Thursday, December 3, 2026 · Friday, December 4, 2026 · Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Sunday, December 6, 2026 · Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · Thursday, December 10, 2026 · Friday, December 11, 2026 · Saturday, December 12, 2026

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The Nutcracker

Tuesday, December 22, 2026

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The Da Vinci Code

Thursday, January 14, 2027 · Friday, January 15, 2027 · Saturday, January 16, 2027 · Sunday, January 17, 2027 · Wednesday, January 20, 2027 · Thursday, January 21, 2027 · Friday, January 22, 2027 · Saturday, January 23, 2027 · Sunday, January 24, 2027

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Come From Away

Saturday, January 23, 2027 · Wednesday, January 27, 2027 · Thursday, January 28, 2027 · Friday, January 29, 2027

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Larger Than Life

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 · Tuesday, January 26, 2027

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Appropriate

Thursday, February 18, 2027 · Friday, February 19, 2027 · Saturday, February 20, 2027 · Sunday, February 21, 2027 · Wednesday, February 24, 2027 · Thursday, February 25, 2027 · Friday, February 26, 2027 · Saturday, February 27, 2027 · Sunday, February 28, 2027

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Alice By Heart

Thursday, March 4, 2027 · Friday, March 5, 2027 · Saturday, March 6, 2027 · Sunday, March 7, 2027 · Wednesday, March 10, 2027 · Thursday, March 11, 2027 · Friday, March 12, 2027 · Saturday, March 13, 2027

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ABBA Euphoria - ABBA Tribute

Saturday, March 27, 2027

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The Expanding Man - Tribute To Steely Dan

Thursday, April 1, 2027

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Guys and Dolls

Thursday, April 22, 2027 · Friday, April 23, 2027 · Sunday, April 25, 2027 · Wednesday, April 28, 2027 · Thursday, April 29, 2027 · Friday, April 30, 2027 · Saturday, May 1, 2027 · Saturday, May 1, 2027 · Sunday, May 2, 2027

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The venue

About Manatee Performing Arts Center

Welcome to Manatee Performing Arts Center (MPAC), a hub for live performances in downtown Bradenton. Opened in 2013 after the historic Riverfront Theatre paused operations, MPAC offers multiple intimate spaces including Stone Hall on the main stage, the Bradenton Kiwanis Theater (Studio Theater), Rae’s Cabaret lobby, and the Kiwanis Ballroom. Whether you’re here for a touring Broadway show, a intimate cabaret evening, or a community performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats smoothly.

This page provides seating information, parking options, transit accessibility, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and restaurants. We prioritize straightforward, dependable guidance so you can focus on enjoying the show.

Venue spaces: Stone Hall (Main Stage) seats 352, Bradenton Kiwanis Theater (Studio Theater) ~100 seats, Kiwanis Ballroom seats up to ~250 depending on setup, and Rae’s Cabaret lobby area. A detailed seating chart is available on the MPAC Seating Chart page to help you pick the best arrangement for your group.

Box office: MPAC box office is located at 502 Third Avenue West. Tickets can be purchased by phone, in person, or online. For accessibility and seating alternatives, contact the box office directly.

Parking: Free dedicated parking is available across the street at 401 7th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205. Consider arriving a bit early to secure parking and allow time for any venue access procedures.

Transit: MPAC is accessible via Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) and Sarasota County Breeze (SCAT). Relevant routes include MCAT Route 99 (Downtown Bradenton to the Sarasota area) and MCAT Route 203 Skyway Connexion. Check local schedules for real-time information and pick-up points near MPAC.

Nearby hotels: For convenient stays, consider Hampton Inn & Suites Bradenton Downtown Historic District, SpringHill Suites Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront, and Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Riverfront. We’ll point you to affiliate partners for easy booking when you’re ready to reserve.

Nearby dining: Bradenton offers a variety of dining options near MPAC. We highlight affiliate partner restaurants for easy reservations and curated menus to complement your performance night.

Upcoming in 2025–2026: MPAC hosts a vibrant season featuring major productions such as The Prince of Egypt, Hello Dolly, and Frozen, among others. Hello Dolly opened in late 2025 and helped establish MPAC as a premiere regional venue.

About MPAC: MPAC opened in 2013, replacing the historic Riverfront Theatre (which was demolished beginning in 2015). Today, MPAC supports multiple performance spaces including Stone Hall, Bradenton Kiwanis Theater, Rae’s Cabaret, and Kiwanis Ballroom, making it a versatile destination for arts, concerts, and community events.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 502 Third Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205.
Venue type: Performing arts center with multiple spaces (Stone Hall main stage, Bradenton Kiwanis Theater Studio Theater, Rae’s Cabaret lobby, Kiwanis Ballroom).
Stone Hall capacity: 352 seats (main stage).
Bradenton Kiwanis Theater (Studio Theater) capacity: about 100 seats.
Kiwanis Ballroom capacity: up to about 250 guests depending on setup.
Seating chart available on MPAC’s site (Seating Chart page).
Parking: Free dedicated parking across the street at 401 7th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205.
Transit: Served by Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) and Sarasota County Breeze (SCAT); routes include MCAT Route 99 (Downtown Bradenton to Sarasota area) and MCAT Route 203 Skyway Connexion.
Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites Bradenton Downtown Historic District; SpringHill Suites Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront; Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Riverfront.
Notable events: 2025–2026 season includes The Prince of Egypt, Hello Dolly, Frozen, Among others; Hello Dolly opened in late 2025.
Renamed/demolished: MPAC opened in 2013 after replacing the historic Riverfront Theatre; the old Riverfront Theatre was demolished beginning in 2015.
Notable venues/spaces: Stone Hall (Main Stage), Rae’s Cabaret (Lobby), SkyBox (Stone Hall balcony), Bradenton Kiwanis Theater (Studio Theater), Kiwanis Ballroom.
Box Office / tickets: MPAC box office located at 502 Third Avenue West; tickets sold by phone, in person, or online.