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The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts

Coming up45 events
WhatPerforming arts center
NeighborhoodDowntown / Capitol area
Opened1930

The ⁠​​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌⁠Bushnell is Hartford's main performing arts center, across from the State Capitol and Bushnell Park. Its large Mortensen Hall hosts touring Broadway musicals, big-name concerts, comedians and dance, while the smaller Belding Theater takes films, talks and family shows. The historic main hall dates to the 1930s.

Where166 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106 Directions
ParkingBushnell lots on Capitol Ave and the Buckingham Garage (315 Buckingham St)

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