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Welcome to the Western Washington University (WWU) venue hub in Bellingham. WWU's Performing Arts Center hosts a range of cultural performances across its intimate spaces and larger venues, offering a convenient, walkable campus environment for theater-goers, concert fans, and touring acts. Below you'll find essential details about each venue, parking, transit options, and trusted nearby lodging and dining recommendations to help you secure your tickets with ease.
Whether you’re attending a resonant performance at the PAC Concert Hall, catching a show in the Mainstage Theatre, or exploring the intimate DUG theatre, we’ve got you covered with clear seating information, accessibility details, and practical tips for getting there and making the most of your visit.
All listings reference current availability and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check WWU’s official pages and venue seating charts. If you’re planning a multi-event trip, treat each date as its own visit and confirm parking and transit options for that day.
We’ve highlighted trusted partner recommendations for hotels and dining to simplify planning. Secure your seats and enjoy the vibrant arts scene that WWU brings to Bellingham, including events like the Bellingham Festival of Music and the ongoing Dance in Concert series.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Mainstage Theatre (Performing Arts Center) capacity ~1,050 seats; address 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; seating charts available in WWU Tickets/Venues.
- PAC Concert Hall capacity 650 seats; same 516 High Street address; seating chart available.
- DUG Theatre (Douglas Underground Theatre) capacity 104 seats; located in the Performing Arts Center; seating chart available.
- Old Main Theatre capacity 200 seats; located on WWU campus at 516 High Street; seating chart available.
- Carver Gym capacity 3,100 spectators; located in Carver Academic Facility, 516 High Street; seating chart available.
- DUG Underground Theatre was renamed simply 'DUG' in 2013 (Douglas Underground Theatre renamed after a donor gift).
- Parking: WWU visitor parking available in 6V and C lots; after 4:30pm weekdays and all weekend hours parking is often free in select lots; detailed parking maps and rates available from WWU Transportation Services.
- Transit: WWU is served by Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) with campus shuttles and frequent bus service; campus transit options include a blue-line shuttle through campus roughly every 15 minutes.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Bellwether (about 2.6 miles from campus); Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center (about 1.9 miles); additional options include Best Western Plus Heritage Inn and other WWU-endorsed lodging listed on WWU's Hotels page.
- Notable events hosted: WWU Performing Arts Center hosts major events such as the Bellingham Festival of Music; WWU CFPA pages show ongoing theatre/dance performances (e.g., Dance in Concert 2025) and WWU Symphony Orchestra-related events.