Mattie Kelly Arts Center

Dirty Dancing In Concert
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!”

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.

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

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

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical
2026-04-10 09:45 - 10:45, 2026-04-10 11:30 - 12:30 | 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.

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.

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

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 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

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.
Tickets – Click Here
