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About USF Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center
The USF Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center sits in downtown Fort Wayne at 431 W Berry St, a historic, multi-use hall that has hosted countless performances since its days as the Scottish Rite Center. Renamed in 2014, the venue continues to serve as a premier home for Fort Wayne Ballet, Fort Wayne Philharmonic events, and touring acts. With a large auditorium, a versatile ballroom, and a welcoming lobby, it’s designed to host productions of all kinds while keeping the experience straightforward for guests.
Whether you’re catching a Nutcracker performance, a symphony concert, or a touring show, you’ll want practical details on seating, parking, and nearby accommodations. We’ve gathered essential information to help you secure your seats with ease and plan a smooth visit to downtown Fort Wayne.
We’ve got you covered with trusted affiliate hotel and dining partners to simplify your pre- and post-show plans. And if you’re exploring the city for a longer stay, Fort Wayne Citilink provides convenient transit options to the Berry Street area.
Venue details matter when planning a night out or a longer visit. The USF Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center offers an auditorium seating up to 1,937, a ballroom up to 400, and a Horseshoe Lobby configuration for receptions or gatherings of around 200, depending on setup. For ticketing, seating charts are available through major partners, and the venue’s classic, downtown location makes it easy to combine a show with a stroll along the historic streets of Fort Wayne.
As the center continues its renovation and ownership updates announced in 2024, guests can expect ongoing improvements while enjoying top-tier performances from local arts organizations and national tours alike.
Remember: when you’re ready to secure seats, we’ll help you navigate availability and options with straightforward steps—no fuss, just reliable service from a friend in the business.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 431 W Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (downtown Fort Wayne).
- Venue type: Downtown performing arts center, multi-use historic hall; originally the Scottish Rite Center, later renamed the Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center in 2014.
- Capacity: Auditorium seating for 1,937; ballroom seating up to 400; Horseshoe Lobby seating up to about 200 depending on setup.
- Seating chart: The venue offers a large, auditorium-style configuration; seat maps are available via third-party ticketing sites (e.g., TickPick) and venue photos show the seating arrangements.
- Parking: Main parking lot across the street (owned by Surack Enterprises as part of downtown plans); additional nearby lots (e.g., ABM’s 300 West Main Street Lot) are available.
- Transit: Fort Wayne Citilink public transit serves downtown; Central Station is at 200 East Berry Street, with routes connecting to Berry Street area.
- Nearby hotels: Courtyard Fort Wayne Downtown at Grand Wayne Convention Center (1150 S Harrison St), The Bradley Boutique Hotel (204 W Main St), Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Wayne Downtown (nearby downtown).
- Notable events/uses: The center hosts Fort Wayne Ballet productions (e.g., Nutcracker in 2024), Fort Wayne Philharmonic-affiliated events, and other large touring performances; renovation/ownership updates announced in 2024.
- Renaming/ownership: Renamed to Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center in 2014; in 2024, ownership and downtown plans involve Chuck and Lisa Surack (Sweet Real Estate) with a multi‑million dollar renovation.