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Welcome to Manuel Artime Performing Arts Center, a historic, city-owned multi-purpose venue in the heart of Downtown Miami. With a total usable seating capacity across orchestra and balcony, this venue hosts iconic Latin performances, film shoots, and vibrant arts programming for decades. Whether you’re catching a Soiree des Arts event or a regional production like Maria la O zarzuela, you’ll find a welcoming, no-fuss ticket buying experience here—secure your seats with ease and rely on us as your trusted connection in the business.
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Manuel Artime Performing Arts Center sits at 900 SW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33130. The venue began as Riverside Baptist Church and evolved into the Little Havana Community Center before becoming Manuel Artime Community Center in 1982 and, today, the Manuel Artime Theater. Its storied past includes hosting historic Latin performances and serving as a filming site for productions, including a 1991 Pepsi commercial featuring Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine. The venue continues to host a rich slate of arts programming and community events while maintaining a practical, accessible experience for guests.
Below you’ll find practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan your visit with confidence.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 880 theater-style seats (official capacity) per City of Miami listing.
- Address: Manuel Artime Theater, 900 SW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33130.
- Venue type: City-owned, multi-purpose performing arts venue; originated as Riverside Baptist Church and renamed Manuel Artime Community Center in 1982.
- Seating chart: Orchestra 487 usable seats; Balcony 361 usable seats (total 848 usable seats by floor plans).
- Parking: 45 spaces daytime; 99 spaces after 6:00 PM and on weekends.
- Transit: Located in Downtown Miami with public transit options (Metromover and Metrobus); MDT lists multiple downtown stations; nearest Metromover stops include options like Miami Avenue / First Street corridors.
- Nearby hotels: Life House Little Havana (528 SW 9th Ave), within short walking distance.
- Notable events hosted: Historic use for Latin performances; Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine filmed a Pepsi commercial there in 1991; the venue has also served as a filming/production site for years, and hosts regular arts programming (e.g., Soiree des Arts in 2025, Maria la O zarzuela in 2025).
- Renamed/demolished: Not demolished; originally Riverside Baptist Church, later renamed Little Havana Community Center, then Manuel Artime Community Center in 1982 (now operating as Manuel Artime Theater).