You got a guy™ for venue tickets
Edgerton Center For The Performing Arts Tickets
- Location
- Live Shows in Fairfield, CT
Now selling
Upcoming Events at Edgerton Center For The Performing Arts
The venue
About Edgerton Center For The Performing Arts
The Edgerton Center For The Performing Arts is Sacred Heart University’s on-campus venue located at the SHU Park Ave Campus, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825. With a renovated theater (approximately 776 seats), it hosts SHU productions and touring performances alike. The center blends university programming with professional-level productions, offering a reliable, no-fuss ticket experience for theater lovers and families in the Fairfield area.
Whether you’re catching a student showcase or a visiting performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats, navigate parking and transportation, and find comfortable lodging and dining nearby.
Plan ahead for event days at the Edgerton Center: parking can be limited during popular performances, so early arrival and carpooling are encouraged. The campus offers limited handicap parking; if accessibility is needed, arrive early or contact the venue for assistance. SHU also provides a shuttle service to help guests move between campus facilities. For those traveling by public transit, nearby rail and bus connections are accessible via Metro-North and Amtrak in Bridgeport, with campus transportation planning advised.
Nearby hotels and dining options are convenient extensions of your SHU visit. Recommended stay options include Circle Hotel Fairfield, Hotel Hi-Ho, Trumbull Marriott Shelton, Courtyard Shelton, and other Fairfield-area hotels listed in SHU’s official hotel guide. When you’re ready to unwind, explore nearby cafes and restaurants to complement your performance night.
Notable events at the Edgerton Center include SHU productions like Amélie (scheduled for February 2026), Iceland Homecoming Concert, and classic productions such as Lend Me A Tenor. The venue sits within Sacred Heart University’s campus, continuing a tradition of engaging performing arts experiences in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: SHU Park Ave Campus, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825.
- Capacity: 776 seats (renovated in 2013; catalog notes and press cite ~800).
- Venue type: University performing arts center/theatre on Sacred Heart University’s campus.
- Seating chart: downloadable seating chart PDF available (ecpa_theatre_seat_map.pdf).
- Parking: parking may be limited during events; early arrival and carpooling recommended; limited handicap parking noted.
- Transit: SHU provides shuttle service; nearby rail/bus access via Metro-North/Amtrak connections in Bridgeport; plan for campus transportation.
- Nearby hotels: Circle Hotel Fairfield, Hotel Hi-Ho, Trumbull Marriott Shelton, Courtyard Shelton, Best Western Fairfield/Area options per SHU hotel guide.
- Notable events hosted: SHU productions like Amélie (Feb 2026), Iceland Homecoming Concert, Lend Me A Tenor; Connecticut Children’s Theatre productions such as The Curious Quest of Benjamin Bunny (May 2018).
- Renamed/demolished: no renaming or demolition; the Edgerton Center remains on SHU’s campus and underwent a major renovation in 2013.