The Long Center For The Performing Arts in Lafayette, IN combines historic charm with modern acoustics. Home to the Mars Theatre (originally opened in 1921 and renamed in 1977) and the St. John Pavilion, this venue hosts a variety of performing arts—from symphonies to local productions. With a total capacity of approximately 1,393–1,395 across spaces, the Long Center offers intimate settings and grand stages alike. Whether you’re catching a Lafayette Symphony Orchestra performance or a Purdue Bands & Orchestras show, you’ll find a welcoming venue with excellent sightlines and sound.

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Seating is organized across two main spaces: the Mars Theatre, with about 1,153 seats, and the St. John Pavilion, which varies by configuration with around 240 seats. For the most accurate seating arrangements, check the Long Center seating map and any event-specific seating notes. Parking in downtown Lafayette includes the Columbia Street Parking Garage at 18 N. 5th St with roughly 405 spaces, plus on-street options that are free after certain hours. CityBus provides convenient downtown service through the CityBus Center transfer hub, making nearby access simple. When you’re planning an extended visit, consider nearby hotels such as Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre (0.1 miles away), Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette, and Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette for comfortable stays. The Long Center is a cultural anchor for the area, hosting the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra and other local arts groups, and it houses a Mighty Wurlitzer organ for unique concert experiences. For event specifics, always check the venue’s calendar and your ticket details for seating and entry guidelines. We’ve got you covered for a smooth, reliable ticketing experience—secure your seats and get ready for a memorable night in downtown Lafayette.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 111 North 6th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901.
Venue type: Performing arts venue with the Mars Theatre and the St. John Pavilion; historic Mars Theatre originally opened in 1921 and later renamed Long Center.
Capacity: Mars Theatre seats about 1,153; St. John Pavilion capacity about 240 (varies by configuration); total capacity approximately 1,393–1,395 across spaces.
Seating chart: Mars Theatre seating map available on the Long Center site; Long Center also provides a Seating Map PDF for reference.
Parking: Nearby garages include Columbia Street Parking Garage (18 N. 5th St, Lafayette, IN) with ~405 spaces; on-street parking in Lafayette is free after certain hours; downtown parking rates and hours are posted by the City of Lafayette.
Transit: CityBus (Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation) serves downtown Lafayette with routes and a CityBus Center transfer hub in downtown Lafayette.
Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre (0.1 miles from the Long Center); Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette; Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette are nearby options.
Notable events hosted: Lafayette Symphony Orchestra and other local arts groups regularly perform there; the Long Center houses a Mighty Wurlitzer organ; Purdue Bands & Orchestras performances have been hosted at the venue; LUM’s 50th Anniversary celebration occurred at the Mars Theatre in 2022.
Renamed/demolished: The Mars Theatre was renamed the Long Center for the Performing Arts in 1977 after the city received the gift/donation; the Mars Theatre name is no longer in official use.