Lyric Theater

The Lyric Theater is a restored movie house and performance venue with seating for about 390 people located on Northwest 2nd Avenue in Overtown. The building features a renovated lobby area, ticket counter, and concession stand that serve the main auditorium.

The theater opened in 1913 and quickly became a major entertainment spot in this part of Miami. By the 1930s it had established itself as the heart of nightlife and artistic activity along this avenue.

For decades, the theater served as one of few venues where African American performers could display their talents on stage. Today visitors walk through spaces shaped by those performances and can experience monthly shows that keep that tradition alive.

Visitors can reach out to the Black Archives to schedule a tour or learn about upcoming events at the venue. Monthly performances and neighborhood history walks offer different ways to experience what the place has to offer.

The building ranks among Miami's oldest operating theaters and appears on the National Register of Historic Places. This official recognition reflects its status as one of the city's longest-surviving cultural hubs.

Location: Miami

Capacity: 390

Address: 819 NW Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33136

Phone: +17867084610

Website: https://bahlt.org

GPS coordinates: 25.78189,-80.19800

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02