The Bushnell Seating Chart
Hartford's landmark performing-arts center, anchored by the 1930 Mortensen Hall near the Connecticut State Capitol. The grand Art Deco theater hosts Broadway tours, the Hartford Symphony, and major touring productions, serving as central Connecticut's premier stage.
Sections at The Bushnell
The Bushnell'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, full width
- Grand tier — first balcony
- Mezzanine — middle balcony
- Balcony — upper tier
- Boxes — side tier boxes near the stage
Best seats at The Bushnell
Center orchestra rows L through S give the best Broadway-tour view with full-stage framing and strong sound. The grand-tier center is the premium pick — elevated and close, clear of the orchestra-floor overhang.
Tips before you go
Confirm your event is in the larger Mortensen Hall rather than the smaller Belding Theater within the complex. Capitol-area garages a short walk away are the easiest parking and clear faster than nearby street spots after the curtain.
How to read the The Bushnell seating chart
The Bushnell seats 2,800 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 The Bushnell 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 The Bushnell map before you buy.
Building a seating chart for an event at The Bushnell
Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Hartford 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 The Bushnell, 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 The Bushnell runs to 2,800 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 The Bushnell?
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 The Bushnell hold?
- The Bushnell has a capacity of 2,800 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 The Bushnell?
- Center orchestra rows L through S give the best Broadway-tour view with full-stage framing and strong sound. The grand-tier center is the premium pick — elevated and close, clear of the orchestra-floor overhang.
- What sections does The Bushnell have?
- Main sections include: Orchestra — main floor, full width; Grand tier — first balcony; Mezzanine — middle balcony. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is The Bushnell located?
- The Bushnell is in Hartford, Connecticut. 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 The Bushnell?
- 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.