The Center was conceived by visionary citizens of the Bay area and pursued with great passion and determination, culminating in the creation of a facility for the entire community to celebrate life through the performing arts. The Center is a source of joy, education and inspiration for present and future generations of Tampa, as well as a destination providing world class entertainment for the constant influx of tourists. The Center is located on a nine acre site along the east bank of the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa, and provides an environment for a wide variety of performances, concerts, and events. The performance spaces in the complex can easily accommodate major musical, dance, opera, theatrical and television productions, as well as awards programs, pageants, conventions and meetings. Each hall is equipped with audio, lighting and backstage equipment to serve general performance needs.
All halls are fully accessible to patrons with disabilities.
An infra-red listening system for the hearing impaired is available in Carol Morsani Hall, Louise Lykes Ferguson Hall and the Jaeb Theater.