Carpenter Performing Arts Center

The Carpenter Performing Arts Center is a performance venue at California State University Long Beach with professional staging equipment and advanced acoustics throughout. The facility is fully equipped to host concerts, theater productions, and dance shows.

The center opened in 1994 and became the main performance space for Musical Theatre West. Its founding strengthened the university's role as a cultural hub for the surrounding community.

The center draws artists and audiences interested in contemporary and classical performances. Its spaces reflect the university's artistic identity and create an environment where different art forms come together.

Parking is available through the ParkMobile app or website, and visitors should book in advance for better availability. The location is easy to reach by car, and lot G12 is closest to the building.

The venue regularly features performances by students and faculty from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music and Department of Dance. These partnerships provide emerging artists with opportunities to perform in a professional setting.

Location: California

Inception: 1994

GPS coordinates: 33.78810,-118.11200

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01