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About Empire State Plaza

Welcome to Empire State Plaza, home to The Egg performing arts center in Albany, New York. The Egg encompasses two theatres under the ESP umbrella: Hart Theatre and Swyer Theatre, plus flexible convention space in the ESP Convention Hall. After a major renovation, The Egg continues to host concerts, theatre, dance, comedy, and family shows. This venue page covers seating, parking, transportation, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

Venue details: The Egg sits within Empire State Plaza at The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220. GPS coordinates for access: N 42.650674, W 73.7600. Parking options include the underground V-Lot (visitor parking) and nearby lots on Madison Ave, Grand St, and Elk St, with posted rates and often 90 minutes free in select lots. CDTA buses provide direct transit across from The Egg. Within walking distance are several downtown hotels such as Renaissance Albany Hotel and Hilton Albany, along with various dining options for pre- or post-show meals. For larger gatherings, the ESP Convention Hall can be configured for a range of events from banquets to classroom setups. Whether you’re catching a performance or attending a convention, we’ve got you covered with clear, straightforward ticketing and trusted hotel/restaurant recommendations to help you plan your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and identity: The Egg is the ESP’s performing arts center, located at Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY 12220 (The Egg packing includes two theatres under the ESP umbrella).
  • Theatres and capacities: Hart Theatre seats 982; Swyer Theatre seats 450.
  • Convention space: ESP Convention Hall capacity ranges from 950 to 2,400 theater-style, with multiple configurations (banquet, classroom, etc.).
  • Parking: ESP parking includes the underground V-Lot (visitor parking) and nearby Madison Ave, Grand St, and Elk St lots with posted rates; 90 minutes free in some lots; fees shown at V-Lot and other ESP lots.
  • Transit access: Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) buses stop directly across from The Egg.
  • Nearby hotels: Renaissance Albany Hotel, Hilton Albany, and other downtown options are within walking distance.
  • Notable events: The Egg hosts concerts, theatre, dance, comedy and family shows; the ESP Convention Center hosts large trade shows and conferences; The Egg underwent a $19.5M renovation with a public reopening in January 2026.
  • Renaming/demolition status: The Egg remains in use; it was renovated and publicly relaunched as The Egg Performing Arts Center within the Empire State Plaza (not demolished).
  • Seating charts: The Egg provides seat maps for its two theatres (Hart and Swyer); seating charts are also referenced on third‑party pages.
  • Address and access notes: The Egg’s address is listed as The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220; GPS coordinates for ESP access are N 42.650674, W 73.7600