The Palladium Theater is Part of What Makes Tampa Bay Great!
Whether in the main concert hall, Hough Hall with its unsurpassed new sound system, or kicking back in the intimate Side Door Cabaret, the historic Palladium Theater is consistently ranked as one of Tampa Bay's best, most affordable venues for classical, jazz, blues, theatre, opera, Celtic, comedy, dance, educational, literary, community events, and more. The Palladium, located in downtown St. Petersburg's cultural center, is part of what makes Tampa Bay great.
HISTORY
Since its creation in 1998, The Palladium's central mission has been to serve as a community theater. In 2007, the Palladium Theater became part of St. Petersburg College. In accepting the property, the College made a commitment to continue the Palladium as a community theater, while adding college functions where appropriate. Under the umbrella of St. Petersburg College, the Palladium enjoys access to funding and organizational support that will assure the Theater's long term future as a vital part of the cultural life in Tampa Bay.
MISSION
The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College fosters artistically and culturally diverse performing arts, educational and film programs that bring artists and audiences together in a first-class, yet affordable theater setting.
The Palladium reaches audiences throughout Tampa Bay with the following goals:
- Present and produce a schedule of innovative arts performances and events
- Provide a full-service, affordable rental facility for artists, producers and community organizations
- Nurture relationships by partnering with established and emerging local artists and cultural organizations that use the Palladium as a venue for artistic growth
- Showcase the educational programs of St. Petersburg College and afford students a cultural opportunity to work intimately with renowned touring professionals as well as with local artists