Performing Arts Center of San Luis Obispo

The Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo (SLO) is a state-of-the-art performance facility located on the beautiful Central Coast of California at the campus of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). Open since September of 1996, the Performing Arts Center incorporates two main venues: the Christopher Cohan Center, including the majestic 1,289-seat Sidney Harman Hall, the 180-seat classroom Philips Hall, and the multi-purpose Pavilion that holds various capacities up to 400 people; and the 498-seat Alex & Faye Spanos Theatre. Recently updated with a state-of-the-art sound system, lighting, and seating, the Performing Arts Center boasts one of the best venues for local entertainment in the area. The venue has given thousands of school-age children the chance to experience artistic greatness in their free, community-sponsored, matinee program.