Venice Theatre has already pulled in over 80% of its $25 million goal to bring the hurricane-damaged Jervey Theatre main-stage back to life. They’re planning to reopen for the 2026 season.
After the big hurricane hit in 2022, the project’s now down to the last stretch, with an emphasis on roof work and finishing up the inside of the theatre. Right now, there’s a $1 million matching challenge running through May 2026, so donations count double.
Here’s where things stand:
They’ve raised more than $20 million, leaving about $5 million to go for the “Next Act” campaign.
They’re targeting the 2026 season, Venice Theatre’s 77th, for the main-stage’s comeback.
By October 2025, they hit a big milestone: the “topping out” ceremony, which means the last steel beam went up.
Even with all the construction, the show didn’t stop. Performances have kept rolling in the black-box theatre and other spots around the venue.
Venice Theatre holds the distinction of being Florida’s largest community theatre.
