Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

Jorgensen Center is a performing arts facility at the University of Connecticut with multiple halls for various art forms. The main hall seats over 2,600 people, while a smaller theater holds about 485 seats, and an art gallery displays works by artists from Connecticut.

The facility opened in 1955 and was named after a university president who led its founding. Over the following decades, it developed into a major venue for artistic performances in the region.

The venue is named after a university president and reflects the importance of music and theater within the academic community. Visitors experience performances here that shape the cultural life of the region.

The grounds are easy to access on foot and offer ample parking for visitors. Those attending should arrive early to find good seating and to explore the area before a show.

The center has attracted famous musicians like Duke Ellington and Itzhak Perlman, along with orchestras and theater groups of international standing over its history. These performances have helped establish it as a draw for art lovers across New England.

Location: Storrs

Address: 2132 Hillside Road, Storrs CT 06269

GPS coordinates: 41.80847,-72.25611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04