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About New Tampa Performing Arts Center
Welcome to the New Tampa Performing Arts Center, a 354-seat, multi-use theatre located at 8550 Hunters Village Rd., Tampa, FL 33647 (behind The Village at Hunter’s Lake). This county-owned venue is home to the New Tampa Players and hosts a range of regional arts groups, including The Florida Orchestra, Opera Tampa, and the Tampa Bay Symphony. Whether you’re here for a formal concert, a cabaret night, or a community theatre production, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats smoothly.
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The New Tampa Performing Arts Center features tiered seating (Rows the section you want–the section you want require stairs), with cabaret-style seating on the floor for select events. Accessibility details and seating configurations vary by show, so please check the event page for exact layouts. Parking is ample and free, with accessible spaces and a dedicated drop-off/pick-up area for easy access. The closest transit option includes the Bruce B. Downs Blvd @ Dona Michelle Dr bus stop, with Route 275 serving the area per Moovit. Nearby, you’ll find convenient hotel options like the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa I-75 at Bruce B. Downs (about 0.76 miles away) and SpringHill Suites Tampa North/I-75 Tampa Palms in the 33647 area. For a complete experience, consider dining at partner restaurants and enjoying an arts-focused itinerary that suits day or night events.
Popular recurring events include the Annual Arts Festival, New Tampa Unplugged cabaret concerts, the Steinway Signature Series, New Tampa Jazz Nights, the Florida Orchestra instrument petting zoo, and the Fall Festival. If you’re planning a visit, secure your seats early and take advantage of our affiliate recommendations for hotels and dining to maximize convenience and comfort.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 8550 Hunters Village Rd., Tampa, FL 33647 (located behind The Village at Hunter’s Lake).
- Capacity: 354-seat multipurpose theatre with stage, catwalk, and orchestra pit.
- Venue type: County-owned performing arts center; home to the New Tampa Players and a host for regional arts groups (e.g., The Florida Orchestra, Opera Tampa, Tampa Bay Symphony).
- Seating chart: theater uses tiered seating (Rows B–S require stairs); cabaret-style seating with tables/chairs on the floor for some events; Row AA noted as ADA-accessible; seating can be reconfigured for certain shows.
- Parking: free, large lot with six accessible spaces and a designated drop-off/pick-up area.
- Transit: nearest bus stop is Bruce B. Downs Blvd @ Dona Michelle Dr; bus Route 275 serves the area (Moovit lists 275 as serving the center).
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa I-75 at Bruce B. Downs (about 0.76 miles away); SpringHill Suites Tampa North/I-75 Tampa Palms (33647 area) nearby.
- Notable events hosted: Annual Arts Festival; New Tampa Unplugged cabaret concerts; Steinway Signature Series; New Tampa Jazz Nights; Florida Orchestra instrument petting zoo; Fall Festival (2023) and other community theatre/concert performances.