Olympia Theater

Performing arts theater · Miami Jewelry District

Olympia Theater

Performing arts theater · Miami Jewelry District

174 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

Highlights

Step into the stunning, refurbished Olympia Theater, a 1926 gem in Miami that flawlessly hosts concerts, films, and art events amidst its vintage charm.

174 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131 Get directions

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"Designed in the 1920's in a Mediterranean Revival style, the Olympia is Miami's most classic and atmospheric theater. It's said to have been the first theater in the South with air conditioning (a must for our sweltering climate). Whether you're attending a play, screening or musical performance, your experience is bound to be a memorable one." - Lemon Yellow

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"Live Entertainment at an Old-World Theater in Miami Downtown Miami’s Olympia Theater was built in 1926 as a silent movie palaceand still is a glamorous old soul onFlagler Street. Performers fromElvis Presley to B.B. King to Luciano Pavarotti have graced the stage, and today it continues to host concerts, movie screenings, and live performancesby world-renowned artists. Renovated to its former glory, the theater includes a grand staircase, statues, and a gorgeous ceiling painted to simulate the night sky, as well as an enchanting Mediterranean courtyard."

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@onthegrid

"Olympia Theater, Downtown Miami by Lemon Yellow. Designed in the 1920's in a Mediterranean Revival style, the Olympia is Miami's most classic and atmospheric theater. It's said to have been the first theater in the South with air conditioning (a must for our sweltering climate). Whether you're attending a play, screening or musical performance, your experience is bound to be a memorable one."

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Les Schwartz

Google

What I would like to review is the Art of the Brick which is a masterful display of Lego art exhibited in the Olympia Theater in downtown Miami. It is a an exhibit well worth experiencing. It's hard to believe what one can do with Lego's. The themes are so inciteful and dramatic. It's art on another level, not typical as one depicts art. It does lend itself to an immersive experience. I just wish it was a larger exhibit. Check it out. You ain't be disappointed.

Jorge Luis Díaz

Google

“Art of the Brick” by Nathan Sawaya, very family friendly exhibition, perfect for an afternoon walk in Miami. I’m a big fan of building legos, and as long as you appreciate the art you’ll enjoy it. I wished there was more of interactive content, or mix it with other things. It’s a short experience but if you are a Lego fan, you will love it.

L B D

Google

Absolutely gorgeous structure and an architectural gem. We went for a Lego art event and the theater was successfully transformed into an art gallery,. complete with clean white walls and excellent lighting. However, you could still see the original plaster walls, original light fixtures and original tile work along with the archways and stairways, making this an amazing building to see and experience independent of whatever event is being held. I would really enjoy seeing some musical events here, or movies. The vibe is fantastic. I'm so, so, so happy this place was rehabbed and would love to see more old architecture in South Florida brought back to life.

Kitty Cat

Google

Wonderful! Got to experience the Van Gogh exhibit. It was setup well. Nice flow of rooms and then the final surround theater show. Light, Video & Sound Experiences were fantastic. Afterwards we met the general manager in the souvenir shop and he was very nice and friendly. The staff were very helpful. The whole experience was great. Valet parking available for $18

Eric Seiden

Google

This is a gorgeous Theater in everybody should go and see something here, just to marvel at the inside and make sure you check out the bathrooms to they are vintage and awesome. My father first took me here when I was a young kid to see a movie.

Jon Godfrey

Google

I attended one of the Van Gogh experience shows here. The show itself was enjoyable, and while I actually enjoyed one of the competing shows better this one was still fun. My favorite part was big room with the moving images on the wall and floor. It was nice to just sit down and be immersed in the artwork and story. As for the theatre, this is one of those old art-deco theatres that was probably exceptionally beautiful in its prime. It's also located in what sure seems a pretty sketchy area now, surrounded by closed and boarded stores up and down the street. Time and age have not been kind, as the plasterwork is showing signs of decay along the walls and by powder on the floors. I snuck up the stairs to see the scope of the theatre, and it doesn't look like it sees much use. Piles of inventory in stairwells, aisles full of old seats. Maybe this was moved out of the way for the current show; maybe not. The grand view was still amazing, and it's a shame we don't see these vast theatres much nowadays.

Roopam Mishra

Google

Experienced the Van Gogh immersive at Olympia and kept thinking how gorgeous the theater building itself is. The stucco and the intricate work you see on the ceilings is delicate and gives the feel of Spanish and French arts. Ceilings, because everything else remains hidden behind the installations- sometimes Van Gogh, and sometimes something else. The light fixtures are gorgeous and if the installations are removed, it would add to the charm of the place. I’d love to visit the theater when it’s bare, in its true form, perhaps to see a staged performance, any time it's not shrouded in an installation.

Huseyin Sahlan

Google

The historic Olympia Theatre was opened in 1926. Located in Miami, it has been host to the world’s most exciting performers in the arts and entertainment community.. Being among few atmospheric theatres in Florida, the venue has served as a movie theater, concert venue and performing arts center.. Today's popstars and cultural icons such as BB King, Pavarotti, Elvis Presley and many others presented their musical performances here.. There we visited Art of Lego exhibition with our 5 years old grandson. The exhibition was called as Art of the Brick. Colorful 150+ Lego art pieces were presented here. The collection included many Lego sculptures and re-imagined art masterpieces such as Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Van Gogh's Stary Night and Michelangelo’s David..