Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center is a venue in Midland with two main performance spaces designed for different kinds of shows. The larger hall seats approximately 1,800 people for Broadway productions and concerts, while the smaller recital hall holds about 190 for intimate performances.

The facility opened in 2011 as a regional collaboration between Midland, Odessa, and the University of Texas Permian Basin. This shared project brought a major performance venue to West Texas to serve the surrounding communities.

The venue hosts the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale, which presents orchestral and choral performances throughout the year. Many local residents come here to experience classical music and discover new artists.

The center hosts over 150 events each year, ranging from Broadway shows to symphonies, dance performances, and comedy. Book your tickets in advance through their website to guarantee your preferred seating.

The building received recognition from the USITT Architecture Awards program in 2013 for its design quality. Architecture professionals have praised it for combining functionality with thoughtful spatial planning.

Location: Midland

Official opening: August 12, 2011

Website: http://wagnernoel.com

GPS coordinates: 31.97000,-102.24667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:48