Eastman Theatre

The Eastman Theatre is a concert hall and performance building with about 2,260 seats located along a main street. Its interior was designed with special attention to acoustic quality for orchestral and operatic performances.

It was founded in 1922 by George Eastman, founder of the Kodak camera company, as a center for classical music, dance, and silent films with orchestral accompaniment. The venue grew over decades to become a major cultural hub for the region.

The theatre serves as a gathering place for music lovers and hosts professional orchestras alongside student performances from the local music conservatory. Visitors experience both polished professional work and emerging talent in the same intimate setting.

The hall offers good sightlines from most seats and acoustics were specifically optimized for symphonic music. Visitors should expect a more formal concert hall setting where attention focuses on the performance.

The lobby features a reproduction of a painting by Maxfield Parrish, a celebrated American artist known for his detailed and colorful work. The original artwork moved to an art gallery across town in the late 1990s.

Location: Rochester

Part of: Eastman School of Music

Address: 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604

Email: concerts@esm.rochester.edu

Website: https://esm.rochester.edu/concerts/halls/kodak

GPS coordinates: 43.15790,-77.60110

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42