Wells Fargo Pavilion, Theatre and music venue in Sacramento, United States
Wells Fargo Pavilion is a modern performance venue in Sacramento with a circular stage positioned at its center for intimate sightlines. The hall seats up to 2,200 people and uses an open interior design that lets sound travel freely throughout the space.
The pavilion opened in 2003 as a permanent replacement for the original Music Circus tent that had stood since 1949. This shift from temporary tent structures to a dedicated building allowed the theatre program to expand its operations and audience reach.
The venue is home to the Sacramento Music Circus, a long-running summer theatre program that stages Broadway-style musicals year after year. Visitors experience a tradition of musical theatre that has become central to the local arts scene.
The venue offers clear sightlines from all seating areas thanks to the circular configuration and column-free interior design. Arriving early helps visitors find their seats easily and get oriented within the large open space.
The building sits on the exact concrete foundations where the original tent once stood, creating a physical link to the past. This choice to build on the same ground keeps the venue connected to its decades-old theatrical heritage.
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