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About AISD Performing Arts Center
The AISD Performing Arts Center, publicly branded as the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual & Performing Arts, is a district-wide fine arts facility in Arlington, TX. Located at 900 E Sanford St, this center hosts a range of district and UIL performances, from music and dance to theatre showcases. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking guidance, transit options, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to make your visit easy and enjoyable.
With a Main Hall seating capacity of about 1,250 and a Studio Theatre capacity of 425, the CVPA offers flexible spaces for a variety of performances. A 360° virtual tour is available to view seating layouts before you arrive, helping you secure the best seats for your event.
Use our site to find event listings, confirm availability, and coordinate your visit with convenient parking, transit, and nearby amenities. We’re your local connection for straightforward, dependable ticket access to the ASID CVPA — like having a friend in the business who’s got you covered.
Parking is available on-site with additional event parking across the street. Entrances are on Division St and Sanford St, and ParkWhiz offers easy, pre-booked parking options. For transit, the Arlington Trolley provides a no-fare shuttle service to the Entertainment District; check the local schedule for pickup points. If you’re staying nearby, consider The Sanford House Inn & Spa, Hilton Garden Inn Arlington, and Hilton Arlington for comfortable stays within easy reach of the venue.
Nearby hotels and dining options are featured to help you plan a smooth visit. We highlight affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants to ensure quality and reliability, while keeping you informed about event schedules—including district/UIL performances like JK LIVE! from Studio C, Hansini UTD Indian Classical Dance Competition, and EMERGE concerts such as Drift Away featuring Arnor Chu. Always verify the exact date and details for your date’s performance, and secure your seats early for popular shows.
Address: 900 E Sanford St, Arlington, TX 76011. Venue name variations reflect AISD branding and the renaming note to Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual & Performing Arts on AISD pages.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 900 E Sanford St, Arlington, TX 76011.
- Venue type: Center for Visual & Performing Arts, a district-wide fine arts facility for AISD.
- Main Hall capacity: about 1,250 seats; Studio Theatre capacity: 425 seats.
- Seating chart/directions: 360° Virtual Tour available for the venue to view seating layouts.
- Parking: on-site parking with event parking across the street; entrances on Division St and Sanford St; ParkWhiz option available.
- Transit: Arlington Trolley (no-fare shuttle) serves the Entertainment District; see local schedule for pickup points.
- Nearby hotels: The Sanford House Inn & Spa (506 N Center St), Hilton Garden Inn Arlington (2190 E Lamar Blvd), Hilton Arlington (2401 E Lamar Blvd).
- Notable events hosted: AISD CVPA hosts district/UIL-related performances; examples include JK LIVE! from Studio C, Hansini UTD Indian Classical Dance Competition, and EMERGE concerts such as Drift Away featuring Arnor Chu.
- Renaming note: the venue is publicly branded as the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual & Performing Arts (renaming noted on AISD pages).