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About Carnival Studio Theatre At The Adrienne Arsht Center
The Carnival Studio Theatre is a flexible black-box venue housed inside the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami. With configurations ranging from proscenium and thrust to cabaret, in-the-round, and festival seating, this intimate space can be tailored to fit a wide range of productions—from experimental works to intimate performances by local and visiting companies.
Address: 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. The venue sits on Biscayne Boulevard between NE 13th and NE 14th Streets. Entrance options include the main Biscayne Blvd entry or access via the Ziff Ballet Opera House lobby.
Notable programming includes Arsht Center Signature Programming, Theater Up Close, and performances by local companies such as Zoetic Stage and City Theatre, along with festivals like Flamenco Festival, Jazz Roots, Live at Knight, and Summer Shorts. Originally the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, the complex was renamed Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in 2008 following a major donation.
Parking is convenient with a valet ramp in front of the Ziff Ballet Opera House and multiple nearby options, with advance purchase available. Transit is easy, with the Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover station about one block away and numerous Metrorail and bus connections nearby. For a comfortable stay and meals before or after a show, there are several hotels within walking distance including The Grayson Miami Downtown, Hilton Miami Downtown, Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay, and YVE Hotel Miami. We can help connect you with trusted affiliate partners for hotels and dining to suit your plans.
Tip: Secure your seats early for the best configuration—whether you prefer a seated proscenium view, a close-up cabaret setup, or an in-the-round experience, the Carnival Studio Theatre can adapt to deliver the right vibe for each performance.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 (administrative address for the Arsht Center).
- Venue type: Black-box theater (Carnival Studio Theater) located inside the Ziff Ballet Opera House; seating configurations are flexible.
- Capacity: Officially up to 250 seats; other Arsht materials have cited 200–300 depending on layout.
- Seating/config: Proscenium, thrust, cabaret, in-the-round and festival seating configurations.
- Access: Located on Biscayne Boulevard between NE 13th and NE 14th Streets; entrance via Biscayne Blvd or through the Ziff Ballet Opera House lobby.
- Parking: Valet ramp in front of the Ziff Ballet Opera House; multiple parking options with advance purchase available.
- Transit: Metromover station (Adrienne Arsht Center) about one block away; additional nearby Metrorail/Bus connections.
- Nearby hotels: The Grayson Miami Downtown, Hilton Miami Downtown, Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay, YVE Hotel Miami, among others within walking distance.
- Notable events hosted: Arsht Center Signature Programming; Theater Up Close; performances by Zoetic Stage, City Theatre; events like the Flamenco Festival, Jazz Roots, Live at Knight and Summer Shorts.
- Renaming/demolition: The center was originally Carnival Center for the Performing Arts and was renamed Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in 2008 after a major donation.