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About Mahaffey Theater Plaza At The Duke Energy Center for the Arts
Welcome to the Mahaffey Theater Plaza at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts in downtown St. Petersburg. This two-level performing arts venue seats 2,031 guests in European box-style seating, offering an intimate yet grand setting for concerts, gala events, and Broadway-style performances. Below you’ll find practical details to help you secure your seats, plan your visit, and make the most of the surrounding downtown St. Pete area.
Whether you’re attending a headline concert, a recognizable touring show, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with reliable information on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. Remember: Kicking off your night with a bite to eat or a pre-show drink is easy with nearby hotels and top-rated restaurants just steps away from the venue.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 2,031 seats (two-level European box-style seating).
- Address: 400 First Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
- Venue type: Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater, a two-level performing arts venue with European box seating.
- Seating chart: Lower Level and Upper Level sections (as shown on the official seating chart).
- Parking: On-site parking in a garage; $10 cash only; enter via Gate #1.
- Transit: Uber/Lyft pickup area on Bayshore Drive; Downtown St. Pete bus service (PSTA) and SunRunner lines serve the area.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront; The Birchwood; The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club; Courtyard St. Petersburg Downtown; Hyatt Place St. Petersburg/Downtown.
- Notable events hosted: 1996 vice presidential debate (Gore/Kemp); 2007 GOP presidential primary debate; Riverdance; Elvis' Birthday Bash; Miss Florida Pageant.
- Renaming/demolitions: Not demolished; renamed Progress Energy Center for the Arts in 2006 and renamed Duke Energy Center for the Arts in 2012.