2025-2026
Season 45
July 11-12, 2026
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Young@Part® is the authorized 60-minute edition of the Broadway musical
General Audiences
August 14 - 29, 2026
Ten strangers, with dark pasts they are unwilling to reveal, are lured to a remote island by a mysterious host and are murdered, one by one, according to a chilling nursery rhyme. As the body count rises, the remaining guests realize the killer is one of them and so begins a desperate game of survival. One of Christie’s most foreboding tales, a masterpiece of dramatic construction, this classic’s growing sense of dread and tension will keep you guessing to the very end.
Violence, Suicide, Alcohol/Tobacco Use
September 12, 2026
Young Choreographers Performance
This special performance features original choreography created and presented by talented high school students selected through a regional application process. Their work is complemented by special appearances from festival guest artists and performers from the Emerging & Local Artist Program, creating an inspiring afternoon of mentorship, discovery, and artistic excellence. Come support the next generation of choreographers as they share their creative voices on a professional stage.
Performance • $16.75
Saturday, September 12 • 2:00 p.m.
July 18, 2026
When two college recruiters at a prestigious university need to fill one last spot to keep their jobs, thirteen eccentric, dimwitted and slightly-insane high school seniors are eager to come in for an interview. What seems like a simple task turns into a nightmare when the applicants turn out to be a reality TV star, a practicing vampire, an amateur magician and others that are much, much worse. Each applicant’s scene hilariously illustrates what NOT to do at a college interview.
General Audiences
September 10 - 13, 2026
Experience the Amelia Island Dance Festival's signature Guest Artist Performances, presented over four performances throughout the festival. This professionally curated program remains the same each evening, giving audiences multiple opportunities to experience an extraordinary collection of works by internationally acclaimed dancers and choreographers. Featuring artists from renowned companies across the country, the program celebrates the artistry and diversity of dance through contemporary, ballet, tap, aerial, and culturally inspired performances. Whether you attend on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, you'll experience the same exceptional evening of world-class artistry, collaboration, and unforgettable performances.
Performances • $53.00
Thursday–Saturday, September 10–12 • 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 13 • 4:00 p.m.
Featured Artists
• John Manzari Dancers
• East by North Dance Theatre
• Mal Stein (Musician)
• Kilowatt Dance Theater
• Anubhava Dance Company
• Jon Lehrer Dance Company
• Sofía Forero
• Florida Ballet
• Jacksonville Dance Theatre
• Marisa & Carlos Garland
• Rhythm Theory Tap Ensemble
• AcroFit
• Island Aerial Danceworks
• James Boyd III
September 12 - 13, 2026
Emerging & Local Artist Performances
Celebrate the creativity and diversity of our dance community through an inspiring afternoon of original choreography by emerging artists, local professional companies, college dancers, cultural organizations, and regional performers. Each work offers a unique artistic perspective, creating a vibrant mixed repertory program filled with fresh ideas, diverse movement styles, and compelling performances. The Emerging & Local Artist Performances reflect the Amelia Island Dance Festival's commitment to supporting new voices while showcasing the remarkable talent flourishing throughout Northeast Florida and beyond.
Performances • $27.00
Saturday, September 12 • 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 13 • 2:00 p.m.