Venue waivers are available for nonprofit arts organizations that will present performing arts activities in Miami Beach. These performing arts activities include: dance, film, theatre, opera, and music.
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waiver for The Miami Beach Bandshell
Six (6) rental waivers will be available for events taking place from January 2026 through June 2026. The remaining six (6) waivers will be available for events taking place from July 2026 through December 2026.
This waiver includes all Facility Rental Fees (up to $4,000 per day) and up to $2,500 in Technical Fees.
All Bandshell Waivers for Events "January 2026 - June 2026" are now closed.Â
- Submission Deadline: August 25, 2025
- CAC Review/Approval: September 4, 2025
All Bandshell Waivers for Events "July 2026 - December 2026" are now open.
- Submission Deadline: January 26, 2026
- CAC Review/Approval: February 2026
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waiver for Theater at the Colony Theater
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified nonprofit organizations for use of the Colony Theater.
For Theater Only. This waiver includes all Facility Rental Fees (up to $4,000 per day). No Technical Fees are included.
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waiver for SoundScape Wall
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 10 grants annually for the use of the SoundScape projection wall and sound system to qualified nonprofit organizations. Restrictions apply.
This waiver includes all Facility Rental Fees (up to $4,000 per day). No Technical Fees are included..
Community Benefit Fee Waiver for The Fillmore Miami Beach
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified nonprofit organizations for use of The Fillmore Miami Beach.
This waiver includes all Facility Rental Fees (up to $4,000 per day). No Technical Fees are included.
Office Info:
Lissette Garcia Arrogante
Director
LissetteArrogante@miamibeachfl.gov
Francys Vallecillo
Assistant Director
FrancysVallecillo@miamibeachfl.gov
Fernando Pestana
Administrative Services Manager
FernandoPestana@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26727
Patricia Tielves
Front Desk Office Associate
patriciatielves@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 26596
Special Events and Film Division
Diana Bego
Special Events Coordinator
DianaBego@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26298
Aron Soriano
Field Monitor
AronSoriano@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26982
Jared Balladarez
Office Associate
JaredBalladarez@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 26385
Felicity Astete
Office Associate
felicityastete@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 27579
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