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BRINGING AMAZING ENTERTAINMENT

to the Gulf Coast

Celebrating 30 Years of Entertainment and Artistic Excellence in the Gulf Coast

Welcome to Mattie Kelly Arts Center, located along the beautiful Emerald Coast in Northwest Florida. For 30 years, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center has been the Emerald Coast’s premier destination for arts, culture, and entertainment. Located on the campus of Northwest Florida State College, MKAC presents world-class performances ranging from Broadway productions and internationally acclaimed artists to educational programs and community events. As home to the NWFSC Department of Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts, MKAC provides students with unique opportunities to learn, create, and perform while serving as a vibrant cultural hub for Northwest Florida. With multiple performance venues, art galleries, and an outdoor amphitheater, MKAC continues to inspire, entertain, and enrich audiences of all ages.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra is the Emerald Coast’s premier professional orchestra and one of the region’s most treasured cultural institutions. For four decades, the NFSO has delighted audiences with classical, pops, family, and educational concerts featuring renowned guest artists and emerging talent. Committed to excellence in performance and education, the NFSO supports young musicians through initiatives such as the John Leatherwood Concerto Competition and the annual Stars of Tomorrow concert, while outreach programs like Carnegie Hall’s Link-Up concerts connect hundreds of local students with the transformative power of music each year. Through its dedication to artistic excellence, education, and community engagement, the NFSO continues to enrich lives and strengthen the cultural fabric of our region. style=”position:relative;padding-top:max(60%,326px);height:0;width:100%”><iframe allow=”clipboard-write” sandbox=”allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-downloads allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-modals allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-forms” allowfullscreen=”true” style=”position:absolute;border:none;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;” src=”https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=nfso_seasonbrochure_2023-24_-_3&u=nwfscstratcomm”></iframe></div>

October 10th at the Mattie Kelly Amphitheatre
with Atlanta Rhythm Section and Firefall
For tickets and schedule click below

What Our Patrons Are Saying

Bob D. Facebook Review

"The Arts Center continues to bring nothing but the best from the entertainment world to Northwest Florida."

Bob D., Facebook Review

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