About this venue
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center is one of Seattle's major performing arts venues, distinguished by contemporary architecture and a sweeping glass façade extending across multiple levels of its lobby. The main Susan Brotman Auditorium has 2,891 seats and was designed to accommodate demanding opera, ballet, concert and other stage productions. The venue is the permanent home of Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet and forms an important part of the Seattle Center campus.
Inside, tiered seating is combined with clear sightlines toward the stage, advanced production technology and acoustics created for musical and theatrical performances. Spacious glass-fronted lobbies provide an open and elegant setting before a performance, while areas for relaxing and food and beverage services are available during events depending on the individual production.
The hall is located at 321 Mercer St, Seattle, United States, on the northern side of the Seattle Center campus. The main approach leads through Kreielsheimer Promenade, while the nearby Mercer Street Garage provides a direct pedestrian connection toward McCaw Hall, making arrival by car convenient. For broader transportation options to Seattle Center and around the city, the additional information further down this page provides useful planning details.
About the city
Seattle, a vibrant city on the shores of Puget Sound, is not only a technology hub but also one of the most attractive U.S. destinations for top-tier concerts and sporting events. The city takes pride in a strong live scene and modern venues, while offering visitors a well-rounded stay—ranging from diverse dining to accommodation for every budget, whether you choose hotels in the center or practical options across the wider urban area.
A key advantage of Seattle is its efficient connectivity: getting around is made easy by Link light rail, the King County Metro bus network, and the Seattle Streetcar, with additional regional links that help you reach major neighborhoods and event areas quickly. If you arrive by air at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or by train at King Street Station, it’s straightforward to plan your way to the city’s flagship sports and concert locations, and the clear transit network reduces planning time and takes the stress out of logistics.
Before or after the event, use the city as a sightseeing bonus: stroll through Pike Place Market, head down to the Seattle Waterfront for bay views, or explore the historic core around Pioneer Square. For an iconic panorama, stop by the Space Needle or seek out viewpoints that open up vistas of the city, the water, and the surrounding mountains—an ideal way to round out Seattle and turn a concert or match into a complete trip.
