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Upcoming Events at Arts United Center
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December 2026
9 events- DEC04Fort Wayne Ballet: The Nutcracker7:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC05Fort Wayne Ballet: The Nutcracker2:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
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- DEC06Fort Wayne Ballet: The Nutcracker2:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC08Fort Wayne Ballet: The Nutcracker6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC11Fort Wayne Ballet: The Nutcracker7:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC12Fort Wayne Ballet: The Nutcracker2:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC12Fort Wayne Ballet: The Nutcracker7:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC13Fort Wayne Ballet: The Nutcracker2:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
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Headliners Coming to Arts United Center
The Nutcracker
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The venue
About Arts United Center
Welcome to Arts United Center, the heartbeat of downtown Fort Wayne’s arts scene. This Louis Kahn–designed performing arts space sits within Arts Campus Fort Wayne and hosts a range of cultural performances—from Fort Wayne Philharmonic concerts to the Fort Wayne Ballet and Civic Theatre productions. With a main theatre capacity of about 660 seats, it's an intimate setting where you won’t miss a moment of the performance. Whether you’re planning a night out at Taste of the Arts or a Go Live: Spotlight on the Arts event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and plan your visit.
Here’s what you need to know when you’re buying tickets, finding parking, or booking a nearby hotel after the show.
Arts United Center is part of Arts Campus Fort Wayne and sits at 303 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. The venue’s seating maps and official capacity are available through Arts United/ArtsTix. For a complete experience, consider nearby hotels like Courtyard Fort Wayne Downtown, Hilton Fort Wayne, Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Wayne Downtown, and The Bradley Boutique Hotel Downtown. After the show, enjoy downtown dining and easy access to transit on Citilink routes. Remember: seating is limited by the 659–660 capacity, so secure your seats early through our trusted partner network.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 303 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
- Capacity: about 660 seats in the main theatre.
- Venue type: historic Louis Kahn–designed performing arts center, part of Arts Campus Fort Wayne.
- Seating chart: official capacity listed as 659–660 seats; seating maps available via Arts United/ArtsTix.
- Parking: multiple nearby options (Auer Center lot across Main/Lafayette; Fort Wayne Museum of Art lot; 1st Source Bank garage at Main & Barr; lots/garages around Freimann Square and Main & Clinton).
- Transit: downtown Fort Wayne Citilink bus service serves the area; routes 8 and 9 are nearby; Central Station at 121 W Baker St.
- Nearby hotels: Courtyard Fort Wayne Downtown, Hilton Fort Wayne, Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Wayne Downtown, The Bradley Boutique Hotel Downtown.
- Notable events hosted: Fort Wayne Ballet, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, Fort Wayne Philharmonic concerts; Taste of the Arts Festival; reopening celebrations in Oct 2025; special events like Go Live: Spotlight on the Arts.