The Mattie Kelly Arts Center (MKAC) at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is proud to unveil its 2025–2026 season of performances, promising a spectacular lineup of comedy, concerts, holiday favorites, and symphonic masterworks that will delight audiences of all ages.
This season, the MKAC Shows kick off with laughter as comedian Ray Lau takes the stage on Sept. 4, 2025, followed by a powerful presentation from speaker John Halligan on Sept. 26, 2025. Comedy icon Paul Reiser joins the lineup with a live performance on Oct. 10, 2025.
Holiday magic comes alive with Dance to the Holidays on Dec. 9, 2025, and the high-energy theatrical experience Choir of Man brings its world-renowned blend of music and performance to the stage on Feb. 12, 2026. Rounding out the season is Dirty Dancing in Concert, an immersive celebration of the classic film on March 10, 2026.
In addition, the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO) will present a full concert season beginning with Opening Classics: The Hero Within on Oct. 25, 2025. Celebrate the season with Holiday Pops: A Celtic Christmas on Dec. 5, 2025, followed by January Pops: Stand in the Light on Jan. 24, 2026. The symphony continues with Stars of Tomorrow: Joyfully Free on Feb. 21, 2026, and concludes with Final Classics: Resurrection Symphony on April 18, 2026.
“This season reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality performances to Niceville,” said Jeanette Shires, Mattie Kelly Arts Center Director. “From theatrical production and stand-up comedy to inspiring symphonic performances, there’s something for everyone.”
Tickets are available starting today and can be purchased by calling 850.729.6000, or visiting MattieKellyArtsCenter.org. Mattie Kelly Arts Center is located on Northwest Florida State College’s Niceville Campus at 100 E College Boulevard.
Upcoming Shows 2025-2026 at Mattie Kelly Arts Center:
• September 4 - Comedian Ray Lau
• September 26 - Speaker John Halligan
• October 10 - Comedian Paul Reiser
• October 25 - Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Opening Classics: The Hero Within
• December 5 - Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops: A Celtic
Christmas
• December 9 - Dance to the Holidays
• January 24 - Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra January Pops: Stand in the Light
• February 12 - Choir of Man
• February 21 - Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Stars of Tomorrow: Joyfully Free
• March 10 - Dirty Dancing in Concert
April 18 - Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Final Classics: Resurrection Symphony
We look forward to seeing you soon and thank you to the community for you continued support!
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