Mattie Kelly Arts Center

Dogs Bands and Beer day fest
2026-10-10 | Mattie Kelly Arts Center Amphitheater, 100 College Boulevard, Niceville, FL, 32578, United States
Join us for Dogs Bands and Beer day fest at Mattie Amp in the Ville, Niceville’s Outdoor Amphitheatre Destination! on the campus of Northwest Florida University, in Niceville Florida, Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon & night under the stars with gourmet food trucks and premium beer & wine beverages. Featuring a great lineup of artists, Dogs Bands and Beer at Mattie Amp in the Ville offers a fun, atmosphere for amazing music and good times. See you at The Villee!

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Tyrus is near you for the last time until 2027!
2026-09-26 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Mattie Kelly Arts Center Amphitheater, 100 College Boulevard, Niceville, FL, 32578, United States
Hot coming off of the heels of his last 4 years of sold out comedy tours, Tyrus is ready to entertain again with fresh new material but the same old common sense. Come here is thoughts on the state of our country as only he can tell it.
Tyrus Fox News Channel Contributor, Comedian, Wrestling Superstar, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal 2X bestselling author of Just Tyrus and Nuff Said, returns live on stage in his inimitable style with deeper reminiscences on the life that shaped him and how he views the world we’re living in. Tyrus wont be back in your area of Florida or Alabama for a YEAR so grab your tickets now !
Join Tyrus for a Meet & Greet after the show automatically included in Tier1, Tier2, and tier 3 tickets where you can get a photo and autograph. His New York Times best selling memoir “What it is America” and “Georgie and her Great Horse Adventure” will be for sale at the event as well.
🌎All New “PLANETTYRUS” Comedy Tour🌎
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Elvis ’56: The 70th Anniversary
2026-08-20 19:30 - 21:30 | FL
ELVIS 56′ – The 70th Anniversary – At The Mattie Kelly Arts Center – Niceville, Florida
Thu Aug 20, 2026 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
$28 – $58.75
Tickets – Click Here
Step back to the year that changed music forever.
“Elvis ’56: The 70th Anniversary” is a high-energy tribute celebrating the breakthrough year that launched Elvis Presley into superstardom. From the explosive debut of “Heartbreak Hotel” to the electrifying television appearances that shocked the world, this show captures the raw power, charisma, and rebellious spirit of Elvis in his prime.
Starring Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion Cote Deonath, this dynamic production brings the rockabilly era roaring back to life with authentic sound, vintage style, and nonstop energy. Backed by a powerhouse band, every moment recreates the magic of 1956 with precision and passion.
Featuring iconic hits like “Hound Dog,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” and “Blue Suede Shoes,” this is more than a concert, it’s a full-scale celebration of the year Elvis became a legend.
⚡ The sound.
⚡ The style.
⚡ The moment that started it all.
Elvis ’56 lives again.
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Spring Honors Recital
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Tyler Recital Hall
The Honors Recital is a formal evening to celebrate the special achievements by select music students in the Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts Division. Selected students will perform their top pieces voted upon by students and faculty from the previous division recitals of the semester. Entry is free, and tickets are not required.

ALL RECITALS ARE AT 6PM
TYLER RECITAL HALL

Dance Facets
2026-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Mainstage Theater, 100 College Boulevard East, Niceville, FL, 32578, United States
April 24 and 25 at 7:00 pm
Adults $15 and Youth under 18 $10
Join us for Dance Facets, an evening of choreography created and performed by our talented dance community. From powerful storytelling to dynamic movement, this concert celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the many facets of dance.

Spring Division Recital April 20th
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Tyler Recital Hall
Info for April 20:
Come out to the Tyler Recital Hall to support our music students in the Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts Division at NWFSC. Students perform a variety of music selections from Classical repertoire, Musical Theatre selections, to Jazz and Pop songs. Entry is free, and tickets are not required.

ALL RECITALS ARE AT 6PM
TYLER RECITAL HALL

MAHLER Symphony No. 2 Resurrection
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
The season reaches its breathtaking conclusion with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”, a work that demands—and rewards—an extraordinary gathering of musical forces. This monumental symphony explores themes of life, death, and spiritual renewal, unfolding in a dramatic arc that moves from darkness and struggle to radiant transcendence. With its sweeping scope and emotional intensity, The Resurrection Symphony is one of the most powerful statements in all of symphonic literature.
For this unforgettable performance, the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra is joined by over 150 voices, including the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, the Choral Society of Pensacola, students from the Niceville High School Chorus, and two guest operatic soloists. From the intimate to the explosive, Mahler’s vision will be brought to life with massive orchestral and choral forces in a concert that promises to shake the walls and stir the soul.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical
2026-04-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-10 09:45 - 10:45 | FL
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), TheaterWorksUSA‘s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.

ALMOST ABBA
2026-04-03 19:00 | Mattie Kelly Arts Center, 100 College Blvd East, Niceville, FL, 32578, United States
ALMOST ABBA
April 3, 2026
7:00 pm
Tickets $38 – $65

Spring Division Recital March 30th
2026-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Tyler Recital Hall
Info for March 30:
Come out to the Tyler Recital Hall to support our music students in the Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts Division at NWFSC. Students perform a variety of music selections from Classical repertoire, Musical Theatre selections, to Jazz and Pop songs. Entry is free, and tickets are not required.

ALL RECITALS ARE AT 6PM
TYLER RECITAL HALL

Friends and Family Raider Rhythms FREE Showcase
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Mainstage Theater, 100 College Boulevard East, Niceville, FL, 32578, United States
March 26 at 6:00 pm
Voices of Northwest Florida, Raider Singers, and Raider Rhythms would like to invite all of their supporters to a FREE showcase of what they have been working on this semester at NWFSC. No ticket is required for entry. Donations will be accepted to help support our performing arts students on their trip to France.

Dirty Dancing In Concert
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
“Join us for Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic ﬁlm’s ﬁrst live ﬁlm-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit ﬁlm like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the ﬁlm’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring a thrilling new and unique experience to the 80s classic.
Directly following the ﬁlm, the band and singers will throw an encore party that will surely take you back to the time of your life as you sing and dance along to your favorite Dirty Dancing songs.
Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years – now live!”

Ultimate Elvis
2026-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
Get ready for an unforgettable night as we bring you a brand-new Elvis production like no other! This all-new show dives deep into the early years of Elvis Presley’s career, capturing the raw passion, energy, and charisma that first shook the world. From the hip-shaking rock ’n’ roll revolution of the ’50s to the polished power of his early Vegas years, this production delivers the perfect balance of youthful Elvis spirit and the legendary style fans know and love.
Audiences will experience the electricity of those first explosive performances while still enjoying the dazzling jumpsuit showcase that became an icon of his Vegas tenure. It’s a fresh take that honors both the beginnings of Elvis’ journey and the larger-than-life showmanship that made him a global superstar.
Don’t miss your chance to witness this ALL-NEW SHOW — a celebration of The King’s early career, his groundbreaking Vegas comeback, and the timeless music that continues to inspire generations. This is Elvis like you’ve never seen him before!
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Joyfully Free The Stars of Tomorrow
2026-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
• Concertos featuring the student winners of the annual John Leatherwood Concerto Competition
• Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral
• Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3
• Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4, Finale
(joined by the Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra)
Our annual spotlight on extraordinary young talent returns as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra is joined by the winners of the John Leatherwood Concerto Competition, showcasing some of the most promising young soloists in our region.The program continues with Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral, a luminous and meditative work that reﬂects on life, loss, and transcendence. The evening also features Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, a masterwork of emotional depth and lyrical beauty—his most personal symphony, full of introspection and noble spirit. Concluding the concert is a special side-by-side performance with the Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra. This inspiring collaboration highlights the NFSO’s ongoing commitment to music education and artistic mentorship.

Click Clack Moo
2026-02-17 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-17 09:45 - 10:45 | FL
No more milk and eggs… the cows and hens are on strike! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals’ demands? Find out in a hilariously moo-ving musical about negotiation and compromise. Recommended for ages 4 to 9.
Click, Clack, Moo is written by Billy Aronson (book), Kevin Del Aguila (lyrics), and Brad Alexander (music); based on the book by Doreen Cronin with illustrations by Betsy Lewin. Original direction by John Rando (Broadway: On the Town, Tony Nom; Urinetown, Tony Award) and original choreography by WendySeyb. Orchestrations by Brad Alexander, set design by Beowulf Boritt (Broadway: Be More Chill; Act 1, Tony Award), and costume design by Lora LaVon (Broadway: Urinetown)

The Choir of Man
2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
The Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit — THE CHOIR OF MAN — returns to the U.S. for a highly-anticipated national tour including a stop in Niceville. Set in the world’s best pub, this uplifting production serves up 90 minutes of non-stop entertainment featuring a cast of extraordinary singers, dancers, musicians, and a charming poet. Enjoy everything from the anthems of Guns N’ Roses and Red Hot Chili Peppers to the soulful sounds of Luther Vandross and Adele to the chart-toppers of Sia, Paul Simon, Avicii, Katy Perry, and more. This show has something for everyone, including a real working bar on stage. Come ready to drink in the excitement and raise a glass with THE CHOIR OF MAN. Cheers!

The NY Rockabilly Rockets
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Mattie Kelly Arts Center, 100 College Blvd East, Niceville, FL, 32578, United States
🎸 NY Rockets Live at Mattie Kelly Arts Center
📅 Date: Canceled

Stand in the Light Featuring Jordan Smith
2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration and powerhouse vocals in Stand in the Light, featuring vocalist Jordan Smith, winner of “The Voice.” Known for his extraordinary range and heartfelt delivery, Smith will perform selections from his latest gospel album, The People’s Hymnal, alongside other soul-stirring favorites. This uplifting concert celebrates hope, faith, and the enduring power of music to bring people together.
From contemporary pop ballads to gospel-infused anthems, Jordan Smith’s performance, backed by the full power of the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, promises to be a radiant and emotionally rich highlight of the season. Don’t miss this chance to experience one of today’s most compelling voices live in concert.

Holiday Pops Featuring Irish Group SOLAS A Celtic Christmas
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
Celebrate the season with an enchanting blend of holiday magic and Celtic tradition as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra welcomes the renowned ensemble, Solas. Known for their dynamic performances and rich musical storytelling, Solas brings the warmth, rhythm, and spirit of Celtic heritage to the concert stage.
This festive program weaves together beloved holiday favorites with lively jigs, reels, and traditional Irish melodies, creating a joyful and heartwarming experience for the whole family. With the full orchestra and the unmistakable sound of Solas, this concert promises to be a highlight of the holiday season.

Fall Honors Recital
2025-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Tyler Recital Hall

Tim Hawkins Live
2025-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
Laugh your way into fall with Tim Hawkins LIVE at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville, Florida! For a limited time only, you can “Fall-In” to $25 All-In Pricing (plus applicable taxes) — no hidden fees — while supplies last.
📅 Date: Sunday, November 16📍 Location: Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Niceville, FL🎟️ Tickets: Just $25 all-in (plus applicable taxes) during the special Fall-In promotion running October 1–19
Don’t miss an evening of hilarious comedy, music, and family-friendly fun from one of America’s favorite comedians. Seats at this price are limited, so grab yours before they’re gone!
Purchase Tickets Here – http://bit.ly/45bqFAq

Fall Division Recital
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Tyler Recital Hall
Come out to the Tyler Recital Hall to support our music students in the Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts Division at NWFSC. Students perform a variety of music selections from Classical repertoire, Musical Theatre selections, to Jazz and Pop songs. Entry is free, and tickets are not required.

ALL RECITALS ARE AT 6PM
TYLER RECITAL HALL

The Hero Within Featuring Guest Pianist Zee Zee
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
Valerie Coleman – Seven O’Clock Shout
Maurice Ravel – Piano Concerto in G
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
$16 (YOUTH 18 & UNDER)
A powerful season opener exploring courage, deﬁance, and the hero’s journey.
The program begins with Valerie Coleman’s Seven O’Clock Shout, a vibrant tribute to frontline heroes of the pandemic. Ravel’s dazzling Piano Concerto in G follows, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Zee Zee. The evening culminates in Beethoven’s groundbreaking Eroica Symphony, a bold and revolutionary portrait of heroism in all its complexity.

Ryan's Story Presentation
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
RYAN’S STORY PRESENTATION
A Father’s Powerful Mission to Prevent Bullying & Teen Suicide
Why Ryan’s Story?
On October 7, 2003, 13-year-old Ryan Halligan died by suicide after
relentless bullying at school and online. His father, John Halligan, turned
unimaginable pain into a national mission to protect other children.
Ryan’s Story Presentation is a deeply personal, real-life talk that educates,
empowers, and moves students and parents alike.
John has spoken at over 2,000 schools across the U.S. and Canada.
What Students Hear
– Ryan’s life and struggles with bullying & depression
– The lasting impact of words and exclusion
– Cyberbullying and digital responsibility
– The importance of kindness and speaking up
– A call to treat everyone with dignity and compassion
What Parents and Educators Learn
– Signs of depression and suicidal ideation
– How to talk to your children about diffi cult topics
– Internet safety and managing online risk
– Building a culture of empathy at home and school
“You could hear a pin drop. Ive never seen our students so captivated.”
Middle School Principal, New Jersey

Eric O'Shea
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
Eric O’Shea

The Boy Band Project
2025-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
July 26th, 2025
7pm
Tickets: $25

Free Fallin
2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Mattie Kelly Arts Center, 100 College Blvd East, Niceville, FL, 32578, United States
July 12th 2025
7pm
Tickets $35
