Cape Cod Melody Tent Seating Chart
The Cape Cod Melody Tent is a theater in the round under a tent at 41 West Main Street in Hyannis, Massachusetts. It opened in 1950 as the Cape Cod Music Circus, the third musical tent to open in the US, and moved to its current site in 1953. The nonprofit South Shore Playhouse Associates bought it in 1990 and has since added a new vinyl tent with a cupola vent, new seats and a new stage. It seats about 2,300 people, and its season runs from May through September.
Quick answer
The Cape Cod Melody Tent seats about 2,300 people, according to Wikipedia, while CBS Boston reported 2,250 in 2022. Every seat is within 50 feet of the stage.
- Sections are lettered wedges around a round stage.
- The stage rotates during shows, except those billed as proscenium view.
- Parking is free, and doors open an hour before showtime.
- The tent isn't air conditioned, so it can get warm in August.
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Sections at Cape Cod Melody Tent
The Cape Cod Melody Tent seats its audience in lettered wedges all the way around a round, rotating stage. The section layout below is read from the venue's official seat map, which doesn't show row or seat numbers.
- Sections A to E, G and H — pie-shaped wedges around the round stage (the map shows no F)
- Rows — no more than 22 per section, the venue said in 2016
- Center stage — round and rotating during shows
- Proscenium-view shows — some performances face one direction only
Best seats at Cape Cod Melody Tent
Every seat is within 50 feet of the stage, according to the venue, which said in 2016 that no section has more than 22 rows. In the usual round setup, seats ring the stage on all sides and the stage rotates during the performance, so the view changes as it turns. Some shows are billed as proscenium view and face one way, so check your listing. The venue noted in 2016 that the tent isn't air conditioned and can get hot on muggy August nights.
Tips before you go
Parking is free in two large lots, which open two hours before showtime, and doors open an hour before; tailgating and barbecues aren't allowed. Backpacks, blankets and large bags are banned, and so is outside food and drink. Shows go on rain or shine unless there's a weather emergency, there's no re-entry, and anyone over six months old needs a ticket. Official tickets are sold only through Etix and the venue's box office.
How to read the Cape Cod Melody Tent seating chart
Sections fan out from the stage like slices of a pie. The map labels them A, B, C, D, E, G and H, with no F, and the venue said in 2016 that no section has more than 22 rows.
Restrooms are opposite aisles 4, 5 and 6, and the ATM is behind Section C. The map shows a Main Entrance and a Club Entrance, with the box office beside the Club Entrance.
The venue has accessible restrooms, seating and parking. Call the box office before you buy if you need accessible seats, since our map source doesn't mark them.
Building a seating chart for an event at Cape Cod Melody Tent
The Melody Tent is run by a nonprofit and offers group sales for parties. Most shows have a 30-minute intermission, and concessions open before the show and usually close at intermission or when the headliner starts. For a group dinner in Hyannis before a show, place the tables in the maker, seat your guests and print the chart.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the seating capacity of the Cape Cod Melody Tent?
- The Cape Cod Melody Tent seats about 2,300 people, according to Wikipedia, while CBS Boston reported 2,250 in 2022. Every seat is within 50 feet of the stage.
- What are the best seats at Cape Cod Melody Tent?
- Every seat is within 50 feet of the stage, according to the venue, which said in 2016 that no section has more than 22 rows. In the usual round setup, seats ring the stage on all sides and the stage rotates during the performance, so the view changes as it turns. Some shows are billed as proscenium view and face one way, so check your listing. The venue noted in 2016 that the tent isn't air conditioned and can get hot on muggy August nights.
- What sections does Cape Cod Melody Tent have?
- Main sections include: Sections A to E, G and H — pie-shaped wedges around the round stage (the map shows no F); Rows — no more than 22 per section, the venue said in 2016; Center stage — round and rotating during shows. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Cape Cod Melody Tent located?
- The Cape Cod Melody Tent is at 41 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601. The box office opens Memorial Day weekend; the site lists daily hours of noon to 5 pm and noon to 6 pm in season, so call ahead.
- How do I plan a private event at Cape Cod Melody Tent?
- Contact the Melody Tent's group sales team about group tickets. Then sort your Cape Cod Melody Tent guests into tables with our free planner.