Olympia Theater

The Olympia Theater at 174 E Flagler Street is a 1926 movie palace designed by atmospheric architect John Eberson, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Inside, the ceiling imitates a night sky, with Moorish moldings, ornate statuary, balcony seating, and red velvet curtains that guests describe as unlike any modern theater.

The City of Miami now manages the building, and it works as both a performing arts venue and an exhibition space. It hosts concerts, plays, comedy shows, and Miami Film Festival screenings, and it has housed immersive art exhibits including Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience and the Art of the Brick LEGO show.

Guests also come to simply see the interior, from the vintage restrooms to the painted ceiling. The building is under ongoing restoration, so expect some scaffolding and limited air conditioning at certain events.

It sits in the heart of Downtown Miami, within walking distance of restaurants and public parking.