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ASM Global, a national leader in presenting live entertainment, has been hired to manage the King Center for the Performing Arts at Eastern Florida State College. The firm...

To our valued patrons and supporters: We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this trying time. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down, and we...

Out of an abundance of caution and to assist with our nation's preventative efforts, the King Center is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and we are updating our...

Out of an abundance of caution and to assist with our nation's preventative efforts, the King Center will be closing temporarily starting March 17. The following shows...

The King Center for the Performing Arts continues to closely monitor the coronavirus outbreak. We are working closely with Eastern Florida State College and state health...

The King Center for the Performing Arts is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak together with Eastern Florida State College. We have a Pandemic Health Management...

Chloë Agnew, an original member of CELTIC WOMAN, the most successful all-female group in Irish history, has rejoined the group as a special guest artist for CELEBRATION –...

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Calvary Home School students prepare for the upcoming Theatre for Youth show: One Night in Frogtown Live! with an origami art project. The children took home origami kits...

Melbourne, Fla., ­– The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts today announced that L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) is contributing $1 million to help enhance the...

The King Center is hiring! It's going to be a busy performing arts season, and we need help! The King Center is now accepting applications for several part-time custodian...

Our ticket office will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2, due to Hurricane Dorian and the Labor Day holiday. Ticket sales are available online only during...

We are pleased to announce that Justin Hayward's concert, originally scheduled in February, has been rescheduled to Sunday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: If you currently...

Operation "Keeping the King Center Cool" is underway! Crews are backstage working hard to replace our aged air conditioning system. This is not a glamorous project, but so...

You clicked on this because you thought Justin Timberlake was coming to the King Center? Haha, joke's on you. April Fool's! We might not have Justin Timberlake, but we do...

Big thanks to Emily and Edwin from Pilobolus for teaching a master class with local students on Sunday in our Studio Theatre! What a fun and creative workshop that allowed...

You will not want to miss this performance by the internationally renowned movement company, PILOBOLUS! Here's a video to give you an idea of what to expect at the show!...

Thank you to our generous supporters! 2018-2019 Board of Directors “Director’s Circle” Contributions List current as of 4/11/2019. Please call 321-433-5918 if your name...

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the King Center. If you have a passion for the arts and enjoy working with the public, we have a place for you! Volunteers are needed...

The King Center for the Performing Arts was represented at the Viera Voice annual Harvest Festival this past Saturday. It was a typical, sunny Florida day as festival goers...

Know the difference between their web site and ours. We have been announcing LOTS of new shows lately, so we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that the web...

The King Center is hiring! It's going to be a busy performing arts season, and we need help! The King Center is now accepting applications for several part-time...

Due to sudden family medical emergency Steve Cole will not be able to perform this Saturday night at the King Center. We wish him and his family strength and support during...

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the King Center. If you have a passion for the arts and enjoy working with the public, we have a place for you! Volunteers are needed...

HUGE thanks to all of the King Center's 30th Anniversary Celebration sponsors! The final event of our celebration was held on April 24 in the King Center rotunda before the...

We are excited to announce a coloring contest for all preschool age children in Brevard County. Below you will find downloadable Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour coloring...

This is a special opportunity for aspiring musicians to perform with Pink Martini on March 15 in celebration of music education. Pink Martini is expanding their outreach...

The first event of our 30th Anniversary Celebration - The Illusionists - Live From Broadway on March 4- was great fun! We look forward to the next event of our celebration...

Thank you to our generous supporters! 2018-2019 Board of Directors “Director’s Circle” Contributions List current as of 9/11/2018. Please call 321-433-5720 if your name is...

CHINA FORBES TO UNDERGO ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY, UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM IN JANUARY Pink Martini lead singer China Forbes has just been diagnosed with a tear of the rotator...

Beginning Cyber Monday, November 27, we will begin offering discounts on select shows. New deals on a variety of upcoming performances will be presented throughout the week...

King Center collects pet food and supplies for shelter animals This holiday season, the world’s favorite feline – Garfield – is giving back to cats (and dogs!) in need....

Our new ticket scanners allow you to access your order on your phone and have your tickets scanned for entry. Simply have your ticket pulled up on your phone and ready for...

The King Center is turning 30! In celebration of this exciting milestone year, we are offering $30 tickets to select performances on the 30th day of each month! Be sure to...

With Hurricane Irma behind us, the King Center is extremely grateful to report that our facility sustained minimal damage from the storm. We have a couple important updates...

Due to Hurricane Irma, the Steve Oliver & Marion Meadows concert originally scheduled for this Saturday evening has been postponed until Saturday, September 30 at 7:30...

The Steve Oliver and Marion Meadows concert is still scheduled for this Saturday evening. We are closely monitoring the weather forecast and will notify all ticket holders...

Our ticket office will be closed on July 4th for Independence Day. We will re-open on July 5th. Our normal hours of operation are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday,...

The participants will experience dance, musical theatre, drama and fun at the King Center for the Performing Arts in partnership with The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse....

The third annual Dancing for the Space Coast will be held on June 3 at the Florida Institute of Technology Clemente Center. Organized by the Brevard County Sheriff’s...

BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM TO THE KING CENTER TICKET OFFICE AND RECEIVE $5 OFF ONE TICKET TO STOMP While many people donate to food drives during the holiday season,...

FEATURED VIOLIN SOLOIST ON 9 CELTIC WOMAN PBS SPECIALS Máiréad’s recently released solo album debuted on 4 Billboard Album Charts including World, Classical Crossover,...

One of the many perks of membership is the opportunity to attend special members-only events throughout the year! Mark your calendars! Here's a look at two events coming up...

Happy holidays, friends! Please note the ticket office will have normal hours of operation through December 23. Our holiday hours are as follows: -Open noon to 3 p.m. on...

The Havana Cuba All-Stars will perform at the King Center on Nov. 30, and the tour is receiving excellent reviews! Here is just some of the wonderful feedback from...

Due to Hurricane Matthew and its impact on the east coast of Florida, there have been a few changes to our show schedule this week: · The Classic Albums Live—Led Zeppelin:...

NEW DATE: SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 7 P.M. Due to Hurricane Matthew, the Classic Albums Live concert originally scheduled for this Saturday evening has been postponed until Sunday,...

We appreciate your generous support. (List current as of 6/5/2019. If your name is not listed or listed incorrectly, please call 321-433-5918) Funded Five Platinum:...

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ann Wilson, from the band Heart, will be stopping at the King Center on September 25! Appropriately titled The Ann Wilson Thing, Wilson’s solo...

The King Center is now accepting new volunteer applications for the 2016 – 2017 year. The application deadline will be Friday, Sept. 2, and an orientation will be held for...

Chip Davis, Musical Prodigy, Maverick Businessman and Founder of Announces the Return of "Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 Live" Spectacular PBS Special Airing Nationwide...

Only a few days remaining for an opportunity to experience EFSC students art work, currently on display in the Harris Gallery at the King Center. The exhibit includes...

George Thorogood & The Destroyers Friday, March 18, 2016 at 8:00 PM CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

Cameron Carpenter captivated an avid group of music fans before his show on Thursday afternoon! Students were awed by his International Touring Organ – a monumental digital...

NEW DATE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 7:30 PM Jeanne Robertson has decided to postpone her spring tour due to continuing rehabilitation from her leg injury over the holidays....

This just in: Emmy Award nominated actor and producer, JOHN STAMOS, will perform with The Beach Boys at the King Center on Feb 26! With a career spanning 30 years, Stamos...

Central Brevard Art Association (CBAA) “Celebrating Diversity” is currently on display in the King Center Harris Gallery from February 1 through February 28th. A FREE open...

Melissa Laufer of Odyssey Charter school (pictured on right) along with two other teachers were the lucky winners of a Floral arrangement compliments of our good friends at...

The King Center Theatre for Youth & Outreach presented Peter Rabbit Tales to a packed house Tuesday morning. After the performance, children and adults gathered round to...

On Wednesday afternoon the Eastern Florida State College dance club had an exclusive Q&A session with principal dancers from Shen Yun Performing Arts in between shows at...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Jazz is Dead concert originally scheduled for Feb. 24 has been cancelled. Ticket holders may call the ticket office at 321-242-2219 to...

Thanks to everyone who came our 2016 Classic Albums Live Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party! Here is a fun video of everyone ringing in the 2016 at the King Center!

Individual Classic Albums Live Tickets On Sale Today DAVID BOWIE: ZIGGY STARDUST - MAY 7, 2016 BEATLES: REVOLVER (50TH ANNIVERSARY) - JUNE 18, 2016 ALLMAN BROTHERS: A...

Please be advised the King Center ticket office will be closing early at 3 p.m. on December 24. We will also be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Happy holidays...

Special thanks to real estate web site Florida State Homes for featuring the King Center on FloridaStateHomes.com. Check out the article here:...

On a mission to make changes, The Mayhem Poets are described as comedically gifted, lyrical virtuosos blending elements of theatre, improvisation, and comedy by engaging...

When Sugar Ray’s breakthrough hit song “Fly” put them on the map in 1997, lead vocalist Mark McGrath was thrust into the public eye. McGrath will perform at the King Center...

Bret Michaels is coming to The King Center on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 8:00 PM Click HERE to purchase tickets!

The King Center scarecrow “Beauty” represented the Theatre for Youth & Outreach Program at the Viera Avenues 4th Annual Scarecrow Stroll Fall Festival this past weekend....

Ms. Pahl’s class represented the most group participation at our recent stage production of The Main Street Kids: A Math Start Musical. Karen Wilson (on right in photo),...

Straight No Chaser has announced details of their new album "The New Old Fashioned", which arrives everywhere on October 30th. "The New Old Fashioned" is available now for...

EFSC Faculty Art Exhibit will be on display September 28th through October 25th in the King Center Harris Corporation Art Gallery before main stage performances for...

Check out this video message from Bret Michaels, who will perform at the King Center on Saturday Nov. 14! Tickets now on sale. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

Herb Alpert’s legendary career includes five decades of unprecedented breakthroughs as an artist, record executive and philanthropist. In the past two years alone, he won...

The inaugural episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert closed with a performance from an all-star lineup fronted by Mavis Staples, who joined Colbert’s house band to...

Mr. Varley will be on hand sharing a demonstration of his photographic work process in the King Center Harris Corporation Art Gallery before main stage performances....

The stunning photography of Robert Varley is currently on exhibit in our Harris Corporation Art Gallery. The exhibit will be on display for ticketed patrons attending main...

There will be a public viewing event of Robert Varley’s photography in our Harris Corporation Art Gallery on Thursday, Sept 3, from 6 – 8 pm. Admission is free. The exhibit...

Amid Reggae music, Hawaiian dancers and steel drums the students of Eastern Florida State College were welcomed back for the start of a new term at the Melbourne campus....

Legendary blues icon and six-time Grammy Award winning artist Buddy Guy claimed the #1 spot last week onBillboard's Top Blues Album charts with his latest masterpiece Born...

The Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard is hanging art in our Harris Corporation Art Gallery this morning. If you are coming to an upcoming show at the King Center, please...

A special thanks goes out to Florida Today for taking wonderful rehearsal photos of the cast from SWING! The Broadway Musical. See the full gallery here:...

Check out this video from the American Idol Live! tour photo shoot. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO!CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

Calling aspiring singers, dancers, and musicians to participate in this awesome opportunity: The Summer Musical Theatre Project! presented through special arrangements with...

Despite being hospitalized after suffering a heart attack on March 25th, Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship co-founder, Paul Kantner will be here in concert on April...

Creative guitarist/vocalist, Steve Oliver, has agreed to join Acoustic Alchemy on stage in the Studio Theatre on April 26th. Due to a family emergency, we regret to inform...

Singer-songwriter, Elijah Wolf will be the supporting act on the evening of The Gipsy Kings on June 12th. The twenty-one-year-old singer has songs brimming with adventure,...

Singer, songwriter and musician, Kristina Train has been confirmed as a special guest when the Tedeschi Trucks Band hits the King Center stage on April 21st. After signing...

We are so excited to have such a talented artist AND wonderful person coming to the King Center on August 14! Watch this video of Weird Al performing with autistic children...

Hailing from Orlando, Florida, Vox Audio is a Drama Desk award winning vocal group. Born as “Toxic Audio,” they were hired to perform daily at Disney World’s MGM Studios....

At the 6th time at bat, the Gipsy Kings have won the GRAMMY for Best World Music Album, SAVOR FLAMENCO at the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards. This is the group’s 6th Nomination,...

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC THE MANDATORY WORLD TOUR Coming to the King Center Friday, August 14, 2015 at 8:00 PM CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

The Exchange, who met on Season 3 of The Sing-Off, will join previously announced VoicePlay and Street Corner Symphony at the King Center on March 10th. The Exchange are...

Enjoy this mash-up of Ants Marching and Ode to Joy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17GLE-16_3g

The students did an amazing job and received a standing ovation from the audience! Warm congratulations to all who participated.

The New York Times raves “Darlene Love’s thunderbolt voice is as embedded in the history of rock and roll as Eric Clapton’s guitar or Bob Dylan’s lyrics.” You’ve seen her...

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The Emmy Award - winning 1970's pop culture phenomenon comes to the stage in this high energy show. Through a series of classic songs like "Unpack...

TUNE IN to see two-time Grammy nominated singing sensation, Susan Boyle perform live on The Today Show this Thursday morning, October 2nd and on The Talk on Monday, October...

Individual Tickets On Sale Friday, September 5th at Noon CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

HOTEL CALIFORNIA A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES Tickets go on sale Friday, August 29TH at Noon Due to the overwhelming popularity of HOTEL CALIFORNIA “A Salute to the Eagles” in...

Studio Theatre Performances! We are adding new shows all the time! Please check back with us to see new and upcoming Studio Theatre shows! Tim Reynolds & TR3 Wednesday,...

The music world lost a legend last week with the passing of Johnny Winter, one of the best Blues guitarists the world has ever known. What was originally slated as...

Three shows only! July 18—7:30 p.m. and July 19—2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss Thoroughly Modern Millie performed by students of the 3rd Annual Summer Musical Theatre...

Be sure to catch Susan Boyle as she performs on Live with Kelly and Michael on Wednesday, June 25th. After earning rave reviews for her sell out Scottish and UK Tours in...

King Center Theatre For Youth & Outreach Program Cover Design Contest In celebration of The Theatre For Youth & Outreach Program 20th Anniversary Winners of the Cover...

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America’s favorite dad, Bill Cosby, was recently honored with the prestigious Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence at the 2014 "American Comedy Awards" which airs on...

20th Anniversary Celebration Starts now! Cover design contest deadline: Thursday, May 8th, 2014  Calling All Aspiring Artists!   Eligibility Contest is open to all...

UNDER THE STREETLAMP brings the American Radio Songbook to a whole new level.  Four extremely talented and charismatic former cast members of the Tony® Award-winning...

The King Center and Brevard Music Group will soon be announcing more shows in our Studio Theatre Intimate Concert Series. On April 28th, join us in the intimate setting of...

The “UNDER THE STREETLAMP: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL” PBS Special will air on WUCF TV – Central Florida’s PBS TV channel, Tuesday, March 18 at 10:30 pm EST. Enjoy this...

The Peking Acrobats set the world record for the Human Chair Stack on Fox's GUINNESS BOOK PRIMETIME TV show where they astounded audiences with their bravery and dexterity...

John Legend is coming on April 28th for the "All Of Me Tour".  Intimate, raw, and unplugged.  Members can purchase tickets January 28th – 30th before they go on sale to the...

Friends of the King Center help play the crucial role of providing financial support for King Center programming. For more information,call 321-433-5720. Chairman’s...

King Center members make generous contributions to the King Center, and receive priority seating and exclusive benefits. For more information, call 321-433-5720.   Funded...

Merle Haggard will be making his first time appearance at the upcoming Grammy Awards as he shares the stage with Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Blake Shelton....

With new sets and new music, Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles coming to the US and their appearance on the Ed Sullivan...

Congratulations to Thomas and Tina Drago, the lucky winners of our 2nd annual Ticket Raffle! The Dragos have won two tickets to EVERY show in 2014!  

Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts General Contest Rules (Contest rules current as of January 30, 2014)   These are the General Contest Rules for the Maxwell C....

Tickets for The Moody Blues concert will be going on sale to the public on December 13th. If you would like to purchase your tickets early, you might like to join our...

An Epic Space Coast Production! The Summer Musical Theatre Project presents aspiring Space Coast actors and actresses (ages ranging from fifteen to eighteen) with an...

The college has a new name: Eastern Florida State College and the King Center is getting a new look! Collins Custom Painting Inc. is working hard painting the exterior of...

The sparkling new high-tech production of the Tony and Academy Award winning musical DREAMGIRLS will electrify audiences in  Melbourne as Big League Productions, Inc....

Tickets for this event will go on sale to the public on Friday, January 18th at Noon. More than four decades since CSN first harmonized in Laurel Canyon, and played its...

The national tour of Dreamgirls, is exceptionally well produced and performed. It is an experience that is not to be missed. The stage musical has some key differences from...

Tickets starting at .50 (ticket prices inclusive of ticketing fees) Imagine. Believe. Achieve. In this live, intimate and uniquely personal evening, America’s health and...

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"Strings of Fire" from the new DVD and Blu-ray "Michael Flatley returns as Lord of the Dance"  LORD OF THE DANCE at the King Center Melbourne Florida Sunday, March 17,...

The awesome talent of the young people participating in our Summer Musical Theatre Project will be showcased as they present Broadway’s musical comedy hit, HAIRSPRAY on...

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The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, located on the Melbourne campus of Eastern Florida State College (formerly Brevard Community College), was established...