📅 When
November 14, 2026
19:00
📍 Where
100 College Blvd E, Niceville, FL 32578
📞 Contact
About this event
Join the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorale for a majestic evening celebrating one of the most significant milestones in American history — the nation's 250th birthday. On November 14, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center becomes the setting for Voices of Freedom: An America 250 Celebration, a sweeping program featuring patriotic favorites, Americana classics, and country anthems that span the breadth of this country's musical heritage.
The program draws on the works of celebrated American composers and arrangers, woven into an evening that honors freedom, community, and the shared culture that defines this region. Featuring guest artists joining the full orchestra and chorale, the performance promises the kind of goosebump-inducing musical experience that only a live symphony can deliver.
The Mattie Kelly Arts Center is an easy drive from Destin and Fort Walton Beach, nestled on the Northwest Florida State College campus in Niceville. With tickets at just $35 for adults and $16 for youth, this is one of the most accessible and rewarding cultural events of the fall season on the Emerald Coast.
Best for: Symphony lovers, families, history enthusiasts, patriotic music fans
What to expect: A full orchestral and choral concert celebrating American musical heritage, with guest artists joining the NFSO in a sweeping patriotic program
Planning tip: Great for families — youth tickets are just $16. Purchase in advance via the Mattie Kelly box office at (850) 729-6000.
Cost: $35 adults, $16 youth (18 and under); tickets at mattiekellyartscenter.org or by calling (850) 729-6000
