Santander Performing Arts Center Seating Chart
A restored 1928 theater in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, originally the Rajah Theatre and now the performing-arts companion to the nearby Santander Arena. The ornate hall books concerts, comedy, and touring shows, and is home to the Reading Symphony Orchestra, with a classic orchestra-and-balcony layout.
Sections at Santander Performing Arts Center
Santander Performing Arts Center's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.
- Orchestra — main floor closest to the stage
- Orchestra rear — back rows of the main floor
- Loge — first elevated rows
- Balcony front — upper tier leading rows
- Balcony rear — back of the upper tier
- Box seats — premium side positions near the stage
Best seats at Santander Performing Arts Center
Center orchestra rows about a third of the way back give the warmest sound and a full view of the historic stage. The loge and balcony front rows give an elevated head-on sightline that works well for symphony and touring shows.
Tips before you go
The center shares a downtown block with Santander Arena, so check the marquee to confirm which building your ticket names. Garage parking on Penn Street is a short walk, and arriving early helps clear the lobby for a sold-out night.
How to read the Santander Performing Arts Center seating chart
Santander Performing Arts Center seats 1,700 on stacked levels facing the stage, so reading the chart means thinking in tiers rather than rings. The orchestra — the main floor — sits closest to the stage; above it the mezzanine and then the balcony step back and up, and box seats line the sides. Lower row letters are nearer the stage, center sections face it square on, and side sections trade a straight view for a lower price.
Three things decide a Santander Performing Arts Center seat: how far from the stage you are, whether you sit center or off toward a side aisle, and which level you are on. For a theater this size, the value sweet spot is usually the front of the mezzanine at center — an unobstructed, elevated view of the whole stage without orchestra-row prices. Watch for overhang and any "partial view" note on your seat, and cross-check the official Santander Performing Arts Center map before you buy.
Building a seating chart for an event at Santander Performing Arts Center
Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Reading area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Santander Performing Arts Center, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Santander Performing Arts Center runs to 1,700 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.
Hosting a private event at Santander Performing Arts Center?
Build your own seating chart for the event — banquet rounds for the dinner portion, theater rows for the program, whatever the format calls for. The Seat Chart App maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF to share with the venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does Santander Performing Arts Center hold?
- Santander Performing Arts Center has a capacity of 1,700 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.
- What are the best seats at Santander Performing Arts Center?
- Center orchestra rows about a third of the way back give the warmest sound and a full view of the historic stage. The loge and balcony front rows give an elevated head-on sightline that works well for symphony and touring shows.
- What sections does Santander Performing Arts Center have?
- Main sections include: Orchestra — main floor closest to the stage; Orchestra rear — back rows of the main floor; Loge — first elevated rows. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Santander Performing Arts Center located?
- Santander Performing Arts Center is in Reading, Pennsylvania. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.
- How do I plan a private event at Santander Performing Arts Center?
- For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.