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About Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
The Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (RIPAC) is a dedicated performing arts venue on the Renton High School campus, hosting student theatre, local and regional artists, and community events. With a main theatre that seats 551 (official RIPAC Tour figures; city sources list 540), RIPAC combines a mildly raked seating layout with a 10,000-lumen projector, film screen, and a 35-foot fly space for dynamic performances. Whether you’re here for a school production, a concert, or a regional showcase, we’ve got you covered for tickets and planning.
Parking includes on-site spaces plus access to a nearby municipal garage. The venue is accessible via King County Metro and is close to the Renton Transit Center, with routes like 101 stopping nearby. When planning your visit, consider nearby lodging and dining options to maximize your experience. We’ve highlighted affiliate-friendly hotels and restaurants you can trust for convenient stays and easy meals before or after shows.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 551-seat main theatre (official RIPAC Tour page lists 551 seats; City of Renton page lists 540 seats as an alternative figure).
- Address: Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 South Second Street, Renton, WA 98057.
- Venue type: Performing Arts Center (IPAC) on the Renton High School campus; serves as a home for student theatre and local/regional artists.
- Seating/chart details: mildly raked seating; 551 seats; theater includes a 10,000-lumen projector, film screen, and a 35-foot fly space.
- Parking: on-site parking and access to a municipal parking garage; parking to the east of the main sign/entrance in some layouts.
- Transit: accessible by King County Metro; close to Renton Transit Center with routes such as 101 stopping nearby (bus routes and schedules available through regional transit sites).
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Seattle/Renton (1801 E Valley Rd, Renton, WA 98057; ~1.8 miles), Renton Inn (219 Sunset Blvd N, Renton, WA 98057), Inn at Lake Washington (4710 Lake Washington Blvd NE, Renton, WA 98056).
- Notable events hosted: Rainier Symphony, Renton City Concert Band, Ensemble Ballet Theatre, Evergreen City Ballet; Northwest Associated Arts events including Pigments of Our Imagination (Mar 21, 2026) and Evergreen International Dance Festival (Mar 30, 2025); fundraiser events such as Love Is Resistance at RIPAC.