Olympia Theater at Gusman Center for the Performing Arts

The Olympia Theater is a theater located in Miami, Florida. Designed by John Eberson in his famed atmospheric style, the theater opened in 1926. Throughout its history, the venue has served as a movie theater, concert venue and performing arts center. In 1984, it received historical designation by the NRHP. The Olympia Theater and its sister venue, the Tampa Theatre are the only remaining atmospheric theatres in Florida. And this is also one of the most beautiful buildings in Miami.

The atmospheric theater was built in 1926 and has somehow withstood time and wealthy developers to remain a true relic stuffed smack in the middle of Downtown Miami. Arrive early for any performance here to take in the Moorish architecture and simulated night sky. It’s truly a throwback experience you just don’t see anymore. Once a 1926 silent movie palace, this is now an enchanting venue for the occasional jazz or Latin gig, indie concerts, comedy shows and cabaret revues complete with velvet seats, Shakespearean balconies and twinkling stars on the ceiling’s painted night tableau.

Website: www.olympiatheater.org

Address: 174 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131, United States

Phone: 305-374-2444

Entrance fee: $80

Google rating: 4.8/5.0