McCaw Hall

McCaw Hall is an opera house in Seattle Center with a main theater seating 2900 people, equipped with advanced acoustic systems and modern production facilities. The space was designed specifically for opera and ballet performances with professional-grade technical capabilities.

The building opened in 2003 following extensive renovation of an earlier structure that was originally built for the 1962 Seattle World Fair at Seattle Center. This transformation demonstrated the city's commitment to maintaining arts presentation at this important location.

The hall houses the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet companies, presenting classical and contemporary works throughout the year. Visitors experience the offerings of these two major arts organizations that define the region's cultural landscape.

The hall provides accessible entrances, wheelchair seating areas, and hearing loop systems for guests with hearing aids. These accommodations make visiting comfortable for people with various access needs.

The front features a 5-story illuminated glass wall that changes colors through LED technology during evening hours. This glowing display becomes a distinctive part of the center's nighttime appearance.

Location: Seattle

Inception: April 21, 1962

Architects: LMN Architects

Official opening: June 2003

Part of: Seattle Center

Website: https://mccawhall.com

GPS coordinates: 47.62397,-122.35039

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:00