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The Perkinson Center for the Arts in Chester, Virginia, is a community performing and visual arts hub operated by the Chesterfield Cultural Arts Foundation. With a the best available price theater, the center hosts a variety of performances from local ensembles to touring shows. Whether you’re attending a concert, a play, or a gallery opening, we’ve got you covered with practical details to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.
Located at 11810 Centre Street, the center is easily accessible from the Richmond area and surrounding communities. Here’s what you should know about seating, parking, getting there, and nearby lodging and dining options.
Seating and accessibility
The theater offers about the best available price seats (with some materials listing the best available price). The seating chart is available on the venue’s official site via a 360-degree tour, and additional seating layouts can be viewed on third-party ticket platforms. When you secure your seats, you’ll want to pick a spot that fits your view and comfort preferences. The venue provides 8 ADA-designated parking spaces to help ensure accessible access from the lot and loading/drop-off zone adjacent to the parking area.
Parking and accessibility
- Free on-site parking behind the center
- Additional free parking at the nearby Chester Library
- 8 ADA-designated spaces available
- Loading/drop-off zone adjacent to the parking lot for quick access
Getting there
Public transit is served by the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) with regional extensions. For current schedules and routes, check the GRTC website or app before you travel. If you’re driving, it’s a straightforward trip from the surrounding Richmond area and nearby towns.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 11810 Centre Street, Chester, VA 23831.
- Capacity: 350-seat Jimmy Dean Theater (some opening materials list 354 seats; official materials cite ~350).
- Venue type: Community performing and visual arts center managed by the Chesterfield Cultural Arts Foundation.
- Parking: Free on-site behind the center and at the Chester Library; 8 ADA-designated spaces; loading/drop-off zone adjacent to the parking lot.
- Seating chart: Official site offers a 360 tour; seating charts are also shown by third-party ticket sites (e.g., TickPick).
- Transit: Public transit served by Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) with regional extensions; check current schedules.
- Nearby hotels (examples): Hampton Inn Richmond Chester (12610 Chestnut Hill Rd), Days Inn by Wyndham Chester (2410 W Hundred Rd), Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond-Chester (12810 Old Stage Rd), Fairfield Inn Richmond Chester (12400 Redwater Creek Rd), Holiday Inn Express Chester (1911 W Hundred Rd).
- Notable events hosted: Virtual Grand Opening (December 19, 2020); Richmond Symphony program 'Voice of the Nation' (canceled at Perkinson Center in Feb 2020 and moved to Richmond for a makeup performance); upcoming events include The Imaginaries (Feb 7, 2026) and other performances such as The Legend of the Poinsettia (January 2024).