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About Saint Mary's School

Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, North Carolina, offers a historic campus experience with modern performance spaces. The Blanche Robertson Bacon Performing Arts Center (formerly the Blanche Center) houses Pittman Auditorium and the First Citizens Bank Theater, providing versatile spaces for concerts, ceremonies, and school events. The campus sits on 23 acres and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, reflecting a long-standing commitment to arts and education.

The venue includes Smedes Hall and Chan-Poyner Hall for a range of seating configurations, ample on-campus parking, and convenient access from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Whether you’re planning a seated dinner, a standing reception, or a major school-wide event, Saint Mary’s offers reliable, straightforward arrangements with easy, no-fuss ticketing support.

Below you’ll find venue details, seating capacities, accessibility, transit options, and trusted accommodation and dining partners to help you secure your event in Raleigh with confidence.

Key venue spaces and capacities: Smedes Hall – up to 80 seated with tables, 120 seated without tables, or 200 for a standing reception. Chan-Poyner Hall – up to 300 seated for a dinner event. The Blanche Robertson Bacon Performing Arts Center encompasses Pittman Auditorium as a core performance space. Parking is ample on campus, and the campus location makes it easy to coordinate transportation for guests traveling from surrounding areas. For travelers, Raleigh-Durham International Airport is roughly a 20-minute drive away.

To enhance your visit, we’ve curated nearby hotel and restaurant options with affiliate recommendations to simplify planning. If you need seats secured, we’ve got you—your friendly connection to reliable access at Saint Mary’s School.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 900 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.
  • Campus size: 23 acres on a historic campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Renamed venue: Blanche Robertson Bacon Performing Arts Center (includes Pittman Auditorium and First Citizens Bank Theater) after a major renovation, with earlier naming as the Blanche Center.
  • Space capacities: Smedes Hall main room seats up to 80 for a seated dinner, 120 seated without tables, or 200 for a standing reception; Chan-Poyner Hall can host up to 300 guests for a seated dinner.
  • Parking: Ample on-campus parking is available for events.
  • Transit: Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about a 20-minute drive from the campus.
  • Notable events hosted: school performances, honors convocations, weekly all-school assemblies, and sports ceremonies; 2023 commencement speaker Maggie Kane; external concerts such as the Astralis Chamber Ensemble (Feb 22, 2026).
  • Renovation/renaming notes: The Blanche Robertson Bacon Performing Arts Center was completed as part of the Saint Mary’s Forever campaign; Pittman Auditorium remains a core venue within the center.
  • Nearby hotels: Aloft Raleigh (2100 Hillsborough St) and other downtown hotels are listed as options for visitors (e.g., The Casso, Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown, Raleigh Marriott City Center, Renaissance North Hills, StateView Hotel, Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown, Sheraton Downtown Raleigh).