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About Umbrella Community Arts Center

Welcome to the Umbrella Community Arts Center, a cornerstone of Concord’s vibrant arts scene. Located at 40 Stow Street, this renovated cultural hub houses two intimate performance spaces—the Main Stage Theater and the Black Box Theater—plus the Annex space that hosts diverse programming. We’ve got you covered with seating details, easy parking, accessible transit, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and dining. Secure your seats for Umbrella Stage Company productions, headliner concerts, and community arts events—straightforward, reliable, and ready when you are.

Note: The Umbrella Center is a hub for both local performances and touring artists, including notable headliners and the Salt Lick Incubator concerts. For your visit, plan ahead by checking the exact show date and seating details. If you’re visiting from out of town, convenient transit options and nearby lodging can streamline your trip. We’re here to help you find the right seats and great local options without the hassle.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA 01742.
  • Venue configuration: two theatres — a Main Stage Theater (The Umbrella Main Stage Theater 144) seats about 344, plus a 100-seat Black Box Theater; total capacity around 444 seats.
  • Seating chart: Main Stage has four sections (Premium, Center, Side, ADA/Companion); Black Box is general admission. See Theater144 seating chart (PDF) for exact layout.
  • Parking: free municipal parking adjacent to the building, plus street parking and ADA spaces behind the building; half-public lot across Stow Street has restricted spaces.
  • Transit: 2-block walk from Concord MBTA Fitchburg Line station (Concord Center stop at 90 Thoreau Street).
  • Nearby hotels: Concord’s Colonial Inn (48 Monument Square); Residence Inn Boston Concord (320 Baker Ave); North Bridge Inn (near Monument Square).
  • Notable events: Umbrella Stage Company productions; headliner concerts (e.g., Lyle Lovett, Indigo Girls, Lake Street Dive, Ben Folds); Salt Lick Incubator concerts and other community arts programming.
  • Renaming/renovation: formerly known as Emerson Umbrella; underwent a major renovation completed around 2019, resulting in two venues and an Annex space (The Umbrella Annex at 57 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner during renovation).