Reilly Arts Center: Ocala’s Home of the Ocala Symphony
Symphony concerts, touring acts, ballet, Dueling Pianos and blues nights at 500 NE 9th Street, plus the Reilly-run Marion Theatre downtown
The Reilly Arts Center at 500 NE 9th Street in Ocala, Florida, is the home of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra and one of Marion County's main live-performance venues. It has a 700-seat mainstage auditorium and the NOMA Black Box, and its box office is open Tuesday to Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM, with tickets online 24/7 at reillyartscenter.com. Box office phone: (352) 351-1606.
What is the Reilly Arts Center?
The Reilly Arts Center is a performing arts venue at 500 NE 9th Street in Ocala, Florida, built, expanded and operated by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra as its home. It has a 700-seat mainstage auditorium and the NOMA Black Box, and presents symphony concerts, touring acts, tribute bands, ballet, Dueling Pianos and blues nights.
Reilly Arts Center at a Glance
| Address | 500 NE 9th Street, Ocala, FL 34470 |
|---|---|
| Box office (in person) | Tuesday to Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM |
| Tickets online | 24/7 at reillyartscenter.com |
| Phone and email | (352) 351-1606 · info@reillyartscenter.com |
| Resident company | Ocala Symphony Orchestra (2026-2027 season opens Oct. 24-25, 2026) |
| Performance spaces | 700-seat Mainstage Auditorium; NOMA Black Box Theatre (flat-floor, flexible) |
| Second venue | The Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Avenue (box office opens one hour before showtimes, Thursday to Sunday) |
What's Coming Up at the Reilly Arts Center?
The Reilly Arts Center's calendar for fall 2026 and early 2027 mixes Ocala Symphony programs, touring tribute concerts, ballet and small-room nights in the NOMA Black Box. The shows below are the ones listed on the Reilly's events calendar on October 12, 2026, for the Reilly building itself; each links to its Only In Ocala event page with times and directions.
Dates are as listed by the Reilly Arts Center on October 12, 2026. Shows can change or sell out; confirm on the Reilly's event page before buying. Later in the 2026-2027 season the Reilly lists Expanding Man (Steely Dan tribute), Leo Kottke, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Sixties Show, Rumours ATL, Almost ABBA and The Jersey Tenors, among others. The full list of Reilly and Marion Theatre shows is also on the Only In Ocala events calendar.
How Is the Reilly Arts Center Connected to the Ocala Symphony Orchestra?
The Reilly Arts Center is the flagship venue of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra. The Reilly's own history page says the building was built, expanded and operated by the Ocala Symphony, and the home page calls it the "Home of the Ocala Symphony." The orchestra's 2026-2027 season opens Oct. 24-25, 2026 with Pictures at an Exhibition: From Dali to Mussorgsky, followed by Disney's Aladdin in Concert on Nov. 7-8 and Pops! Goes the Holidays on Dec. 5-6.
Around each symphony program the Reilly runs three free or low-key ways to get closer to the orchestra: Open Rehearsals on the Friday before a concert weekend, which are free and open to the public; Cocktails with the Conductor evenings in the NOMA Black Box; and Coffee with the Conductor mornings at the Marion Theatre. The first of the season, for Pictures at an Exhibition, are a Coffee with the Conductor talk and a Cocktails with the Conductor evening on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, and an Open Rehearsal on Friday, Oct. 23.
The building grew in 2023, when the Reilly concluded a 15,590-square-foot expansion. According to the Reilly, the project added the NOMA Black Box Theatre, the Frank J. DeLuca Grand Lobby, the Community Music Conservatory and an expanded box office. The Conservatory, an Ocala Symphony initiative, launched in spring 2022 and is housed inside the Reilly. Matthew Wardell is the orchestra's music director and the Reilly's founding CEO and managing director.
The Reilly Arts Center sits on NE 9th Street, north of the downtown Ocala square, so a night at the Reilly pairs easily with dinner downtown. For more ideas, see the guides to live music in Ocala and things to do this weekend. The venue is sometimes searched as "O'Reilly Center Ocala" or "Reilly Center Ocala," but the official name is the Reilly Arts Center.
Which Theater Is Which?
The Reilly team programs three rooms across two buildings. Knowing which one a ticket is for matters, because the Marion Theatre is a separate building downtown with its own box office schedule.
| Space | Where | Seats | What plays there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstage Auditorium | Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE 9th St | 700 (balcony and ground floor) | Ocala Symphony concerts, touring and tribute acts, ballet, the Music Box series |
| NOMA Black Box Theatre | Reilly Arts Center (also listed as the Midgett Black Box) | Flexible flat floor; count not published | Dueling Pianos, Blues in the Box, Reilly Noir jazz, the Sunshine Series, Cocktails with the Conductor |
| The Marion Theatre | 50 S Magnolia Ave, downtown | 300 downstairs, 80 upstairs | Classic films, Sit Down for Stand Up comedy, touring comedians, Coffee with the Conductor |
Recurring Series at the Reilly
Dueling Pianos
Two pianists play sing-along pop and rock requests at cafe tables in the NOMA Black Box, with a 6 PM show and a 9 PM adults-only "Uncensored" show on the same night. Next dates: Nov. 13 and Dec. 19, 2026.
Blues in the Box and Reilly Noir
Small-room blues and jazz nights in the Black Box at 7:30 PM: Jason Ricci and the Bad Kind (Oct. 16), Matt Schofield (Oct. 23) and Nesto's Jazz for Reilly Noir (Nov. 21, 2026). The Black Box Sunshine Series follows from January to April 2027.
Music Box
Sunday 3 PM concerts: Music Box 3 with Duo Sylvania (Nov. 15, 2026), Music Box 4 with the OSO Percussion Ensemble (Feb. 7, 2027) and Music Box 5 with Joshua and Hannah Mazur (May 2, 2027).
Sit Down for Stand Up
The Reilly's monthly comedy showcase runs at the Marion Theatre downtown, not the Reilly building. The next one is Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM, $15. More options are in the Ocala comedy guide.
The Reilly team also operates the Marion Theatre, downtown Ocala's historic 1941 movie theater at 50 S Magnolia Avenue, which the City of Ocala owns and has leased to the Reilly since September 2020. The Marion shows classic films for $5, hosts the monthly Sit Down for Stand Up comedy night and most of the Reilly's touring comedians, and is where the Ocala Symphony holds its free Coffee with the Conductor talks. It has a 300-seat theater downstairs and an 80-seat theater upstairs, and shares the Reilly's box office number, (352) 351-1606. The Reilly does not host the Candlelight series: candlelight concerts in Ocala are held at the Ocala Civic Theatre and the College of Central Florida's Dassance Fine Arts Center.
Visiting the Reilly Arts Center: Box Office, Tickets and Access
Location
Address:
500 NE 9th Street
Ocala, FL 34470
Directions: Open in Google Maps
Parking: The Reilly lists handicap parking and a ramp at the building. It does not publish general parking details on its site; the box office can answer parking questions for a specific show.
Box Office
In person: Tuesday to Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM (hours and location)
Online: 24/7 on each show's event page
Resale warning: The Reilly says it cannot verify tickets bought from third-party sellers.
Accessibility
- Handicap parking and ramp
- ADA elevator
- Handicap seating on both the ground floor and the balcony
- ASL interpreter upon request
How to Plan a Night at the Reilly
- Pick a show from the Reilly's events calendar and check which space it is in: Mainstage, NOMA Black Box or the Marion Theatre.
- Buy tickets on the show's page at reillyartscenter.com, by phone at (352) 351-1606, or in person Tuesday to Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM.
- Ask for accessible seating or an ASL interpreter when booking if needed; both are offered on request.
- Plan dinner before the show downtown, then drive or rideshare to 500 NE 9th Street, or to 50 S Magnolia Avenue for a Marion Theatre show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Reilly Arts Center located?
The Reilly Arts Center is at 500 NE 9th Street, Ocala, FL 34470, north of the downtown square. The Reilly also runs a second, downtown venue, the Marion Theatre, at 50 South Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471.
What are the Reilly Arts Center box office hours?
The Reilly Arts Center box office is open for in-person visits Tuesday through Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM, and tickets can be bought online 24/7 at reillyartscenter.com. The box office phone is (352) 351-1606. The Marion Theatre box office opens one hour before showtimes, Thursday through Sunday.
How do I buy tickets for the Reilly Arts Center?
Tickets are sold on each event page at reillyartscenter.com, by phone at (352) 351-1606, and at the box office. The Reilly says it cannot verify the authenticity of tickets bought from third-party sellers and recommends buying directly from the Reilly or its box office.
How much do tickets cost at the Reilly Arts Center?
Prices are set per show and posted on each event page at reillyartscenter.com. Ocala Symphony Open Rehearsals and Coffee with the Conductor talks are free, and the Reilly’s monthly Sit Down for Stand Up comedy night at the Marion Theatre is $15.
Is the Reilly Arts Center the home of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra?
Yes. The Reilly describes itself as the home of the Ocala Symphony, and says the venue was built, expanded and operated by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra’s 2026-2027 season opens Oct. 24-25, 2026 with Pictures at an Exhibition: From Dali to Mussorgsky.
How many seats does the Reilly Arts Center have?
The Reilly lists its mainstage auditorium at 700 seats (one section of its Our Story page says 705). The NOMA Black Box is a flexible, flat-floor space whose seat count the Reilly does not publish. The Marion Theatre, which the Reilly also runs, has a 300-seat theater downstairs and an 80-seat theater upstairs.
Is the Reilly Arts Center accessible?
The Reilly lists handicap parking and a ramp, an ADA elevator, handicap seating on both the ground floor and the balcony, and an ASL interpreter on request. Guests who need assistance can call (352) 351-1606 or email info@reillyartscenter.com before the show.
Is it the Reilly Arts Center or the O’Reilly Center?
The venue’s name is the Reilly Arts Center. It is sometimes searched as the O’Reilly Center or the Reilly Center in Ocala, but there is no apostrophe or "O" in the official name.
By the Only In Ocala editorial team. Every fact on this page was checked on October 12, 2026 against the Reilly Arts Center's own website (home page, events calendar, hours and location, Our Story, expansion and accessibility pages). AI tools helped gather the sources and draft this page; each fact was checked against those sources before publishing. See our editorial guidelines.
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Reilly Arts Center en Ocala: conciertos, boletos y taquilla
El Reilly Arts Center, en el 500 NE 9th Street, Ocala, FL 34470, es la sede de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Ocala (Ocala Symphony Orchestra) y cuenta con un auditorio principal de 700 asientos y el teatro NOMA Black Box. La taquilla atiende en persona de martes a viernes, de 9 AM a 1 PM, y los boletos se venden en línea las 24 horas en reillyartscenter.com o por teléfono al (352) 351-1606. La temporada 2026-2027 de la sinfónica comienza el 24 y 25 de octubre de 2026 con Pictures at an Exhibition, y el calendario incluye Dueling Pianos, noches de blues y conciertos de bandas tributo. El edificio ofrece estacionamiento y rampa para personas con discapacidad, ascensor ADA, asientos accesibles en la planta baja y el balcón, e intérprete de lengua de señas (ASL) a solicitud. El Reilly también administra el histórico Marion Theatre, en el 50 S Magnolia Avenue, en el centro de Ocala.