Midland Center for the Arts Seating Chart

Sections at Midland Center for the Arts

The Center sells seats in two halls, the Auditorium and the Little Theater, plus a small Lecture Hall downstairs. The rows and decks below are read from the Center's own seating maps.

• Auditorium front rows AAA, BBB and CCC — removable seats, in use for some shows
• Auditorium rows A to Z, then AA to GG — the main seating bank (there is no row I)
• Auditorium wheelchair decks — left and right at row J, beside the L and R bays
• Auditorium upper level — ten newer accessible seats with companion seats
• Little Theater — 404 places in rows A to O, with a wheelchair deck at row M
• Lecture Hall — 97 seats on the lower level for talks and recitals

Best seats at Midland Center for the Arts

The Center lets you pick your exact seat when you buy for the Auditorium or the Little Theater, so it helps to read the map. In the Auditorium, odd-numbered seats are left of center and even-numbered seats right of center, counting out from seats 1 and 2 in the middle, so low numbers mean a central seat. The rows widen toward the back, up to seat 55 or 56. In the Little Theater, note that there is no elevator and many rows are reached by stairs.

Tips before you go

Parking is free in the lots around the building, and a marked crosswalk links the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library lot across St. Andrews Road. Doors usually open 30 minutes before curtain. Digital ticket QR codes appear three hours before showtime, and screenshots or printouts will not scan. Tickets can be exchanged up to 72 hours ahead for $5 each, but sales are final, and outside food and drinks are not allowed.

How to read the Midland Center for the Arts seating chart

The Auditorium map is one seating bank with row letters, not orchestra and balcony levels. It starts with three removable rows, AAA, BBB and CCC, that are used for some shows, then runs A to Z and AA to GG. There is no row I, and the back rows EE to GG are split by an aisle.

Seat numbers start at the center: seats 1 and 2 sit side by side in the middle, odd numbers go out to the left and even numbers to the right. Wheelchair decks are on both sides at row J, and the Center has added ten accessible seats with companion seats on the upper level, reached by a ramp from the Brick Lobby elevator.

The Little Theater runs from row A to row O, again with no row I, and has a wheelchair deck on the right at row M. It has no elevator. Free assistive listening devices, either an in-ear receiver or a hearing-loop receiver for T-coil hearing aids, are available in both halls.

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

The Center rents several spaces, though fewer while the renovation is under way. The Auditorium stage hosts dinners or receptions for up to 250, the Community Rooms and the Red Carpet Lobby take up to 160 each, and the Little Theater seats 400 for a presentation. For a 250-guest dinner on the stage, set the round tables in the maker, seat every guest, and print the plan for the caterer.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Midland Center for the Arts seating chart laid out?

The Midland Center for the Arts has two main seating charts. The Auditorium, where Broadway tours and the Midland Symphony play, has 1,500 seats in rows AAA to CCC, A to Z and AA to GG, with no row I. The Little Theater has about 400 seats in rows A to O. Seats are numbered odd on the left and even on the right, starting from the center.

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

The Center lets you pick your exact seat when you buy for the Auditorium or the Little Theater, so it helps to read the map. In the Auditorium, odd-numbered seats are left of center and even-numbered seats right of center, counting out from seats 1 and 2 in the middle, so low numbers mean a central seat. The rows widen toward the back, up to seat 55 or 56. In the Little Theater, note that there is no elevator and many rows are reached by stairs.

What sections does Midland Center for the Arts have?

Main sections include: Auditorium front rows AAA, BBB and CCC — removable seats, in use for some shows; Auditorium rows A to Z, then AA to GG — the main seating bank (there is no row I); Auditorium wheelchair decks — left and right at row J, beside the L and R bays. Full breakdown in the sections list above.

Where is Midland Center for the Arts located?

Midland Center for the Arts is at 1801 W. Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640. The ticket office is open Monday to Thursday 12 to 6 PM, Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday 12 to 4 PM, and can be reached at 989.631.8250.

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

Check the rentals page on the Center's website for the stage, the Community Rooms, the Red Carpet Lobby or the Little Theater. Once the room is set, arrange the guests table by table in our free seating chart maker.

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