Hylton Performing Arts Center

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Elevating the community through the Arts

Book the Hylton Performing Arts Center for your next event and experience our artistic setting, professional staff and exemplary customer service!

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The Hylton Performing Arts Center boasts 85,000 sq ft of beautiful and unique spaces to serve our community.

Unique in design, versatile in use, enriching our community;
Great location and superior value in your own backyard
  • Corporate, civic, and special event rentals
  • Educational opportunities
  • Non-profit rates available
Didlake Grand Foyer: Beautifully appointed, technically equipped and unlimited uses
  • 7,300 square feet of flexible space
  • 2 Story Foyer with art gallery
  • Acoustically sound, built-in theatrical lighting and a two-story glass front for plenty of natural light
  • Seats 200 for catered events and accommodates up to 500 for receptions
Merchant Hall: Elegant European style opera house with contemporary accents
  • Seats 1121-plus; 500+ in orchestra and the remainder in 27 boxes
  • Stage measures 100ft x 45ft with a section on a hydraulic lift for flexible space use
  • Professional sound and light booth; 29ft rear projection cinema screen
  • State of the Art rigging system for creative stage designs
  • Perfect for large meetings, announcements, or awards ceremonies
Gregory Family Theater: Black Box theater space with usable balcony
  • 4,400 square feet of open space
  • Seats 300 for dinner or holds 500 for reception
  • 1,800 square feet of additional space on balcony level which overlooks main floor
  • Unmatched acoustics and infinite lighting combinations
  • Perfect for meetings, training sessions, trade shows, receptions, and banquets

The Hylton Performing Arts Center is a shining example of what a successful community partnership can achieve. Join us for an amazing performance experience, rent our facility to create your own customized experience, or support the Hylton and help grow our fundraising base so we may continue to offer “arts for all” in your own backyard.

Helpful Hints

For more information, contact:

Susan Landess, Sales and Community Outreach Coordinator
Facility rentals and general information
Phone: 703-993-9344
Email: hpasales@gmu.edu


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