Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center

Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center is a concert and performing arts venue on the Mercyhurst University campus in Erie, opened in 1996. With a seating capacity of approximately 792, it offers a more intimate setting than a large arena, while its formal auditorium and distinctive architecture create an elegant theatrical atmosphere. A notable interior feature is its chandeliers, designed in homage to the Metropolitan Opera, and the stage hosts orchestral concerts, dance performances, lectures and other performing arts events.

The interior is designed around a close connection between the audience and the stage and accommodates a wide range of productions. The orchestra level is fully wheelchair accessible, assisted-listening devices are available, and designated accessible parking spaces are provided near the venue. Its relatively compact auditorium combined with professional performance facilities makes the hall suitable for both musical and dance productions.

The venue is located at 501 E 38th St, Erie, United States, within the Mercyhurst University campus. Campus maps designate lots P1, P8, P10 and P12 for concert hall events, with P8 situated next to the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center, allowing a short walk from parking to the main entrance. For broader information on reaching the campus and getting around Erie, see the city transportation details further down the page.

Erie, a city on the southern shore of Lake Erie in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, combines a relaxed waterfront atmosphere with a diverse selection of sporting, music, and cultural events. Erie Insurance Arena, Warner Theatre, UPMC Park, and Bayfront Convention Center form the core of the city’s offering for concerts, games, performances, and other major gatherings, while the compact downtown makes it easy to combine an event with restaurants, bars, and a walk along the waterfront. For visitors traveling to a sporting event or concert, Erie is a practical destination where the main arenas, stadiums, and city attractions are located relatively close to one another.

Reaching the city is straightforward thanks to several transportation options. Erie International Airport, Tom Ridge Field is located west of downtown, while rail passengers arrive through the historic Union Station, which is served by Amtrak. Local bus transportation is operated by the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA), known as “the e”, while an important waterfront transportation hub is the Intermodal Transportation Center on Bayfront Parkway. Because many of the main event venues are located downtown or along the Bayfront, the final part of the journey to an arena or stadium can often be completed on foot, by local bus, or with a short ride.

Before or after an event, it is worth exploring Perry Square and State Street in the city center before heading toward the Bayfront District, its marinas, and the recognizable Bicentennial Tower overlooking Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie. One of the city’s greatest visitor attractions is Presque Isle State Park, a peninsula with beaches, trails, and expansive lake views located a short distance from downtown. The combination of the waterfront, urban landmarks, and easily accessible entertainment venues allows visitors to turn a concert, game, or other event into a complete stay in Erie.