The Florida Theatre

Cindy Harmon - Program Manager
904-562-5568
Cindy@floridatheatre.com
128 East Forsyth Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

0.9 miles from VyStar Memorial Arena

Restaurant / Theatre

• Celebrating more than 85 years of entertainment, this legendary theatre is perfect for concerts, theater, comedy, dance, corporate functions of all kinds, receptions, awards and presentation ceremonies.
• Imagine a banquet on the stage under the ornate proscenium arch; or a reception in the Promenade Lobby under the star lanterns, with grand staircases reminiscent of a Moorish courtyard at night.
• The fantasy Mediterranean-Revival style of the Florida Theatre is the perfect back-drop for events of all varieties, with its elaborate tiling, stately marble and intricate ironwork details.
• Our venue offers a 1,906-seat theatre with incredible acoustics and near-perfect sight-lines, on two levels, with two lobbies: Promenade and Mezzanine and a private area, the Barnett Room, for your event needs.
• Inside the theatre, state of the art sound and lighting systems will enhance the look of your event.

UNIQUE AMENITIES MAKE YOUR EVENT COME TO LIFE:

• Nearly 5,000 square feet on three levels of beautiful lobbies and an intimate private room
• Marble bars in the Entry Lobby and the Mezzanine Lobby
• 40-foot movie screen
• State-of-the-art sound and lighting systems
• In-house lobby video system
• Digital marquee
• WiFi accessibility
• Prominent on-street window displays
• Merchandise area
• Red carpet and rope & stanchion
• Extraordinary and unique architecture, historic character, a friendly and knowledgeable staff, and advanced technology all combine to create astonishing events found only at the Florida Theatre.

Accommodates: 1,944

-Auditorium of the Theatre - 1,906 Total Seats

-Entrance Lobby: 125 Guests
-Mezzanine Lobby: 138 Guests
-Barnett Room: 60 Guests
-Promenade Lobby: 150 Guests
-Gala Seating in Theatre with Platform Stage over Seats: 225 Round Tables & 450 Cocktail Party