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About The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts is a multi-venue hub in Harrisonburg, Virginia, hosting a diverse lineup from touring masters to local performances. With dedicated spaces including the Mainstage Theatre (450 seats), Concert Hall (600 seats), Recital Hall (196 seats), Studio Theatre (200 seats), and the Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre (200 seats), there’s a perfect space for every show. We’ve got you covered with clear seating options, easy parking, convenient transit, and nearby hotel and dining partners to make your visit seamless.
Address: 147 Warsaw Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 (Forbes Center Box Office). Parking is FREE in the Warsaw Parking Deck behind the Forbes Center, with audience drop-off/pick-up and 1.5 hours of free parking prior to performances. The Center is well integrated with Harrisonburg’s transit network and offers multiple ways to get you there without hassle.
Note: Always check the specific event page for seating details and any week-of changes. We’ll help you secure your seats for the show you want with straightforward, non-pushy guidance.
Transit options include Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation (HDPT) with JMU-specific routes, the on-campus Godwin Transit Center, and the Dukes Ride shuttle service. For accommodations, Forbes Center partners with local hotels to provide convenient stays near the venue. Typical nearby options include on-campus partner hotels like Hotel Madison, which offers comfortable proximity to the Forbes Center for performances and events. After the show, enjoy nearby dining that ranges from casual to sit-down experiences, with affiliate partners available for easy dining and lodging arrangements.
Seating varies by venue space: Mainstage Theatre (Mainstage.pdf), Concert Hall (Concert Hall.pdf), Recital Hall (Recital Hall.pdf). If you’re planning a trip, consider parking in the Warsaw Parking Deck, then stroll to your show. Secure your seats early to ensure the best views in your preferred space.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 147 Warsaw Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 (Forbes Center Box Office).
- Venue type and capacities: multi-venue center with Mainstage Theatre (450 seats), Concert Hall (600 seats), Recital Hall (196 seats), Studio Theatre (200 seats), Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre (200 seats).
- Seating charts available: Mainstage seating chart (Mainstage.pdf), Concert Hall seating chart (Concert Hall.pdf), Recital Hall seating chart (Recital Hall.pdf).
- Parking: free parking in the Warsaw Parking Deck behind the Forbes Center, with audience drop-off/pick-up and 1.5 hours of free parking prior to performances.
- Transit: served by Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation (HDPT) with JMU-specific routes; on-campus Godwin Transit Center; additional Dukes Ride shuttle service.
- Nearby hotels: Forbes Center page lists accommodations in Harrisonburg; hotels such as Hotel Madison are nearby and serve as on-campus partners.
- Notable events hosted: Masterpiece Season with touring artists; performances by Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra; opening concert in 2010 by Phil Vassar.