University of Georgia Performing Arts Center
Welcome to the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center, a premier venue nestled in the heart of Athens, Georgia, at 230 River Rd. With a stellar rating of 4.8 stars, this cultural gem is not just a place to enjoy performances; it’s an experience that resonates with music and art lovers alike. Whether you’re here for a captivating orchestral concert, a thrilling theater production, or an enlightening lecture, the center offers a diverse lineup of events that cater to all tastes. The venue's acoustics are renowned, creating an immersive atmosphere where every note and word can be savored from any seat in the house. Convenience is key at the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center. With free parking just steps away and a friendly staff ready to assist, your visit is both easy and enjoyable. Guests often rave about the beauty of the venue and the warm hospitality they receive. Although the seats may be compact, the intimate setting ensures that you’re always close to the action. Plus, while the center offers a delightful selection of snacks and beverages, it’s important to note that alcohol is not served, keeping the focus on the performances themselves. With its stunning architecture and commitment to excellence, the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to enrich their cultural experience in Athens. For more information and to check upcoming events, visit their website at pac.uga.edu or call (706) 542-4400.
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Jessica Moorhead
Awesome venue. Fantastic ASO concert of John Williams soundtracks. Sat in choir loft for "fly on the wall" view of orchestra and highly expressive conductor. Amazing.
Tracy Boykin
All seats are good seats here! Parking is free and close, and the venue is beautiful. The volunteers and staff were friendly and helpful. The only negative is that the seats are small and compact, so you feel like you are snuggling with strangers.
Dana Hood
We love going here. The performances are always great! They don't serve alcohol. Snack bar only. There is a parking lot and parking garage.
Tina Kite
Wonderful acoustics in this performing arts center. Every seat in the house is wonderful and has a clear view of the stage l. A small concessions with Coffee, sodas and package snacks.
Katie Price
We enjoyed an incredible concert by the US Air Force Band and the Singing Sargeants. As first time visitors to the venue, we found parking and access to the theater confusing. Signage could be improved.
Taylor Klubenspies
We went to see a comedy show at the performing arts center and overall had an okay experience. To start, when we pulled into the parking deck, there was a portable sign that stated how to pay for parking with a QR code. Once we found parking, we went ahead and paid. However, when we walked down the stairs (next to the breezeway to exit the deck) there was a sign on the parking meter stating that parking was free for our event. At this point, because we already paid, we found a worker to help us figure how to get a refund. They said that they could not do refunds and that we would need to reach out to the parking company for assistance. Knowing that we were not the only ones that paid, we let her know there was a sign that might need to be moved. She did not seem concerned. We ended up reaching out to the parking service customer care and they said it is not their responsibility and to refer back to the venue. After the show, we found another worker but they were still unable to help us. Secondly, the venue has a concession stand where you can buy food and drinks. We were getting ready to purchase some snacks, and they let us know that you cannot bring them into the concert hall. That part makes sense, however, why are they there then selling food and drinks... Lastly, the venue was beautiful, however, because we sat on the second level, we could not understand what the comedians were saying. You could hear the sound but it was hard to make out what they were saying. This may be because of the setup that they had for this specific event, but it was frustrating none the less especially considering the jokes are the show.
Sergey Latkin
This is a nice cozy music venue, however, the side rows LL and RR aren't very comfortable - the aisle is too narrow
Quin S
Jan Fest!! Extraordinary opportunity for band students. Worth participating and worth sitting to enjoy their performances.
JitkaKac
Modern concert hall with good acoustics. The balcony is not far from the stage which we appreciated. Seats are quite small though and just getting to your seat while yielding to other people can be challenging. All staff was very welcoming. We have enjoyed Mnozil Brass concert very much!
Chris
The Performing Arts Center at the University of Georgia is a wonderful place to go for a concert. I recommend that you go to a concert there as they have multiple free and paid concerts during the year. All of the musical groups are worth seeing. Lang Lang will be performing there later this year, but his concert is already sold out. So, go see the Hodgson Singers.
