Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts

What Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts does

Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts (legal entity: Adrienne Arsht Center Trust, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts organization headquartered in downtown Miami at 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Opened in 2006 as a public/private partnership between Miami-Dade County and private donors at a total project cost of $472 million, it operates one of the largest performing arts campuses in the United States at 570,000 square feet. Its portfolio comprises three flagship venues — the 2,400-seat Ziff Ballet Opera House, the 2,200-seat Knight Concert Hall, and the flexible Carnival Studio Theater (up to 300 seats) — plus the outdoor Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts, Peacock Foundation Studio, and the 3,500 sq ft Peacock Education Center. The center produces more than 400 annual events across touring Broadway, classical music, jazz, theater, dance, comedy, and family programming, generating a stated $125 million in annual economic impact and supporting 11,500 local jobs.

The center's revenue model blends earned and contributed income across eight streams: ticket sales (subscription series and single tickets), annual memberships, individual donations (including Donor-Advised Funds and Wish List), corporate sponsorships (Bank of America, Knight Foundation, TD Bank, Lexus), government and foundation grants (Miami-Dade County, NEA, State of Florida, Children's Trust), facility rentals for private events, parking via a Premium Parking partnership, and food and beverage through Constellation Culinary Group. Subscription packages are sold across Broadway in Miami ($260+ for 6 shows), Classical Music ($210+ for 5 concerts), Cleveland Orchestra Miami ($162+ for 4 concerts), New World Symphony ($45+), and multiple resident company series (Miami City Ballet, Florida Grand Opera). Discount programs — Arsht Pass ($25 college students / $50 young adults 18-35, verified via ID.me) and GOVX (military, first responders, educators) — extend reach to community segments, while Corporate Insider Programs and Traditional Group Sales address B2B volume.

The organization is governed by the Adrienne Arsht Center Trust Board and operates a parallel Arsht Center Foundation under Founding Chairman Adrienne Arsht. President and CEO Johann Zietsman leads an executive team of 9–10 VPs/CXOs overseeing Finance, Programming, Marketing & Sales, Communication, Operations, Technical Services, Legal & Business Affairs, and Development. It maintains three resident company partnerships (Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet, New World Symphony since 2006), a Broadway Across America touring partnership, and numerous arts partnerships (Zoetic Stage, City Theatre, Nu Deco Ensemble, Siempre Flamenco, Peter London Global Dance). Education and community programs reach 80,000 children and 100,000+ people annually, supported by AileyCamp Miami, Jazz Roots Sound Check, Learning Through the Arts, Broadway Bridges, and The Arshties high school musical theater awards.

Name

Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts

Legal name

Adrienne Arsht Center Trust, Inc.

Website

https://arshtcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts is a Miami-based 501(c)(3) non-profit operating one of the largest performing arts campuses in the U.S., producing 400+ annual events across three flagship venues (totaling 4,900+ seats) for South Florida audiences, resident companies, K-12 students, and community groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Center / Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Live performing arts
• Subscription concert series
• Theatrical venue rentals
• Arts education programs
• Community cultural events

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for performances across all venues. Covers only a portion of operational costs as the Arsht is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
2. Memberships: Annual membership program offering benefits based on giving level from access to ticket presales to cast meet-and-greets and beyond.
3. Individual Donations: Supported by steadfast generosity of individual donors through Quick Donate, Donor-Advised Funds, Wish List donations, and membership program.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Chairman's Corporate Circle program and various presenting/sponsorship tiers for different performance series (Bank of America for Broadway, Knight Foundation for Classical Music, TD Bank for Live on the Plaza, Lexus as Official Vehicle).
5. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from governmental, foundation and corporate partners including Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, State of Florida, National Endowment for the Arts, and various private foundations.
6. Facility Rentals: Rental of venues for concerts, plays, private meetings, weddings, film tapings, business conferences, fundraisers, and award shows. Across 525,000-square-foot campus accommodating 25 to 2,300 guests.
7. Parking Services: Pre-paid valet and self-parking options through Premium Parking partnership. Official Arsht Parking starting at $10, valet parking at $40.
8. Food and Beverage: Preshow dining at Teatro Restaurant and Accent Café in Carnival Tower, plus concessions in lobbies for performances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Adrienne Arsht Center is a multi-venue performing arts complex in downtown Miami that presents more than 400 live performances annually across Broadway touring productions, classical music, jazz, theater, dance, family programming, and outdoor concerts. Its core offering is ticketed live entertainment supported by season subscriptions, group sales, discount programs, and venue rentals, delivered across the 2,400-seat Ziff Ballet Opera House, 2,200-seat Knight Concert Hall, and 300-seat Carnival Studio Theater. The center also operates education and community engagement programs reaching 100,000+ people annually.

Product overview

The Adrienne Arsht Center operates as a multi-venue performing arts complex offering a diverse portfolio of live entertainment and cultural programming. The center's core product consists of ticketed performance series including Broadway in Miami (touring Broadway musicals), Knight Masterworks Classical Music (orchestral concerts), Theater Up Close (intimate theater by Zoetic Stage), Live at Knight (diverse genres including rock, pop, comedy), Dance at Arsht (global dance performances), and Live on the Plaza (outdoor concerts). The center hosts resident companies including Miami City Ballet, Florida Grand Opera, and New World Symphony, and offers subscription packages bundling multiple series. Supporting services include Arsht Pass (student/young adult discount program verified via ID.me), GOVX (military/first responder discounts), Group Tickets (corporate, student, and non-profit programs), and Facility Rentals (venue rentals for private events). Digital offerings include Digital Programs, Arsht Magazine, and Visual Arts programming through the 1300 Projects initiative. The venue portfolio comprises the Ziff Ballet Opera House (2,400 seats), Knight Concert Hall (2,200 seats), Carnival Studio Theater (flexible up to 300 seats), and outdoor plaza spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Broadway in Miami: Subscription series presenting touring Broadway productions
• Jazz Roots
• Knight Masterworks Classical Music
• Live at Knight
• Dance at Arsht
• Theater Up Close
• Family Fun Live
• Arsht Impact
• Arsht Pass
• Arsht Center Docent Tours
• 1300 Projects
• The Arshties
• AileyCamp Miami
• Gospel Fest Miami
• Art + Mind Day
• Heritage Fest

Products and services

• Broadway in Miami Six-show subscription series presenting touring Broadway musicals including Buena Vista Social Club, A Beautiful Noise, The Great Gatsby, The Sound of Music, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and Jersey Boys. Subscriptions start at $260 for six shows.
• Knight Masterworks Classical Music Subscription series featuring world-renowned orchestras and classical artists including Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Yo-Yo Ma, Munich Philharmonic, Itzhak Perlman, and Yuja Wang. Five-concert subscriptions start at $210 with up to 22% savings.
• Theater Up Close Subscription series presented by Zoetic Stage featuring intimate theatrical productions in the Carnival Studio Theater, including plays like God of Carnage, The Inheritance Part Two, Pippin, and John Proctor Is the Villain.
• Live at Knight Diverse performance series in the Knight Concert Hall featuring rock, pop, comedy, soul, world music, and more, with artists such as Sergio Mendes, Max Amini, Chucho Valdes, Ghostbusters in Concert, Common, John Mulaney, and The Tenors.
• Dance at Arsht Performance series presenting global dance including flamenco festivals (Festival de Cante Flamenco Miami with Siempre Flamenco) and dance companies from around the world.
• Family Fun Live Family-friendly performance series featuring magic, adventures, and spectacular shows for children and families.
• Live on the Plaza Outdoor performances on the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts featuring local artists and national acts, with food and beverage service. 15% discount when buying two or more shows.
• Cleveland Orchestra Miami Partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra presenting classical concerts including Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, A Night in Vienna, Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody, and add-on concerts like The Music of John Williams. Four-concert packages start at $162 with FREE digital subscription on Adella.live.
• New World Symphony Subscription series featuring performances by America's Orchestral Academy including Mozart's Requiem, Disney's Fantasia in Concert, and Rachmaninoff 2. Subscriptions start at $45 with priority access to New World Center in Miami Beach.
• Miami City Ballet Performances Subscription and individual ticket performances by Miami City Ballet including Fall Mix, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Spring Mix, and Swan Lake.
• Florida Grand Opera Performances Subscription and individual ticket performances by Florida Grand Opera, Florida's oldest performing arts organization presenting diverse operatic experiences.
• Arsht Pass Community discount program offering $25 tickets for full-time college students with .edu verification and $50 tickets for young adults ages 18-35 to select performances. Two-ticket limit per member.
• GOVX Discount Program Special ticket discounts for service members including military, first responders, medical-service workers, educators, and government employees via the GOVX verification platform.
• Group Tickets and Corporate Programs Multiple group ticketing programs including Traditional Group Program for 10-15+ groups, Corporate Insider Program with custom promo codes and monthly eblasts, i-Host Group Program, Student/Scout Group Program, and Non-Profit Fundraiser Program.
• Facility Rentals Rental of Arsht Center venues including Ziff Ballet Opera House, Knight Concert Hall, Carnival Studio Theater, Peacock Foundation Studio, Peacock Education Center, and Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for events including concerts, weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and film tapings. Accommodates 25 to 2,300 guests.
• 1300 Projects Visual Arts Visual arts exhibition series featuring early and mid-career artists from Miami-Dade County and international artists, including exhibitions, workshops, and interactive experiences (formerly known as Visual Miami).
• Ziff Ballet Opera House 2,400-seat venue with Orchestra level and four Tiers, hosting large-scale operas, ballets, and touring Broadway productions as part of the center's rental and programming portfolio.
• Knight Concert Hall 2,200-seat acoustically renowned concert hall with Orchestra level and three Tiers, including 200 choral riser seats, featuring L-Acoustics and Mayer sound systems and HES Solaframe 3000 Ultrabright lighting equipment.
• Carnival Studio Theater Flexible black-box theater with seating capacity up to 300 seats, configurable for proscenium, thrust, cabaret, in-the-round, and festival seating, featuring state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems and an aircraft cable grid system approximately 21 feet above deck.
• Arsht Center Tours Free regularly scheduled walking tours exploring the center's architecture, visual art installations, and cultural history, offered twice weekly on Mondays and Saturdays at noon.
• Arsht Magazine Monthly digital magazine featuring news, interviews, and stories about Arsht Center performances, artists, and community programs, available via email newsletter signup.
• Digital Programs Digital programs and content for performances including program notes, artist information, and multimedia content accessible online during and after shows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5 million guests welcomed since opening
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Bank of AmericaflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2026Presenting Sponsor of Broadway in Miami 2026-27 season. Provides primary funding and brand association for the center's flagship Broadway subscription series featuring six touring productions.
• Knight FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting Sponsor of Classical Music 2026-27 season (Knight Masterworks). Supports world-renowned classical performances including Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Yo-Yo Ma, and Munich Philharmonic.
• TD BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting Sponsor of Live on the Plaza outdoor performance series featuring local artists and national acts on the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts.
• Miami-Fort Lauderdale Lexus DealerscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official Vehicle of the Adrienne Arsht Center. Provides complimentary valet parking at all Broadway in Miami and Jazz Roots performances for Lexus vehicle owners.
• Broadway Across AmericaflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Partnership for presentation of Broadway in Miami touring productions. Provides access to blockbuster Broadway shows including Buena Vista Social Club, The Great Gatsby, and Beauty and the Beast.
• Zoetic StagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Arts partner and co-presenter of Theater Up Close series in Carnival Studio Theater. Produces bold, innovative local theater including award-winning productions.
• City TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Arts partner presenting innovative theatrical work at the Arsht Center, including works experienced in Miami for the first time.
• International Hispanic Theatre Festival of MiamiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Arts partner bringing innovative Hispanic theatre productions to Arsht Center audiences.
• Nu Deco EnsemblecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Arts partner presenting innovative contemporary work at the Arsht Center, including collaborations with artists like Common.
• Peter London Global Dance CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Arts partner bringing global dance perspectives to Arsht Center audiences.
• Siempre FlamencocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Arts partner presenting annual Festival de Cante Flamenco Miami at Dance at Arsht series. Celebrating 20th anniversary in 2026.
• Siudy FlamencominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Arts partner presenting flamenco performances at the Arsht Center, including acclaimed productions.
• New World School of the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Arts partner collaborating on innovative educational and performance programming at the Arsht Center.
• Premium ParkingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Official parking partner providing pre-paid and day-of parking options. Uses license plate recognition for contactless parking experience.
• Constellation Culinary GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Exclusive in-house catering partner for events at the Arsht Center. Provides upscale dining options including Teatro Restaurant and Accent Café.
• ID.mecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Identity verification partner for Arsht Pass community discount programs. Verifies student (.edu email) and young adult eligibility for discounted tickets.
• GOVXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Discount ticket platform partner for military members, first responders, medical workers, and government employees to access discounted Arsht performances.
• Florida Grand OperaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Internationally acclaimed resident company. Florida's oldest performing arts organization presenting diverse opera experiences at the Arsht Center.
• Miami City BalletflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Internationally acclaimed resident ballet company. One of the nation's leading ballet companies presenting dynamic repertory and world-class dancers at the Arsht Center.
• New World SymphonyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006America's Orchestral Academy and resident company. Fellowship program preparing talented young musicians for professional careers. Presents performances at both Arsht Center and Frank Gehry-designed New World Center in Miami Beach.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: New York's flagship performing arts campus with multiple resident companies (Met Opera, NY Philharmonic, NYC Ballet) and a comparable multi-venue, subscription-driven model. Most direct comparable by scale, structure, and programming mix.
• Kennedy Center: National performing arts center in Washington, D.C. operating multiple theaters with Broadway, classical, jazz, and dance programming; similar non-profit governance and major donor/sponsor ecosystem.
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Orlando-based multi-venue performing arts center with comparable Broadway touring, resident companies (Orlando Ballet, Orlando Philharmonic), and subscription programming. Closest Florida peer by geography and venue mix.

Broad incumbents

• Carnegie Hall: Iconic concert hall in New York with classical, jazz, and world music programming. Comparable subscription-driven classical music series (Knight Masterworks) and Knight Foundation ties to Arsht.
• Walt Disney Concert Hall (LA Phil): Home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Frank Gehry-designed concert hall with subscription classical series, education programs (YOLA), and donor-driven non-profit model analogous to the Arsht's Knight Concert Hall.
• Lyric Opera of Chicago: Major U.S. opera company presenting a classical season in a large resident venue. Analogous to the Arsht's Florida Grand Opera residency and Ziff Ballet Opera House programming.

Emerging players

• New World Center: Frank Gehry-designed home of New World Symphony in Miami Beach; shares resident company relationship with the Arsht and complements its classical offering on a complementary Miami-Dade campus.

Regional players

• Mahaffey Theater (Duke Energy Center): Tampa Bay-area performing arts venue presenting touring Broadway, concerts, and events; competes regionally for Florida touring Broadway audiences and donor dollars.

Others

• Broadway Across America: Touring Broadway presenter and the Arsht's flagship distribution partner for Broadway in Miami. Channel partner that both enables and constrains Arsht's Broadway programming economics.
• Constellation Culinary Group: Exclusive in-house catering and F&B operator at the Arsht Center (Teatro Restaurant, Accent Café, concessions). Strategic venue services partner comparable to peer venue-management contracts at other centers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/arshtcenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/AdrienneArshtCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/arshtcenter
• Xx.com/ArshtCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adrienne-arsht-center-for-the-performing-arts

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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