Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Mission

To enhance the quality of life of the Sandy Springs community by providing diverse arts, entertainment, educational, business, and civic opportunities.

Creating the Performing Arts Center

When the City of Sandy Springs incorporated in 2005, the City lacked a center point and a traditional component of most cities — a town square. That challenge presented the community with the unique opportunity to craft its downtown from scratch, transforming a centrally located strip mall with a large asphalt parking lot into a 21st-century town square.

The community asked for the creation of a unique, vibrant, walkable City Center, introducing new dining, high-end residential living, and amenity retail and entertainment options. The community also sought an appropriate setting for a performing arts facility.

The resulting design created a complex featuring a main theatre designed to support a wide range of programs and activities. Seating 1,070, the Byers Theatre also incorporates a sense of intimacy ideal for theatre productions. The Studio Theatre provides a right-sized venue for smaller productions and has the flexibility to meet the needs of corporate meetings and events. CityBar offers patrons a convenient spot to grab a drink before the show.

Located above the Studio Theatre, the open-air City View Terrace offers views of City Springs and beyond. This rentable space works equally well as an intimate performance space or reception venue. The Terrace is adjacent to the Conference Center, which offers a variety of spaces for meetings and special events.

Outdoors, the City Green offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy live music, theatre, and special events under open skies. Be sure to wander the campus and enjoy the sculpture garden as part of Arts in the Open.

Further information

Learn more about the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center on their website.

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