About Waivers
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 Waivers for The Miami Beach Bandshell
All 2024 Bandshell Waivers have been awarded at this time.
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to twelve (12) rental waivers per calendar year to qualified nonprofit organizations for use of The Miami Beach Bandshell. Six (6) renal waivers will be available for events taking place from January 2025 through June 2025. The remaining six (6) waivers will be available for events taking place from July 2025 through December 2025.
This waiver includes all Facility Rental Fees and up to $2,500 in Technical Fees.
Important Dates for 2025 Miami Beach Bandshell Waivers:
Event Date: January 2025 - June 2025
Submission Deadline: August 23, 2024
CAC Review/Approval: October 10, 2024
Event Date: July 2025 - December 2025
Submission Deadline: January 24, 2025
CAC Review/Approval: February 2025
Community Benefit Fund Rent Waiver Application Miami Beach Bandshell
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers 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. No Technical Fees are included.
Community Benefit Fund Rent Waiver Application Colony Theatre
Community Benefit Fund Fee Waivers for The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified nonprofit organizations for use of the The Fillmore.
This waiver includes all Facility Rental Fees. No Technical Fees are included.
Community Benefit Fund Rent Waiver Application The Fillmore
Rent Waiver Program 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. No Technical Fees are included.
SoundScape Wall Rent Waiver Application