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Know Before You Go

Our goal at the Seminole Theatre is to make sure your visit is enjoyable, comfortable, safe and - most of all - fun!  This page has some helpful information to know before your visit.  If you have any other questions, please reach out to our friendly staff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 786-650-2073.

Admission Time

For most performances, the Seminole Theatre lobby and bar/concessions will open one hour prior to the performance time.  The auditorium doors will open 30 minutes prior to the performance. To confrim admission time, please call 786-650-2073.

Food & Beverage

We want you to have a complete experience while visiting the Seminole Theatre and downtown Homestead.

When possible, the Seminole Theatre will open concessions during performances with snacks, water and soft drinks.  For some performances, a full bar will be available.  To find out what options will be available, please call 786-650-2073.

The Seminole Theatre has no dining capabilities.  To find out where to eat before or after your visit, please see our page Where to Eat

Please note - no outside food or beverage are allowed inside the premises.

Accessibility

The Seminole Theatre does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, treatment of or employment in, its services, programs or activities. Upon request, information will be made available in alternative formats such as Braille, large print, and/or digital file.

MOBILITY ACCESS
Seminole Theatre offers access for patrons using wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility devices. All seats, concessions and restrooms on Seminole Theatre Orchestra level can be reached without the use of stairs, by way of an elevator.  Designated seats on the balcony level can also be reached without stairs by way of elevator.  

A limited number of wheelchairs and raised arm seats are available, and must be reserved when purchasing your ticket Online or through the Box Office. Contact the Box Office directly for more information at (786) 650-2073,

HEARING ASSIST SYSTEMS
Assisted hearing devices are available to provide hearing amplification for patrons with hearing loss in the venue. Patrons can sit anywhere in the theater and use the headsets.  Hearing devices are available upon request the day of the performance by asking either an usher or a House Manager upon entrance. A Photo ID must be left with House Management to reserve a listening device.

*Please note - not all performances make use of the Seminole Theatre audio system.  Any performances not using the audio system may not have access to assisted listening devices.

Firearms and Other Weapons Policy

The safety and well-being of our patrons are of the utmost importance to us.  Please be aware that firearms and other weapons are not permitted in the venue and/or public spaces owned or operated by the Seminole Theatre.

 No Smoking/Vaping in the theatre

No smoking/vaping is permitted within the facilities of the Seminole Theatre at any time. This includes, but is
not limited to, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, lobby, elevators, hallways and restrooms.

Backpacks will be permitted inside the venue. All bags, purses or personal items of any size are subject to search.

Refund/Exchanges and Inclement Weather Policy

All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges. In the event the performance is postponed/rescheduled, patrons will have the option to receive a refund or retain their tickets and use them at the rescheduled performance. All tickets from the originally scheduled performance will be honored at the rescheduled date. When a performance is cancelled, refunds will be issued at the original point of purchase.

Please visit our Box Office page for more box office policies.

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If you need to stay over to rest after our exciting shows, or take advantage of other exciting things to do in our area, we recommend the following accommodations.  Please mention that you were referred by the Seminole Theatre!

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The Hotel Redland

Within walking distance of the Seminole Theatre! The historic hotel in town now serves as a Bed & Breakfast in the heart of downtown Homestead, and also houses the Whistle Stop Restaurant with authentic Mediterranean food from Spain.

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Address
5 South Flagler Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
Phone
(305) 246-1904

Visit Website
http://www.hotelredland.com/
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Hampton Inn & Suites

From the moment you enter the Miami South/Homestead Hampton Inn & Suites' soaring ceilings and comfortable social spaces it is apparent you have booked into one of south Florida's finest hotels.

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Address
2855 NE 9th Street
Homestead, FL 33033
Phone
(305) 257-7000

Visit Website
http://hihomestead.com/
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Courtyard Marriott

The best of Southeast Florida is yours to discover here at the Courtyard Miami Homestead. Our hotel is ideally located near Florida City and offers easy access to the Keys, as well as to the attractions and activities of downtown Miami.

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Address
2905 NE 9th Street
Homestead, FL 33033
Phone
(305) 257-4333

Visit Website
www.courtyardhomestead.com
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Best Western

At the BEST WESTERN Gateway to the Keys, guests stay in comfortable and spacious accommodations close to the Everglades so that the vacation starts off right.

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Address
411 S Krome Avenue
Florida City, FL 33034
Phone
(305) 246-5100

Visit Website
https://www.bestwestern.com
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Value Place

Staying for longer? This extended stay hotel has kitchens in every room and multiple shopping and dining options nearby. Grocery stores and pharmacies are just feet away. Minutes to Homestead Hospital and Homestead Base. The Homestead-Miami Speedway is just a few miles away.

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Address
2750 NE 8th Street
Homestead, FL 33030
Phone
(305) 246-5100

Visit Website
www.valueplace.com
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Travelodge Florida City

Enjoy a 10% off discount when you book at Travelodge Florida City. With newly renovated guestrooms inclusive of complimentary hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking and a quick drive to the theater, see why we are a #1 award winning hotel!

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Address
409 SE 1ST Avenue
Florida City, FL 33034
Phone
(305) 248-9777

Visit Website
www.travelodgefloridacity.com
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Enjoy your whole experience in Homestead and South Miami Dade.  Here are some fun things to do, all within a short drive, to fill your day, weekend, or week!

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RF Orchids

Purveyors of fine orchids sine 1970, R.F. Orchides is South Floria’s oldest and most prestigious orchid firm. Exotic orchids on display in a lush tropical garden setting includes escorted walking tours of the private garden at 11 am and 3pm, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Closed on Mondays.

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Address
2855 NE 9th Street
Homestead, FL 33033
Phone
305-245-4570
Hours
Open Tuesday – Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm

Visit Website
www.rforchids.com
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Coral Castle

A top 10 hot spot in Miami, Ed Leedskalnin sculptured a garden of 1,100 tons of coral, and has been baffling scientists, engineers, scholars since 1923. A historic site, viewed on “Ancient Aliens” “Good Morning America” “That’s Incredible” “In Search Of..” “Ripley’s Believe it or Not!” Billy Idol’s hit song, “Sweet Sixteen” is about coral castle.

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Address
28655 S. Dixie HWY
Homestead, FL 33033
Phone
305-248-6345
Hours
Open Sun – Thur: 8 am – 6 pm, Fri-Sat; 8 am – 8 pm

Visit Website
www.coralcastle.com
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Everglades Alligator Farm

Home to over 2,000 aligators, wildlife and the best airbot rides in South Florida. Informative animal shows daily. A visit to the alligator farm includes an exciting airbout tour into the Everglades.

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Address
40351 SW 192 Ave
Florida City, FL 33034
Phone
305-247-2628
Hours
Open daily, Monday – Sunday : 9 am – 6 pm

Visit Website
www.everglades.com
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Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery

Southernmost Winery & Brewery in the U.S Wine crafted from tropical fruits, tastings are available seven days a week. Visit us on the weekends for live entertainment and tours of the winery every hour. Enjoy our wines & beers near our 120 foot long, 18 foot high tropical waterfalls.

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Address
30205 SW 217 Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
Phone
305-242-1224
Hours
Mon-Thurs 10am – 5pm
Fri-Sat 10am-11pm
Sun 12pm-5pm

Visit Website
www.schneblywinery.com
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Robert Is Here Fruit Stand

Since 1959, Robert has specialized in exotic fruit, local vegetables and fresh fruit milkshakes. This family owned fruit stand also offers a wide variety of specialty jams, jellies, salsas, marmalades, sauces, relish and pickles! Come try delicious mangos, lychees, jackfruit, mamey sapote, canistel, black sapote, sapodilla, avocados, sugar apples, or whatever is in season at the time.

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Address
19200 SW 344 St
Homestead, FL 33034
Phone
305-246-1592
Hours
Open Daily: 8 am – 7 pm
Closed after Labor Day until the first weekend in November.
Live music on weekends and holidays from 2-6 pm

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Cauley Square

Built in 1903, Cauley Square Historic Village was the last pioneer railroad village in the U.S. twenty-five cottage antique & collectible shops, arts & artifact galleries and two gourmet restaurants are nestled in lush tropical, fountained gardens with sculptures. You can also visit us on Facebook!

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Address
22400 Old Dixie Highway
Goulds, FL 33170
Phone
305-235-1611
Hours
Open Tues – Sat: 10 am – 5 pm
Sundays: noon – 5 pm

Visit Website
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History

In 1916, the Airdome Theatre in Miami, built in 1912 at 174 E. Flagler St., was dismantled, put on a train and hauled to Homestead. It was rebuilt and placed on Old Dixie Highway, east of Krome Avenue, and was renamed the Homestead Garden Theatre. Sometime between 1916 and 1919, the movie theater changed names becoming the Homestead Movies, according to Bob Jensen, president of the Town Hall Museum in Homestead and member of the Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council.

In 1919, the building was renamed the Seminole Theatre. In 1921, it ceased being a theater when early pioneers James Washington English and Henry Booker Sr. built a new theater in downtown Homestead and took the name with them, now known as the Seminole Theatre. It opened Nov. 26, 1921. In March 1940, the theater burned down after a fire started on the stage. It is still not known what caused the fire. Fire trucks were sent in from Coral Gables, South Miami and the city of Miami, but it wasn’t enough. “It burnt down completely. All that was left was the shell and the sky. And so when it was rebuilt, it was completely redesigned.”

In the meantime, a screen was set up in the alley and people watched movies. When the theater was first rebuilt in 1940, it was designed with the current Art Deco facade.

The Seminole closed its doors in 1979 due to financial trouble and suffered a near total loss from Hurricane Andrew in 1992. In 1993, the owners donated the dilapidated structure to the city and historic preservationists have been working since to bring it back.

The effort for its opening wasn’t easy. The process was laborious and decades in the works by devoted citizen groups passionate about historic preservation. During the May 2014 bond referendum, Homestead voters voted in favor of a $5 million bond to renovate the historic theater as a cultural center. Soon after, an additional $550,000 was awarded in the form of two state grants.

The funding allowed for the complete restoration of the space, bringing it back as a cultural hub for Homestead. After nearly 40 years of being forlorn, a restored Seminole Theatre in Homestead reopened its doors on December 12, 2015 for the Grand Opening Gala, “A Night on Broadway.” We thank the community for the devoted and continuing support to bring this historic arts center back to life.