Venice Institute for Performing Arts

The Venice Performing Arts Center is a premier cultural and entertainment venue serving Venice and the surrounding Sarasota County community. Featuring a 1,090-seat, multi-level auditorium with excellent acoustics and unobstructed views, the center hosts an exciting variety of concerts, theatrical productions, educational programs, community events and live performances throughout the year. It is home to the Venice High School Performing Arts Department, The Venice Symphony, The Venice Chorale and the Venice Concert Band. Managed by the Venice Institute for Performing Arts Management, the center is dedicated to sustaining the local arts community, expanding access to performing arts education and delivering first-class entertainment for audiences of all ages. Through its performances, partnerships and youth programs, the Venice Performing Arts Center continues to enrich the community while supporting Venices growing arts and cultural scene.