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About Keller Auditorium

Welcome to Keller Auditorium, the largest venue within Portland'5 Centers for the Arts. Opened in 1917 as Civic Auditorium and renamed Keller Auditorium in 2000, this historic performing arts center sits at 222 SW Clay Street in downtown Portland. With a capacity of 2,992 seats (3,034 with pit seats), it hosts touring Broadway productions, Portland Opera, and ballet, drawing discerning audiences from across the region. Whether you’re securing tickets for a blockbuster Broadway show or an intimate ballet performance, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss options.

Plan your visit with confidence: easy parking options nearby, accessible transit, and recommended local hotels and dining to make your night smooth from start to finish.

Venue details: Keller Auditorium is a performing arts center owned by the City of Portland and operated by Portland'5 Centers for the Arts. It continues to be a cornerstone of Portland’s Broadway and performing arts circuits. Looking ahead, city plans (2024–2026) consider renovations or a new Broadway-capable venue to modernize productions while preserving the historical charm of Keller.

Accessibility: The venue offers accessible seating and is well-served by public transit, with a designated drop-off zone at the entrance and bike parking nearby. Nearby parking options include Crown Plaza Garage (120 SW Clay St), KOIN Tower Garage (151 SW Clay St), and Auditorium Garage (1401 SW 4th Ave).

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 222 SW Clay Street, Portland, OR 97201.
  • Venue type: Performing arts center; largest venue in Portland's Portland'5 Centers for the Arts.
  • Capacity: 2,992 seats (3,034 with pit seats).
  • Seating chart: Orchestra ~1,850; Box Level ~188; First Balcony ~425; Second Balcony ~529; Pit Seats ~42.
  • Parking: No on-site parking; nearby lots/garages and metered street parking available (e.g., Crown Plaza Garage at 120 SW Clay St; KOIN Tower Garage at 151 SW Clay St; Auditorium Garage at 1401 SW 4th Ave).
  • Transit: Accessible by TriMet buses/MAX/streetcar; designated drop-off zone at the entrance; bike parking nearby.
  • Notable events: Hosts touring Broadway productions, opera (Portland Opera) and ballet; a primary venue for Portland in Broadway/ballet circuits.
  • History/rename: Opened in 1917 as Civic Auditorium; renamed multiple times; renamed Keller Auditorium in 2000 after a donor's contribution.
  • Ownership/ops: Owned by City of Portland; operated by Portland's Centers for the Arts (Portland'5).
  • Recent planning: Portland city initiatives (2024–2026) consider renovations or a new Broadway-capable venue to replace or modernize Keller.