everyone. Some artists or events may have additional requirements.
Please silence or turn off phones before entering. Photography and video recording are not permitted in performance venues unless the artist authorizes them.
Every guest, including infants, needs a ticket for ticketed events. Children ages 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult or school chaperone. Strollers and carriers must remain outside the theater.
Only water is permitted inside the theaters. Backpacks, oversized bags and satchels are not permitted.
Please remain seated during performances. If you leave during a performance, the House Manager will determine an appropriate time for readmission. Stay out of fountains and garden areas.
If you need immediate assistance during your visit, alert an usher, House Manager or college staff member.
For questions about an item left at the arts center, call Customer Support at (850) 729-6004.
We want every guest to feel welcome. If you need accessible seating or other assistance, please contact the Box Office before your visit.
Accessible spaces are located in the front and north parking lots. The main circular drive provides a convenient drop-off point, with a separate accessible drop-off for the amphitheater.
Wheelchair seating is available in the Mainstage Theater, Sprint Theater, Tyler Recital Hall and Amphitheater. Elevators provide access to designated seating and balcony areas.
Wheelchairs may be available for guest use. The Mainstage also offers an assisted listening system. Ask the Box Office about arrangements when purchasing tickets.
The box office is located inside of the Mainstage theater lobby. Tickets are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 90 minutes prior to show start time. Call the Box Office for ticket questions, accessible seating or assistance with planning your visit. Box Office: (850) 729-6000.