Penn State Theater Alumna Returning to Campus as Star in ‘The Addams Family’
March 31, 2025Just a few years ago, Melody Munitz was taking her final bows as a Penn State student, ending her musical theater career at Penn State with her role as Fiona […]
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March 27, 2025Looking for a concert, play, sporting event, monster truck show, etc in the State College area? We list every event in the area on our Community Calendar. Below is a list of area venues, click on any one of them to check their latest events.
Bryce Jordan Center
The Bryce Jordan Center is located on the campus of the Pennsylvania State. The 15,000+ seat arena hosts concerts, family shows, sporting events, and commencements. It is also home to both Penn State’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams.
Eisenhower Auditorium
Named for former University President Milton S. Eisenhower, the 2,500 seat Eisenhower Auditorium hosts almost 200 events each year. Including Center for the Performing Arts programs, concerts, touring Broadway shows and much more.
Pavilion Theatre
The Pavilion Theatre, built in 1915, is a key venue for the Penn State School of Theatre. Originally it served as a livestock judging arena. Today it is a 222-seat state-of-the-art theatre.
Pegula Arena
Pegula Ice Arena hosts national ice shows, National Hockey League pre-season games as well as Penn State’s Men and Women Hockey teams.
Penn State Downtown Theatre
The Penn State Downtown Theatre Center is an intimate 152-seat theatre in the heart of downtown State College. Finished in 2003, it is located in the heart of State College.
Playhouse Theatre
The 383-seat Playhouse Theatre is a is located at the center of the Theatre Building and is surrounded by offices, classrooms, rehearsal studios, and dressing rooms.
Rec Hall
Rec Hall is Penn State’s busiest and most versatile athletics venue. Opened on January 15, 1929, gymnastics, volleyball, and wrestling teams continue to compete at the arena.
State Theatre
The State Theatre is a 554-seat non-profit community theatre. Originally built as a movie theatre for Warner Bros. Pictures in 1938, it is now a hub of local culture, featuring artists both homegrown and nationally renowned.