The Boulton Center for the Performing Arts in Bay Shore, NY (formerly the YMCA Boulton Center) offers an intimate setting with around 260–261 seats. The venue hosts a diverse mix of live music, theater, and special performances, featuring notable artists like Patti Austin, Judy Collins, and even the Jonas Brothers at the start of their rise. The center reopened in November 2023 after being repurchased by the Boulton family, continuing a strong tradition of quality performing arts on Long Island.

Ticketing is assigned seating, with accessible seating available. While a public seating chart isn’t published on the site, we’ve got you covered with up-to-date details and tips to secure your seats for a great evening.

Getting there is convenient via multiple options. The venue has an on-site parking lot behind the theater, plus municipal lots off Mechanicsville Road and nearby street parking. For rail travelers, the Bay Shore LIRR Station provides easy access, and the Fire Island Ferry terminal in Bayshore is nearby for a scenic travel day. After the show, you’ll find a selection of hotels and dining in the area. Nearby hotels include Travelodge by Wyndham Bay Shore Long Island (501 E Main St) and Bay Shore Inn (300 Bay Shore Rd). For dining, we recommend a few local favorites as reliable pre- or post-show options. We’ve got trusted partner recommendations to help you book accommodations and meals for a smooth night out.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: listed as 260–261 seats (official pages show 260 on the About page and 261 on the Tech Specs/Rentals pages).
Address: 37 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706.
Venue type: The Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, an intimate performing arts venue (formerly YMCA Boulton Center).
Seating chart: Tickets are assigned seating; no public seating chart is published on site; accessible seating is available.
Parking: On-site parking lot behind the theater and municipal lots off Mechanicsville Rd; street parking also available.
Transit: Nearby LIRR Bay Shore Station; directions reference Bay Shore for rail access; Fire Island Ferry terminal in Bayshore is nearby.
Nearby hotels: Travelodge by Wyndham Bay Shore Long Island (501 E Main St) and Bay Shore Inn (300 Bay Shore Rd) are within reach for show-goers.
Notable events hosted: The venue has hosted artists such as Patti Austin, Judy Collins, Bryan Adams, Eileen Ivers, Christopher Cross, Bebe Neuwirth, Edwin McCain, and the Jonas Brothers (debuted here in 2005).
Renaming/reopening: Originally the YMCA Boulton Center; repurchased by the Boulton family in 2023 and reopened in November 2023 as The Boulton Center for the Performing Arts.