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About Cox Performing Arts Center
Welcome to the Cox Performing Arts Center, the hub for dynamic concerts, dance recitals, theater productions, and community performances on the Utah Tech University campus in St. George. With a current auditorium capacity of 1,189 (expansion planned to 1,308 after renovation), this campus venue blends intimate audience connection with professional-stage facilities, including an orchestra pit for orchestral and choral performances. As you plan your visit, you’ll find practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining that help you secure your seats without the fuss.
Whether you’re catching the Southwest Symphony, the Southern Utah Heritage Choir, or UT student ensembles, we’ve got you covered with reliable venue info and nearby partner recommendations. The Cox Center is undergoing renovations to become the America First Performing Arts Center, with completion slated for Spring 2026. Until then, you can rely on the current layout, services, and access while enjoying a vibrant calendar of performances in St. George.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 1,189 in the current auditorium (expansion planned to 1,308 after renovation).
- Address: 225 S University Ave, St. George, UT 84770 (Cox Auditorium on UT campus).
- Venue type: University performing arts center / campus auditorium with stage and orchestra pit.
- Seating chart: Public seating chart is not readily published; UT provides capacity and room specs rather than a visible chart.
- Parking: On-campus parking with construction-related restrictions; Smith Lot U may be used for construction crews during renovation.
- Transit: Nearby public transit via SunTran bus routes serving St. George; closest transit hubs around 100 S & 700 E area.
- Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott St. George (185 S 1470 E) and other area hotels listed for UT visitors.
- Notable events: Home to Southwest Symphony, Southern Utah Heritage Choir, Utah Tech University Orchestra/Band and related Celebrity Concert Series; hosts concerts, dance recitals and theater productions.
- Renamed/demolished: Under renovation and slated to become America First Performing Arts Center (renaming planned for completion Spring 2026); not demolished.