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About The Hampton Opera Center
The Hampton Opera Center sits at 211 SE Caruthers St in Portland, OR 97214. Once home to Portland Opera operations, this space has been repurposed as an administrative and gathering venue. With a standing capacity of 220, the venue was historically configured for productions as needed. While there isn’t a fixed seating chart published, the versatile layout supports a variety of event types, from performances to community meetings and receptions. The area remains a cultural hub with easy access to transit and downtown amenities.
If you’re booking events or looking to attend performances in the area, we’ve got you covered with practical guidance on getting there, where to park, and nearby places to stay and dine.
Parking at The Hampton Opera Center is limited on-site, with additional street parking available. Public transit is recommended, as the venue is near OMSI and SE Water MAX, with Portland Streetcar service in the vicinity. For guests traveling from out of town or seeking a convenient stay, several hotels nearby offer a range of options without straying far from downtown Portland:
- Jupiter Hotel – 800 E Burnside St
- The Porter Portland – 1355 SW 2nd Ave
- Sentinel Hotel – 614 SW 11th Ave
When planning your visit, consider nearby dining and nightlife to complement your event experience. And if you’re organizing an event at The Hampton Opera Center, secure your seats or space with us—we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticketing and venue support. For performers and organizers, you can connect with official channels through performers’ sites and social profiles linked on their pages.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 211 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR 97214.
- Current status: Not demolished; sold in 2024 to Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest and repurposed as administrative/gathering space; Portland Opera moved to a new downtown venue (World Trade Center).
- Capacity: Standing capacity listed as 220 (per CSN/Cvent listing for the Hampton Opera Center).
- Venue type: Former performing arts venue/Portland Opera’s headquarters; described as an entertainment venue in vendor listings.
- Seating chart: No publicly published seating chart for a fixed theatre; capacity has been cited as 220 standing and the space was primarily configured for productions as needed.
- Parking: Limited on-site parking; additional street parking; public transit recommended.
- Transit: Proximity to public transit options; OMSI/SE Water MAX station nearby; Portland Streetcar access in the vicinity.
- Nearby hotels: Jupiter Hotel (800 E Burnside St), The Porter Portland (1355 SW 2nd Ave), Sentinel Hotel (614 SW 11th Ave).
- Notable events hosted: Portland Opera productions historically; notable events include performances (e.g., Frida) and a Kristin Chenoweth appearance/event advertised for Portland venues referencing Hampton Opera Center.