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About August Wilson Center

Located at 980 Liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, the August Wilson Center (renamed August Wilson African American Cultural Center in 2019) stands as a vibrant cultural and performing-arts complex. The main theater offers an intimate setting with a seating capacity of 492, complemented by galleries and dynamic programming that showcases African American arts and culture. This venue page provides practical details to help you secure your seats with ease, from seating information to nearby lodging and dining options. We’ve got you covered with transit and parking tips, too.

Parking options include nearby garages such as the Convention Center Garage, plus street parking on Liberty and surrounding streets. Transit is convenient via Port Authority buses and the T light rail, with downtown routes often featuring free access. Within walking distance are several hotels, including the Westin Pittsburgh Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown, and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, along with a variety of nearby restaurants worthy of a quick pre- or post-show meal. For seating diagrams and more specifics, consult the official Cultural District seating chart and the AWACC site.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
  • Venue type: Downtown cultural/performing-arts center with galleries and a main theater.
  • Capacity: Main theater seats around 486–492 (official pages list 492).
  • Seating chart: Detailed seating chart available via Cultural District pages and AWACC site.
  • Parking: Nearby garages and street parking (e.g., Convention Center Garage, Smithfield & Liberty, Grant Street Center, Mellon Square).
  • Transit: Served by Port Authority buses and the T light rail; Downtown transit options are free.
  • Nearby hotels: Several downtown hotels within walking distance (e.g., Westin Pittsburgh Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh).
  • Notable events hosted: August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble (2010), Tubman (2019), PSO collaboration Tribute (2012).
  • Renamed/rebranded: In 2019 the center was renamed to August Wilson African American Cultural Center; building remains operational and has been described as reborn.