Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing and supporting the presentation of the performing arts.

Located in the James K. Polk Cultural Center, TPAC occupies an entire city block between 5th and 6th Avenues and Deaderick and Union Streets. Performance venues include Andrew Jackson Hall (2,472 seats), James K. Polk Theater (1,075), Andrew Johnson Theater (256), and the War Memorial Auditorium (1,661), a historic concert hall located across 6th Avenue from the Center.

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) takes a leadership role in fostering the performing arts in Middle Tennessee. Among its many operations, TPAC presents a series of Broadway shows and special engagements, and administers a comprehensive education program. TPAC is home to three resident performing arts organizations: Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera Association and Tennessee Repertory Theatre. Presenting their work on the stages of TPAC, all of these organizations are independent of the center.

Vaccination and Mask Policy Effective October 1, 2021

We are eager to welcome you back for safe and memorable experiences at Tennessee Performing Arts Center. To help ensure the health and well-being of our audiences, artists, staff, and volunteers, TPAC has implemented the following Patron Entry Policy:

Patrons 12+ are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test administered within 2 days (48 hours) of the performance date for all indoor performances and events presented by TPAC.
Patrons 6+ are required to wear a mask at indoor performances and events regardless of vaccination status.
TPAC highly recommends masks for children ages 2-5.
Performance ticket holders who do not comply with these policies will not be admitted.

For our complete entry policy details and updated health protocols, visit TPAC.ORG/PatronHealth.