The Daytona Beach area is home to a plethora of excellent venues for comedy, music, plays, and concerts with disability access for most accessibility travelers. If you are planning a trip to this area and want to enjoy entertainment, check schedules of these great venues:

Peabody Auditorium

Spotlights shine on a large audience at Peabody Auditorium

 

The Peabody Auditorium, an ADA-compliant historic venue, features a busy and diverse schedule of events throughout the year. The 2,545-seat facility has hosted touring Broadway performances such as CATS and Blue Man Group, popular comedians including David Spade, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Kevin James, and Joy Koy as well as high-profile musicians such as Tom Jones, Little River Band, Air Supply, and Kool and the Gang.

This historic facility is also home to the Volusia Civic Ballet and the Broadway in Daytona Beach Series.

Ocean Center

The Ocean Center, with mobility friendly entrances, parking, restrooms, and wheelchair seating, is a multi-purpose convention center and entertainment complex that welcomes large concerts, comedy shows, sporting competitions, expos, trade shows, religious gatherings, and national speakers.

Daytona Playhouse

Daytona Playhouse presents community theatre productions in a wheelchair accessible environment. Their diverse performances include beloved classics and comedies like Miracle on 34th Street, Cabaret, Pippin, Peter Pan & The Hook, and My Fair Lady. The Playhouse, a not-for-profit community theatre serving the community since 1946, continues to offer accessible community entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

Daytona Beach Bandshell

The oceanfront Daytona Beach Bandshell draws large crowds for the summer concert series

The Daytona Beach Bandshell, a scenic open-air amphitheater venue that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, has been a beloved destination for concerts and major events since its opening back in 1937. This historic oceanfront venue is fully ADA-compliant with accessible ramps and restrooms, making it welcoming for wheelchair travelers and all guests.

The Bandshell hosts an impressive variety of events throughout the year, including the popular Summer Concert & Fireworks shows featuring top tribute bands on both Friday and Saturday nights showcasing classic rock, country, and pop tribute acts.

News-Journal Center at Daytona State College

The News-Journal Center at Daytona State College overlooks the spectacular Intercoastal Waterway in downtown Daytona Beach. This venue is home to the 859-seat Josephine Field Davidson Theater as well as the 264-seat Elaine & Thurman Gillespy, Jr. Theater.

The center is also the official venue of Daytona State College’s Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art, and the Gary R. Libby Gallery.

Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center

The Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center is a beloved local venue, popular for concerts and tribute shows. With its wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, and seating, it offers easy access for any wheelchair traveler seeking live entertainment.

This venue has welcomed legendary acts from the original lands of classic rock, jazz, and pop as well as tribute performances.

Beyond music, the Center focuses on community arts with events like Ormond Ballet’s Under the Mistletoe, Irish dance performances and workshops, plus local dance and acting classes open to all ages and abilities.

Cinematique Theater

Located in the heart of historic downtown Daytona Beach, Cinematique is Volusia County’s only year‑round art‑house cinema café. This venue has one screen, and it offers cinema beyond the mainstream, and it is a welcoming change from the typical multiplex experience. Their schedule is constantly changing with an incredible selection of international independent films. Here, you can expect to see small‑release foreign-language dramas, indie features, thought‑provoking documentaries, and classic revivals. And don't forget about the Improv comedy nights.

This venue is wheelchair friendly and has no stairs and handicap parking. Other assistive features include closed‑caption screenings on Tuesdays/Thursdays, CaptiView personal screens, and (when available) hearing amplification headsets, all complimentary. The theater is fully ADA‑compliant, offering a handicap‑accessible entrance, seating, parking, and restroom facilities. If you'd like to double‑check dimensions or have specific accessibility questions, call the box office at (386) 252‑3118 or visit info@cinematique.org.

Each entertainment venue strives to prioritize wheelchair user seating, disability access to restrooms, and close accessible parking to instill confidence for the wheelchair accessible traveler. Daytona Beach’s growing cultural scene welcomes everyone to enjoy its shows, music, and theatre without barriers.

Ready to start planning your vacation in Daytona Beach? Check out all the great accommodations available in the area now, and start planning your sensational beach getaway today! We’ll be looking forward to seeing you in Daytona Beach soon!

About the author:
Steve Deal lives locally in the Daytona Beach area and here are some of his favorite places to explore and experience. As an active quadriplegic, he has found the community to be incredibly accommodating to visitors with disabilities. Learn more about Steve Deal

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