Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Brings Music, Dance, Comedy And More To The Stage This November

Aventura Marketing Council: Young Stars Showcase

Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Aventura Marketing Council presents The 17th Annual City of Aventura's Young Stars Showcase on Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The annual Young Stars Showcase (YSS) was created by the Aventura Marketing Council (AMC) / Chamber of Commerce in 2010 in what has become the signature event to benefit the AMC Education Foundation. Each year, the YSS features extraordinary young singers from throughout South Florida.

New World Dance Ensemble 2026

Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

New World School of the Arts presents New World Dance Ensemble 2026 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Two of South Florida’s premiere dance companies come together to embrace the classical and the contemporary, sharing the stage in a blended cast for a world premiere from Ben Needhan-Wood. The evening of breathtaking, athletic and poetic dance should not be missed. 

Timeless Harmonies: Celebrating 40 Years of Making Music

Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion presents TIMELESS HARMONIES: Celebrating 40 Years of Making Music on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion’s 40th Anniversary Season opens with a world premiere by Grammy-nominated and Emmy Award-Winning Composer Adam Schoenberg, performed by internationally acclaimed Pianists Glen Inanga and Rebeca Omordia alongside the Amernet String Quartet and guest Bassist Paola Garcia. The program also celebrates the rich legacy of Black classical composers covering four decades in one unforgettable night. Inanga is a 1999 laureate of the Dranoff International Two Piano Competition and a highly acclaimed international Concert Pianist. Omordia is an award-winning classical pianist recognized worldwide for her pioneering work in African classical music. Schoenberg is known for his versatility in both orchestral and film scoring and is among the top 10 most performed living composers by orchestras in the U.S. The Amernet is a highly acclaimed ensemble known for its technical mastery and international performances, serving as Ensemble-in-Residence at FIU.

Absolute Journey, The Journey Tribute

Friday, November 13th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Absolute Bands presents Absolute Journey, The Journey Tribute on Friday, November 13th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Absolute Journey is a premier production of Absolute Bands, LLC, committed to crafting world-class concert events with elite musicians and a stunning production. Their passion is to ignite crowds with performances they’ll never forget, and Absolute Journey delivers that soaring, heartfelt 80's arena magic. This top-tier tribute draws glowing reviews from fans, venues and event organizers, consistently selling out theaters, performing arts centers, outdoor amphitheaters and private showcases. The band channels the legendary Journey live spirit with towering vocal range; iconic dual-guitar harmonies; powerful rhythms; lush keyboards; and the unmistakable emotional intensity that defined a generation. Their uplifting setlist soars through the biggest anthems: Don’t Stop Believin’; Separate Ways (Worlds Apart); Faithfully; Any Way You Want It; Lights; Who’s Crying Now; Open Arms; Wheel in the Sky; and more. They rekindle the magic for lifelong fans while inspiring new listeners with timeless hope and soaring melodies. Fans call it an emotional powerhouse, a dead-on recreation of Journey’s stadium triumphs with pitch-perfect vocals, gorgeous harmonies and heart-pounding energy that has entire crowds singing every word. Audiences step into the heart of a real Journey show with raw emotion, flawless precision and total uplift.

Miami International Piano Festival: Glocal Piano Festival: Road to the 66th Busoni Piano Competition

Sunday, November 15th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Noon and 7:30 p.m.

Miami International Piano Festival presents Glocal Piano Festival: Road to the 66th Busoni Piano Competition, sponsored in part by the City of Aventura, at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Sunday, November 15th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Noon and 7:30 p.m. Glocal Piano Festival is a preliminary selection phase of the Busoni Competition. Reimagining how young talents are discovered by blending global reach with local audiences. One pianist out of 12 will be selected by the Miami audience and sent to the finals at the Busoni Competition.

Julia Scotti

Friday, November 20th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

The 2026/2027 Aventura Comedy Series presented by the City of Aventura kicks off with nationally touring stand-up comedian, Julia Scotti, known for her razor-sharp wit, heartfelt storytelling and fearless honesty on Friday, November 20th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. She gained national attention as a standout quarterfinalist on America’s Got Talent, where she shared her journey as a transgender woman. A seasoned performer since the ‘80's, Scotti has toured with top comedians, was named Funniest Person in New Jersey and appeared on Comedy Central and Showtime’s More Funny Women of a Certain Age. Her life and career are also featured in the documentary Julia Scotti: Funny That Way. With warmth, candor and no-holds-barred humor, Scotti continues to break barriers and connect with audiences night after night. This event contains adult language or content.

Top of the World – A Carpenters Tribute Featuring Debbie Taylor

Saturday, November 21st, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Sponsored in part by the City of Aventura, Debbie Taylor and Paul Stewart present Top of the World with Debbie Taylor on Saturday, November 21st, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. It's Yesterday Once More when, back by popular demand, Debbie Taylor and her seven-piece band bring the unforgettable, exquisite music of The Carpenters in this return engagement. The warmth and tone of Debbie's vocals are so reminiscent of Karen Carpenter, at times it sounds like Karen herself. This talented and accomplished group of musicians brings to life the most authentic versions of the songs. Performing many memorable hits including We've Only Just Begun, Close to You and Rainy Days and Mondays, this show is a must see for any and all Carpenters fans. Special for this year, the program will include all the classic Carpenters hits plus holiday favorites to kick the season off early. 

An Evening with Victoria Clark

Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

The 2026/2027 Aventura Broadway Concert Series presented by the City of Aventura kicks off with An Evening with Victoria Clark on Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Clark is a two-time Tony Award–winning actress, director and educator. She made her Broadway debut as an understudy in the original Sunday in the Park with George and has since delivered acclaimed performances in Kimberly Akimbo (Tony, Lucille Lortel and Outer Critics Circle Awards); The Light in the Piazza (Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle); Sister Act; Cinderella; and Gigi, among many others. Her television credits include Pose, The Blacklist, Homeland and One Royal Holiday. An accomplished educator and director, Clark has released two solo albums on PS Classics, including Fifteen Seconds of Grace and December Songs. This special concert features songs from her celebrated Broadway roles alongside beloved standards. She is joined by Music Director Ted Sperling, a Tony and Drama Desk Award winner for The Light in the Piazza, with a distinguished career spanning more than four decades on Broadway and beyond. VIP tickets are available as an add-on at checkout and include a post-show meet & greet/photo opportunity.

Tickets to these shows are on sale now. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org. By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222 or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307.

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The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-Square-Foot, 330-Seat Waterfront Complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages.