The popular Mahaffey Theater is located in downtown St. Petersburg in the recently renovated Duke Energy Center for the Arts. This beautiful performance art venue opened its doors in 1965 and underwent several subsequent improvements and renovations.

The theatre has 2,031 seats, elegant European-style private box seating, a magnificent ballroom, and breathtaking views of the waterfront. Mahaffey Theater is famous for serving as the venue for top performances by well-known artists. If you are looking for romantic date ideas in St. Petersburg, watch a performance at Mahaffey Theater.

It hosts rock and pop music events, Broadway shows, classical music performances, and comedy and dance shows. The theater actively supports the popular Class Acts Education Program, which encourages local children to appreciate and engage in performing arts.

400 First Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida, Phone: 727-892-5798

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