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Welcome to Tornabene Theatre, a flexible, five‑sided experimental space on the University of Arizona campus. With a seating capacity of 260–280 (some configurations approach 300), this venue hosts Arizona Repertory Theatre productions and TFTV/ART collaborations, including student works from the UA School of Theatre, Film & Television. Renamed in 2006 in honor of the Tornabene family, Tornabene Theatre continues a tradition of innovative performance and creative exploration.
Whether you’re scheduling a visit for a show, a workshop, or a campus arts event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. We’ll help you secure your seats and make logistics easy so you can focus on the performance.
Seating and configuration: Tornabene Theatre features a flexible, five‑sided configuration that seats approximately 260–280, with some setups nearing 300. The space supports intimate, immersive performances as well as larger experimental productions. Check our event page for current seating notes and accessibility options.
Parking: Park in the Park Avenue Garage (1140 N Park Ave) with hourly rates, or use Lot 3039 behind the Center for Creative Photography. For the latest guidance on campus parking, refer to UA Parking & Transportation Services.
Transit and getting around: The UA Cat Tran campus shuttle serves the area, with additional nearby transit options and Park & Ride services. Sun Tran connectivity is also available for off‑campus visitors.
Nearby hotels and dining: Stay within easy reach of the theatre at Graduate Tucson (930 E 2nd St), located on campus and within comfortable walking distance to the theatre area. For more comfort or variety, explore nearby Tucson options with our affiliate recommendations for hotels and dining to suit a range of preferences and budgets.
Notable events: Tornabene hosts Arizona Repertory Theatre productions and TFTV/ART collaborations, including productions like Almost, Maine and the 2026 New Directions Festival. Past productions include Reckless (2013). For current season listings, refer to the official event schedule.
We’ve got you: secure your seats, plan your visit, and enjoy Tucson’s thriving campus arts scene at Tornabene Theatre.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: 1025 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85721 (University of Arizona campus).
- Capacity: 260–280 seats in a flexible, five‑sided configuration (some configurations can approach 300).
- Venue type: flexible, experimental theatre space used by the UA School of Theatre, Film & Television; hosts ART productions and TFTV student works.
- Renaming: The Laboratory Theatre was renamed Tornabene Theatre in 2006 in honor of the Tornabene family.
- Parking: Park Avenue Garage (1140 N Park Ave) with hourly rates; Lot 3039 behind the Center for Creative Photography; details on UA Parking & Transportation Services.
- Transit: UA Cat Tran campus shuttle with additional nearby options and Park & Ride services; Sun Tran connectivity also available.
- Nearby hotels: Graduate Tucson (930 E 2nd St) on campus, within easy walking distance to the theatre area.
- Notable events hosted: Arizona Repertory Theatre productions and TFTV/ART collaborations; events such as Almost, Maine and New Directions Festival (2026), and past productions like Reckless (2013).