The Manatee Performing Arts Center is an award-winning, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to being the community's premier theater. It offers a full season of productions, events, concerts, and comedy, featuring the talented in-house Manatee Players, who perform major Broadway-style shows in the Stone Hall and more intimate productions in the Kiwanis Theater. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, comfortable seating, and excellent air conditioning. The quality of the performances, even with a volunteer cast, is consistently high, leaving audiences impressed. The center also hosts professional touring productions and community events, making it a vibrant cultural hub. Guests enjoy the inspiring experiences created here and can even rent spaces like the ballroom for private events. Overall, the Manatee Performing Arts Center is a must-visit venue for anyone who loves the performing arts.
Great place to see a show. We went to MPAC for the first time last week to see The Soul Sensations. The space is small enough to be intimate and large enough to accommodate a nice sized production. The volunteer staff were all so nice.
February 2026
Very efficient, ticket acquisition, timeliness, cleanliness, rest rooms, bar and offerings all high level
January 2026
We go with our travel club in a bus. It is always fun and the shows are professional. There are restaurants nearby and plenty of parking.
