Center for Performing Arts
Little Rock, AR
5900 University Drive 72204
VENUE GUIDE
Center for Performing Arts
Plan more than your event at Center for Performing Arts. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Center for Performing Arts
Make the event easier by staying close to Center for Performing Arts and the surrounding Little Rock area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Staybridge Suites Little Rock - Medical Center by IHG
1.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (892 reviews)
Four Points by Sheraton Little Rock Midtown
1.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.0 (1,553 reviews)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Little Rock Midtown Medical Center
1.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.6 (110 reviews)
Guest Inn & Suites Midtown Little Rock Medical Center
1.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.9 (953 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Center for Performing Arts & the Area
Center for Performing Arts is an event venue in Little Rock, AR. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Center for Performing Arts for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
The Agave Workers’ Taquería #5
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (131 reviews)
Ali Baba Mediterranean Restaurant & Market
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (748 reviews)
Burger King
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (637 reviews)
Little Caesars Pizza
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (775 reviews)
Go Go China
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (248 reviews)
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (1,099 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Jazzi's
0.4 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (321 reviews)
Oasis Cantina & Sports Bar
2.5 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (85 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
True Brew
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (14 reviews)
Starbucks
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (18 reviews)
Turtle in the Way Cafe
2.3 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (38 reviews)
Museums
Arkansas State Archives
3.3 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (26 reviews)
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
3.8 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Center for Performing Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (451 reviews)
Arkansas Heritage
3.9 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (49 reviews)
Firehouse Museum of Arkansas
4.2 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (173 reviews)
Attractions
Boyle Park
1.1 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (859 reviews)
Benny Craig Park
1.6 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Center for Performing Arts.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (191 reviews)
Little Rock Zoo
1.9 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (5,833 reviews)
Kanis Park
2.1 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (487 reviews)
Barton Park
2.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (45 reviews)
The Magnolia/Mobil Service Station
2.7 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (20 reviews)
Shopping
Town and Country Shopping Center
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (96 reviews)
Broadmoor Shopping Center
0.3 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (467 reviews)
Gavi Mall
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (30 reviews)
Park Avenue Shopping Center
2.0 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,914 reviews)
MidTowne Shopping Center
2.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (563 reviews)
Park Plaza
2.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (3,102 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Center for Performing Arts. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
The Agave Workers’ Taquería #5
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Center for Performing Arts.
Today: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (131 reviews)
Ali Baba Mediterranean Restaurant & Market
0.2 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (748 reviews)
Burger King
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (637 reviews)
Little Caesars Pizza
0.2 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (775 reviews)
Go Go China
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Center for Performing Arts.
Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (248 reviews)
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Center for Performing Arts.
Today: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (1,099 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Jazzi's
0.4 mi from the venue
Drinks near Center for Performing Arts after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (321 reviews)
Oasis Cantina & Sports Bar
2.5 mi from the venue
Drinks near Center for Performing Arts after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (85 reviews)
Getting to Center for Performing Arts
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Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Center for Performing Arts in Little Rock, AR. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • Rock Region METRO serves Little Rock, AR. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Center for Performing Arts.
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for Center for Performing Arts. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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What You'll Find Here: theater; concerts; performing arts; live entertainment
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