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About The Clark Music Center
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit regional venue in Arroyo Grande offering two intimate stages — Forbes Hall (seating 617) and the Studio Theatre (approximately 120) — with a combined capacity of about 737. A hub for touring artists, center presents, and local programs, the venue also hosts rental spaces and educational programs in addition to its lobby and gallery spaces. Whether you’re coming for a touring show or a community event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit.
Seating charts are provided by the official venue page, and live seating availability is updated as shows approach. All guests should plan to enjoy a day or evening filled with performance and culture in this beloved Arroyo Grande staple.
Parking is free on-site with your ticket. Overflow parking is available at The Gospel Lighthouse Church across Valley Road, and rideshare drop-off zones are located near the main entrances. For driving directions, use the Hwy 101 Traffic Way exit if northbound or the Fair Oaks Ave exit if southbound. When you plan your trip, consider nearby dining and lodging options. The Oxford Suites Pismo Beach provides Clark Center patrons with a discount (promo code CLARKCENTER referenced on the plan-your-visit page), making it convenient to pair a performance with a comfortable stay. The Clark Center also collaborates with local events like the Stone Soup Music Festival and Street Fair in Grover Beach, highlighting Arroyo Grande’s vibrant arts scene.
Looking for the latest show lineup? Check the official seating chart for Forbes Hall and the Studio Theatre to secure your seats. If you’re traveling as a group, we can help you navigate times, accessibility options, and parking details to make your visit seamless.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue name and address: The Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.
- Capacity: Forbes Hall seats 617; Studio Theatre seats approximately 120; total capacity around 737.
- Venue type: nonprofit regional performing arts center with two theatres and a lobby/gallery; also offers rental spaces and educational programs.
- Seating chart: official seating chart page provides a full-size chart and live seating availability for shows.
- Parking and directions: free onsite parking with ticket; overflow parking at The Gospel Lighthouse Church across Valley Road; rideshare drop-off zone; driving via Hwy 101 Traffic Way exit (northbound) or Fair Oaks Ave exit (southbound).
- Nearby hotels: Oxford Suites Pismo Beach offers Clark Center patrons a discount; located about a short drive away (promo code CLARKCENTER referenced on plan-your-visit page).
- Notable events hosted: touring artists and center presents series; regional programs; the center is involved in local events such as the Stone Soup Music Festival and Street Fair in Grover Beach.
- Renamed/demolished: no demolition or renaming; current venue name and branding remain The Clark Center for the Performing Arts.