Aronoff Center for the Arts Seating Chart

Sections at Aronoff Center for the Arts

Procter & Gamble Hall has three levels, Orchestra, Loge and Balcony, with boxes along the sides. The rows and seat numbers below are read off the operator's seating chart for the hall.

• Orchestra — rows AA to GG and A to Z; rows AA to CC are removable pit seats
• Loge — about 565 seats in rows A to J, per the operator
• Balcony — about 800 seats in rows A to N, per the operator
• Box seats — lettered boxes on both sides of the hall
• Smaller theaters — the 437-seat Jarson-Kaplan Theater and the Fifth Third Bank Theater

Best seats at Aronoff Center for the Arts

We found no official best-seat guide. On the operator's chart, the hall has three levels, Orchestra, Loge and Balcony, plus side boxes, and none of them uses row I. In most rows, seats in the 100s are on the left, the 200s in the center and the 300s on the right, read off the map. The hall's 2020 tech specs list 15 seats in orchestra rows X to Z, seats 216 to 222, that can be held for the sound board.

Tips before you go

Bags can be no larger than 18 by 18 by 8 inches, and everyone is screened with a metal detector, so arrive at least 45 minutes early. For most events, the lobby opens an hour before the show and the theater 30 minutes before, and latecomers may be held until a break. Children under 4 aren't recommended at most shows, and everyone needs a ticket. Food and drinks are allowed in all performance spaces.

How to read the Aronoff Center for the Arts seating chart

The orchestra starts with front rows AA to FF, then GG, then rows A to Z, with a cross-aisle at row P. Rows AA to CC are pit seats that can be removed, per the hall's tech specs. The Loge runs rows A to J and the Balcony rows A to N, and no level uses row I.

In most rows, seats in the 100s are on the left, the 200s in the center and the 300s on the right, read off the map. Orchestra rows AA to FF and the first few Loge and Balcony rows run as one block numbered from 101. The volunteer manual says seats read from house left to house right as you face the stage.

The 2024-25 volunteer manual lists 24 wheelchair spaces across the three levels. Take the elevator to Level 3 for the Orchestra, Level 4 for the Loge and Level 5 for the Balcony, and listening devices are at the Guest Services desk.

Building a seating chart for an event at Aronoff Center for the Arts

The hall's ceiling is studded with 3,000 fiber-optic lenses, and ProSoundWeb reported a new Meyer Sound system in April 2026. The free Weston Art Gallery spans two levels of the building. Resident groups include Broadway in Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Ballet, though the operator's resident list now places the ballet under Music Hall.

Frequently asked questions

How many seats are in the Aronoff Center?

Procter & Gamble Hall, the Aronoff Center's main theater, seats 2,719, according to Broadway in Cincinnati and the hall's technical specs. The hall's 2020 tech specs split that into 1,351 orchestra, 567 loge and 801 balcony seats, box chairs included, and the operator's rental page rounds the total to 2,700. The smaller Jarson-Kaplan Theater seats 437.

What are the best seats at Aronoff Center for the Arts?

We found no official best-seat guide. On the operator's chart, the hall has three levels, Orchestra, Loge and Balcony, plus side boxes, and none of them uses row I. In most rows, seats in the 100s are on the left, the 200s in the center and the 300s on the right, read off the map. The hall's 2020 tech specs list 15 seats in orchestra rows X to Z, seats 216 to 222, that can be held for the sound board.

What sections does Aronoff Center for the Arts have?

Main sections include: Orchestra — rows AA to GG and A to Z; rows AA to CC are removable pit seats; Loge — about 565 seats in rows A to J, per the operator; Balcony — about 800 seats in rows A to N, per the operator. Full breakdown in the sections list above.

Where is Aronoff Center for the Arts located?

The Aronoff Center is at 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. The Connector streetcar stops at Seventh and Walnut. More than 6,000 parking spaces sit within two blocks, and the preferred garage is the LAZ garage at 36 East 7th Street.

How do I plan a private event at Aronoff Center for the Arts?

The Cincinnati Arts Association rents the Aronoff's theaters and spaces for events. Plan your Aronoff Center event's tables in our free chart maker.

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