Venue · Storrs-Mansfield, CT
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Events & Tickets
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8:00 PM
- Nov12ThuTickets
7:30 PM
- Nov15SunTickets
2:00 PM
- Nov21SatTickets
8:00 PM
- Dec5SatTickets
8:00 PM
About Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is a public performing arts venue located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, Connecticut. Opened in December 1955 and seating over 2,600 people, the Center presents 25-30 artists and ensembles annually. The Center draws 65,000 to 70,000 visitors every year. Performances include classical and contemporary music and dance, children's theater, comedy, a cabaret series, lectures, and other cultural events and entertainment. Past performers include Duke Ellington, Itzhak Perlman, Kodo, Sweet Honey in the Rock, the Artemis Quartet, the American Ballet Theatre, the London Philharmonic, the Boston Pops, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The Center also houses the Jorgensen Gallery, devoted mostly to regional artists, and the 485-seat Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre, featuring performances by the Connecticut Repertory Theatre.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Nash-Zimmer Transportation CenterBus station1.3 km · 20 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- North Parking GarageMulti-storey car park · 1,000 spaces190 m · 3 min walk
- EmployeeCar park260 m · 4 min walk
- South Parking GarageMulti-storey car park · 1,500 spaces500 m · 8 min walk
- Resident Students (Lot T)Car park620 m · 10 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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- ODI commonsRestaurant · native american140 m · 2 min walk
- Up & AtomCafé180 m · 3 min walk
- One Plate, Two PlateRestaurant240 m · 4 min walk
- Earth, Wok and FireRestaurant · asian240 m · 4 min walk
- Union Street MarketRestaurant250 m · 4 min walk
- The BeaneryCafé260 m · 4 min walk
- nanoßyte CafeCafé280 m · 5 min walk
- Chem CafeCafé330 m · 5 min walk
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Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts: FAQs
What's on at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts?
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts has 6 upcoming events. Next up: Coco - A Live to Film Concert Experience: Disney and Pixar's Coco Live-to-Film Concert on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Where is Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts?
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is located at 2132 Hillside Road, Storrs-Mansfield, CT, 06269.
What is the nearest station to Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts?
The nearest station is Nash-Zimmer Transportation Center (Bus station), about 1.3 km from Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.
Which hotels are closest to Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts?
The closest places to stay are Graduate by Hilton Storrs (860 m).
Where can I park near Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts?
Public car parks near Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts include North Parking Garage (190 m), Employee (260 m), and South Parking Garage (500 m).