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Concerts, dance, and family-friendly performances kick off the season at the Moss Center
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center starts the 2025-2026 season of performances with a vibrant mix to entertain and inspire. From cutting-edge dance theater and smoky jazz to festive holiday classics and nostalgic 1980s hits, this diverse lineup offers shows to appeal to every taste and age. Tickets are available at MossCenter.org.
The season opens with the artistry of Saxyn DanceWorks on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 3 p.m. Choreographer and director Thryn Saxon brings a fresh voice to contemporary dance-theater in Seolh, a work that blends movement, mythology, and music in a beautiful exploration of memory and transformation.
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., jazz lovers will be treated to the smooth sounds of Marcus Click Quintet. A Billboard-charting artist known for his sultry saxophone style, Click will lead his ensemble through selections from his acclaimed album, Brand New Day, along with fresh takes on familiar hits.
That same weekend, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Week, the Moss Center welcomes the celebrated Cuban zarzuela Cecilia Valdés on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This concert presentation, featuring the Florida Chamber Orchestra, IFÉ-ILÉ Afro Cuban Ballet Company, and soprano Église Gutiérrez, showcases one of Cuba’s signature musical works.
On Friday, October 17, 2025, at 8 p.m., the season shifts into high-energy nostalgia with Backyard Bash XI: Abducted By The ‘80s. Pop icons Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, and Naked Eyes take the audience back in time with hits like “Dance Hall Days,” “The Safety Dance,” and “Promises, Promises.”
On Friday, October 24, 2025, at 6 p.m., the week leading up to Halloween kicks off with Halloween 2025 Featuring The Spooky Symphony. Live orchestral music and spooky sounds set the tone for this all-ages, costume-friendly Miami celebration. The event features a Haunted House, candy giveaways, and other fun Halloween activities.
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 8 p.m., Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami presents a bold fall performance featuring two captivating new works. The program includes a world premiere by Artist in Residence Yanis Eric Pikieris along with choreographer Selah Jane Oliver’s “Valley of Shadows,” underscoring the company’s dynamic artistry and commitment to new voices in dance.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, heralds the official arrival of the holiday season with A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert. Pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio reimagine Vince Guaraldi’s classic score, blending performance with storytelling. This joyful concert, which will be performed at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., is perfect for families and fans of all ages.
On December 6, 2025, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 3 p.m., the season concludes with a sparkling production of The Nutcracker. Miami Youth Ballet joins professional artists in this holiday classic, featuring magical sets, shimmering costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s regal score.
Continuing the yuletide magic is ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas from Seraphic Fire. The group will perform classics that shape the holidays, including “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Jesus Christ the Apple Tree,” on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 4 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting The Moss Center’s website, through the Box Office in person, or by phone at (786) 573-5300. For a complete schedule of performances, please visit www.mosscenter.org.
The Center will announce its 2026 lineup of performances in October.
Fall-Winter 2025 Schedule of Events
- Friday, October 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 3 p.m.
· Lab Theater | Tickets are $45
· Choreographed and directed by Thryn Saxon, dance-theater work Seolh reimagines the Scottish myth of the selkie, a mythical being who is both woman and seal. Through powerful storytelling and evocative movement, this captivating production explores the themes of transformation, memory, and longing through the movement of eight dancers and an original score by composer Bre Short.MARCUS CLICK QUINTET – SMOOTH JAZZ· Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 5 p.m. | Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
· Black Box Theater | Tickets are $35 (In advance) and $40 (Day of the show)
· Billboard-charting jazz artist Marcus Click brings his signature blend of smooth, sultry sound to the stage in this cabaret-style concert. Featuring selections from his acclaimed album Brand New Day, alongside reimagined popular hits, the evening promises refined rhythms, rich melodies, and an atmosphere of effortless sophistication.
CECILIA VALDÉS
· Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 8 p.m. | Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
· Main Stage | Tickets range from $55 to $65· The Cuban zarzuela Cecilia Valdés, considered a signature work by maestro Gonzalo Roig, returns to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Week 2025. This concert presentation will revive the musical pieces from the original, premiered in 1932 in Cuba, and includes artistic direction by Manny Albelo and musical direction by Marlene Urbay leading the Florida Chamber Orchestra.
BACKYARD BASH XI (ABDUCTED BY THE ’80s)
· Friday, October 17, 2025, at 8 p.m. (Ticket reservation begins October 9, 2025)
· Backyard Concert Lawn | Free Admission
· Join us for a FREE concert celebrating the Golden Era of 1980s rock music, featuring Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, and Naked Eyes. These nostalgic bands have joined forces to create a musical extravaganza that transports audiences to the heart of the neon-soaked, synth-driven decade. Get ready to dance, sing along, and relive the magic of the ’80s with this unforgettable music tour. Hear mega-hits like “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Dance Hall Days,” “Let’s Go,” “To Live and Die in L.A.,” “Safety Dance,” “Pop Goes The World,” “Always Something There To Remind Me,” and “Promises, Promises.”
HALLOWEEN 2025 FEATURING THE SPOOKY SYMPHONY
· Friday, October 24, 2025, at 6 p.m. (Ticket reservations begin early October 2025)
· Main Stage | Free Admission
· The Spooky Symphony returns to The Moss Center for a hauntingly fun Halloween celebration. With two thrilling performances on the Main Stage, this favorite annual event blends eerie orchestral music and festive spirit. Attendees are invited to come in costume and let the music set the scene for a delightfully spooky night. The evening includes a Haunted House, candy giveaway, and other Halloween activities.
DIMENSIONS DANCE THEATRE OF MIAMI FALL PERFORMANCE
· Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 8 p.m.
· Main Stage | Tickets range from $25 to $45
· Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami launches its new season with a bold and exhilarating program, featuring a new work by Artist in Residence Yanis Eric Pikieris, as well as the highly anticipated world premiere of “Valley of Shadows” by Selah Jane Oliver. After an electrifying preview in DDTM’s 2025 Salon Series, Oliver’s hauntingly powerful work makes its main stage debut, promising to captivate audiences with raw emotion and striking physicality.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS CONCERT
· Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 5 p.m. | Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
· Black Box Theater | Tickets are $35 (in advance) and $40 (day of the show)
· Award-winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio celebrate the beloved holiday music of Vince Guaraldi in this festive concert that will delight families. Blending performance with storytelling, the trio brings Guaraldi’s signature jazz score from A Charlie Brown Christmas to the stage.
THE NUTCRACKER
· Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. | Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 3 p.m.
· Main Stage | Tickets range from $36 to $51
· Enjoy a little girl’s dreamlike journey to the magical Land of the Sweets with the Sugarplum Fairy, dazzling costume characters, and Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score. This stunning event will be the perfect highlight for the holiday season and features professional ballet dancers and students from Miami Youth Ballet.
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (SERAPHIC FIRE)
· Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 4 p.m.
· Main Stage | Tickets range from $30 to $65
· Everything you love about Seraphic Fire at Christmas in a new experience: timeless carols (“The First Noel,” “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night”) and a reading of the famed 1823 American poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, which is known as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. These favorite holiday classics have shaped modern Christmas traditions worldwide. Join Associate Conductor James K. Bass and Seraphic Fire for a program featuring Christmas classics, like “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Jesus Christ the Apple Tree.”
About The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, informally known as “The Moss Center,” is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting arts and culture and providing access to the arts to the entire Miami-Dade County community. More information about the Center and its programs can be found at www.MossCenter.org.
About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Peacock Foundation, Inc. and The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council. For more information visit www.miamidadearts.org.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible and assistive listening devices are available in the Main Stage Auditorium and the Black Box Theater space. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, please contact Stephanie Aponte, 786-573-5314, saponte@miamidade.gov, at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
