The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum is home to an exciting season of musical and theatrical performances featuring some of the hottest names and the most talented performers today. From old school performers like Parliament Funkadelic to new school neo soul artist KEM, to the joyful sounds of the Ritz Voices, the Ritz presents the finest entertainment in our intimate, 400 seat theatre.

Amateur Night at the Ritz is one of Jacksonville’s most popular Friday night hotspots. On the first Friday of every month, audiences from near and far come to the Ritz to witness the best talent on the First Coast. Audience participation is equally as entertaining because at Amateur Night at the Ritz, the audience is the judge. Winners go on to compete in Semi-Finals and Final Amateur Night contests.

Spoken Word is a monthly gathering of artists, writers, and others who enjoy poetry, storytelling and music. On the first Thursday of each month, the lobby of the Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum becomes a casual cafe style setting for live open-mic performances by local poets, playwrights, orators, musical vocalists and anyone who has words to share.