Long Center for the Performing Arts
111 N. 6th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
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The Long Center is a community owned and focused venue, geared toward local non-for-profit performing arts. Annual events like The Nutcracker and comedian Heywood Banks draw large crowds. Home to the Lafayette Symphony and their 8-concert season, the Long Center also hosts Purdue Bands, The Passion Play and many other events. Restored to it’s vaudeville glory in 2001-2002, it is Lafayette’s gem. Facility Information: Capacity: Theater- 1,155, Classroom/ Banquet/ Reception- 85 Built in 1921, the historic Long Center for the Performing Arts is located in the heart of downtown Lafayette's Arts and Culture District. Originally named the Mars Theater, it was largely used as a vaudeville theater and then a movie house. Today, the Long Center presents an array of programming including rock and jazz artists, variety acts, theatrical productions and a retro film series. The venue is also home to many local performing arts organizations including the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, Purdue Bands, the Long Center Theater Organ Society and many more. The Long Center has been dramatically restored to it's original grandeur and has superb natural acoustics. The theater and attached St. John Pavilion are available for your next event. Call for rental details.
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Long Center for the Performing Arts Presents: ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS
Dates: February 3, 2023
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra Presents: Lollipop Family Concert
Dates: February 10, 2023
80's Love Songs with The Distance
Dates: February 14, 2023
Purdue Bands & Orchestras: Wind Works I
Dates: February 17, 2023
Purdue Bands & Orchestras: Wind Works II
Dates: February 18, 2023
Purdue Bands & Orchestras: Wind Works III
Dates: February 19, 2023
The MAGIC of BILL BLAGG LIVE! returns to the Long Center for one show only! This action-packed spectacular is filled with NEW mind-blowing magic & jaw-dropping illusions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief! Direct from Las Vegas, Bill’s NEW
Dates: February 24, 2023
Purdue Bands & Orchestras: Philharmonic Orchestra
Dates: March 3, 2023
Purdue Bands & Orchestras: Concert & Symphony Orchestras
Dates: March 4, 2023
The Long Center Presents: RHYTHM of the DANCE
Dates: March 18, 2023
The Long Center Presents: Dragons & Mythical Beasts
Dates: March 24, 2023
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra Presents: Czech's Mix
Dates: April 1, 2023
Cory Asbury - The Pioneer Tour Special guest Riley Clemmons
Dates: April 15, 2023
Purduettes present "Spring Spectacular"
Dates: April 22, 2023
PMO Presents Spring Show
Dates: April 23, 2023
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra Presents: Nick's Picks
Dates: May 13, 2023