The Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce, Florida, is a restored Mediterranean Revival venue dating back to 1923. Owned by the City of Fort Pierce, it hosts national touring acts, Broadway-style shows, ballet, opera, and locally produced programming. The facility includes a spacious Main Theatre with a capacity of about 1,200–1,214 seats and a flexible Black Box Theatre that accommodates 145–210 guests depending on configuration. Whether you’re catching a world-class performance or a local Jazz Jams session, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and enjoy the experience.

Located in downtown Fort Pierce, Sunrise Theatre is a centerpiece of the performing arts scene on the Treasure Coast, supported by MTI Concerts and Florida Presenters for a diverse lineup that appeals to residents and visitors alike.

Parking is straightforward with two free downtown garages: 2nd Street Parking Garage at 271 S 2nd St and Orange Avenue Parking Garage at 100 N US-1. Note that parking behind the Sunrise Theatre is not allowed. Public transit options include St. Lucie County ART and Treasure Coast Connector buses, making it easy to reach the theatre from surrounding communities. Nearby hotels offer convenient stays for show nights, including Dockside Inn & Resort (1160 Seaway Dr) and several budget-friendly options such as Red Roof Inn Fort Pierce, Americas Best Value Inn Fort Pierce, and Holiday Inn Express Fort Pierce West. For a complete experience, consider affiliated partners for hotels and dining that complement your show night. The Sunrise Theatre continues to operate as a vibrant cultural hub and is still affectionately known as the Sunrise Building in historical references.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Location and ownership: Sunrise Theatre is a historic performing arts venue owned by the City of Fort Pierce, located at 117 S 2nd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.
Capacity: Main Theatre seats about 1,200–1,214; Black Box Theatre seats 145–210 depending on configuration.
Venue type: Restored 1923 Mediterranean Revival theatre with a Main Stage and a Black Box; used for national touring acts, Broadway shows, ballet and opera, and local programming.
Seating chart: Official Seating Layout PDF shows the 1,200-seat main auditorium with balcony seating and accessibility notes.
Parking: Downtown two free garages for patrons: 2nd Street Parking Garage (271 S 2nd St) and Orange Avenue Parking Garage (100 N US-1). Parking behind the Sunrise Theatre is prohibited.
Transit: Served by St. Lucie County Area Regional Transit (ART) and Treasure Coast Connector bus services.
Nearby hotels: Dockside Inn & Resort (1160 Seaway Dr), Red Roof Inn Fort Pierce, Americas Best Value Inn Fort Pierce, Holiday Inn Express Fort Pierce West.
Notable events: Hosts national touring acts, Broadway shows and classical performances; the Black Box hosts Jazz Jams (Ft Pierce Jazz & Blues Society) and Comedy Corner; programs run through MTI Concerts and Florida Presenters.
Renamed/demolished: Not demolished; still operating as Sunrise Theatre; historically also referenced as the Sunrise Building.