Performance Spaces

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167A Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474

ACA's Shaira Ali Gallery provides a flexible performance space for concerts, readings and small performance, including a small modular stage and flexible seating for up to 50 people. Think of us as Arlington’s extended living room. Contact us about your programming ideas at info@acarts.org.

20 Academy Street, Arlington, MA 02474

Award-winning community theater in a historical setting. AFD presents four shows each year in its 194-seat theatre, usually including comedy, drama, a "smaller" musical, and a major musical. ADF has many volunteer opportunities to participate in any aspect of community theater: set building, costumes, hair and makeup, lighting and sound design, stage management, ushering and more!

22 Academy Street, Arlington, MA 02476

Owner Abe Salhi and local artist Johnny Lapham collaborated to embellish the station’s canopy and upper walls with colorful circles and stripes out of a Dr. Seuss story. The site has since become the host of Garage Band, the "after party" that caps off the annual town-wide Porchfest programmed by Arlington Center for the Arts.

334 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474

Designed in the Classical Revival style by architect R. Clipston Sturgis in 1913, the sandstone Town Hall complements the adjacent Robbins Library. The Auditorium, restored in 2013, is a popular place for community gatherings, celebrations, and special events.

730 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476

Kickstand Cafe is all about the coffee, food, and community! It is currently host to the the Arlington Author’s Salon and Fugitive Stories. Got something else that would work in a cafe setting? Let us know.

594 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 20476

Built in 1916, the historic Regent Theatre remains true to its roots as a vibrant vaudeville house. An intimate 450-seat performing arts center with superior acoustics and comfortable seating, “Arlington’s Showplace of Entertainment” features live music concerts, theatre, dance events, family entertainment, comedy, film specials, and more. The Regent has great sight lines, easy access by public transportation, and a location in the heart of Arlington Center with plenty of parking across the street in the municipal lot.

7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA 02474

The Regent Underground Theatre (RUT) is a flexible, open rehearsal, performance, and screening space, along with a large dance floor with mirrors, and separate, smaller classroom (overall capacity is 100). Separate entrance just to the left of main theater entrance on Medford Street. For inquiries, email Leland Stein at lstein@regenttheatre.com.

7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA 02476

Robbins Library (700 Mass Ave) and Fox Branch Library (175 Mass Ave)


Library community rooms are available for free to individuals/non-profits, and can be rented by commercial groups. Meetings/performances must be free and open to the public.

Robbins Library (700 Mass Ave) and Fox Branch Library (175 Mass Ave)

The front entrance of the library is modeled after the Cancelleria Place in Rome. The Reading Room features a fireplace, marble mosaic floor, antique oak wall, marble column and gold leaf accentuated arches and ceiling. A unique setting!

700 Mass Ave

Home of the St. John’s Coffeehouse, consider this venue for other music, rehearsal or performance needs.

74 Pleasant St

Yoga and dance studios which can also be used as performance or rehearsal space.

369 Mass Ave

Front steps and lawn available for performance. Inside space too. Contact Cynthia Good alysceg@gmail.com

300 Mass Ave (corner of Linwood)

An outdoor space just outside the Visitor’s Center on the Minuteman Bikeway in Arlington Center. For more information, contact arlingtonted@gmail.com

outside Visitor Center on Minuteman Bikeway