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About Tsai Performance Center

The Tsai Performance Center is a premier Boston University venue located at 685 Commonwealth Avenue, within the College of Arts & Sciences. With a fixed seating capacity of 515, it hosts a mix of BU ensembles—like the BU Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble—and performances by local arts organizations, including the New England Philharmonic. Built in 1989 as part of BU's redevelopment (renamed and renovated from Hayden Hall), this intimate space offers excellent acoustics and flexible seating configurations for select events.

Whether you’re planning a night of classical repertoires or contemporary performances, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket options and insider details to help you secure your seats.

Plan your visit to Tsai Performance Center with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining. Pay-on-exit parking is available in BU lots behind the center at 240 Bay State Road and in the Warren Towers lot at 700 Commonwealth Ave. The MBTA Green Line’s BU East stop sits right outside, with additional access via Bus 57 and the BU Shuttle for convenient campus travel. For a comfortable stay within walking distance, consider Hotel Commonwealth (500 Commonwealth Ave) and The Colonnade Hotel (120 Huntington Ave). We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you make the most of your Boston visit. Reach out for tickets and secure your seats with a trusted BU venue in mind.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and type: Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; a BU campus performance venue within the College of Arts & Sciences.
  • Capacity: 515 maximum (fixed seating), with some events varying in seating configuration.
  • Seating chart: Official seating chart PDF available on BU’s site.
  • Parking: BU lots behind the center at 240 Bay State Road and the Warren Towers lot at 700 Commonwealth Ave; pay-on-exit arrangements.
  • Transit: MBTA Green Line (BU East stop) directly outside; bus 57 (Watertown Yard – Kenmore/Granby St); BU Shuttle available.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Commonwealth (500 Commonwealth Ave) and The Colonnade Hotel (120 Huntington Ave) within short walking distance.
  • Notable events hosted: BU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and BU Opera Institute; frequent performances by local arts organizations; New England Philharmonic also uses Tsai as a venue.
  • Renovation/rename history: Built as part of BU redevelopment in 1989 (renovated from Hayden Hall) and remains named Tsai Performance Center.