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About Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Founders Hall

Founders Hall is Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ versatile black-box space in Costa Mesa, designed for rehearsals, cocktail events, meetings, and special occasions. Since opening in 1986 alongside Segerstrom Hall, Founders Hall has hosted a wide range of performances and gatherings, reflecting the Center’s commitment to community and the arts.

With a configurable layout and an approximate room width of 65 feet, Founders Hall offers flexibility for intimate showcases, business events, and dynamic performances. The space has historically accommodated around 250–300 seats depending on the setup, giving organizers the ability to tailor the ambiance to their needs.

Whether you’re planning a private reception, a small concert, or a rehearsal session, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating configurations, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth logistics flow.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a hub for cultural programming in Costa Mesa, hosting resident ensembles like the Pacific Symphony, Pacific Chorale, and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. For event coordination, consider our trusted partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants to complement your visit, ensuring convenient accommodations and dining aligned with your schedule.

Parking is typically available in adjacent structures, with Center Tower serving nearby venues and Plaza Tower providing access for others. Regular performance parking is around the best available price, and valet services are commonly around the best available price. OCTA transit serves the center, with guidance available from Center staff for navigating I-405 and I-55 corridors. Nearby lodging includes The Westin South Coast Plaza, Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, and the Costa Mesa Marriott, all within easy reach for out-of-town guests. For a complete planning experience, check the official venue pages and affiliate partner listings for current availability and reservations.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: historically listed as 300 seats for Founders Hall; configurations vary, with sources noting around 250–300 depending on setup.
  • Address: 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
  • Venue type: versatile black-box style space designed for rehearsal use, cocktail events, meetings, and special occasions.
  • Seating chart: no widely published fixed seating chart; layout is configurable and room width is described as about 65 feet.
  • Parking: multiple adjacent structures; closest for Segerstrom Hall/Judy Morr Theater is Center Tower; for Renée/Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and Samueli Theater is Plaza Tower; typical performance parking around $15; valet about $30.
  • Transit: served by OCTA; located near major roads (I-405/I-55) with directional guidance from the center.
  • Nearby hotels: The Westin South Coast Plaza (686 Anton Blvd), Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa (3350 Avenue of the Arts), Costa Mesa Marriott (500 Anton Blvd).
  • Notable events hosted: Founders Hall opened in 1986 alongside Segerstrom Hall; Leontyne Price inaugurated the center; the campus hosts major venues and resident companies including Pacific Symphony, Pacific Chorale, and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County.
  • Renaming: Orange County Performing Arts Center was renamed Segerstrom Center for the Arts in 2011.