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About Scottish Rite Cathedral - New Castle

The Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle is a storied performing arts and banquet facility housed in a historic Masonic temple. With a grand auditorium, multiple banquet spaces, and a Mueller 4-Console Organ, it serves as a versatile home for concerts, theatrical performances, weddings, and community events. Located at 110 East Lincoln Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, the venue is conveniently situated near major routes and offers ample parking and nearby lodging and dining options to make your visit easy and enjoyable. Whether you’re planning a large-scale show or a memorable reception, we’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted local recommendations.

Venue specifics
Auditorium capacity ranges from about 2,800 to 3,240 depending on configuration, with other configurations noted by sources around 2,834 seated. The building also features banquet spaces including the Main Dining Room (up to 600 seated long-ways or 425 round), Ballroom (up to 250 long or 150 round), East/West Dining Rooms (up to 200 long or 130 round), Lobby (up to 160), Mezzanine (up to 160), and the East Lodge Room as part of rentals. The Mueller 4-Console Organ adds a remarkable musical element for performances.

Parking and access
A dedicated parking lot sits across Mercer Street. The venue sits near I-376 and US-224, providing straightforward regional access and easy day-of travel planning.

Nearby hotels and dining
For convenience and comfort, consider these partner recommendations: Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites New Castle (2608 W State St), Quality Inn New Castle (1740 New Butler Rd). Dining options nearby include locally recommended eateries within short drives. We highlight affiliate partner options to make securing a stay and a meal simple and reliable.

Notable history and events
The Scottish Rite Cathedral has hosted performances by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and national acts such as Jerry Seinfeld, in addition to weddings, banquets, and community events. It remains NRHP-listed in local references and continues to operate as a vibrant cultural center in New Castle.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 110 East Lincoln Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101.
  • Venue type: Historic Masonic temple, public banquet facility and performing-arts venue.
  • Auditorium capacity: official site lists 2,800 seats; other sources cite 2,834 seats (Visit Lawrence County) and up to about 3,240–3,000 depending on configuration.
  • Banquet spaces and capacities: Main Dining Room up to 600 (long tables) / 425 (round); Ballroom up to 250 (long) / 150 (round); East/West Dining Rooms up to 200 (long) / 130 (round); Lobby up to 160; Mezzanine up to 160; East Lodge Room included in rentals.
  • Parking: a dedicated parking lot is available across Mercer Street; history notes parking was added adjacent to the building.
  • Transit/Access: located near major highways, with proximity to I-376 and US-224 for regional access.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites New Castle (2608 W State St); Quality Inn New Castle (1740 New Butler Rd).
  • Notable events: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has performed there; national acts such as Jerry Seinfeld have appeared; the venue also hosts banquets, weddings, and community events; it houses a Mueller 4-Console Organ.
  • Renamed/demolished: the building remains The Scottish Rite Cathedral and is NRHP-listed in local references; no demolition or permanent renaming has occurred.