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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Performing arts hall·Sarasota

The purple seashell on the bay

About Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on the Tamiami Trail in Sarasota calls itself the world's only purple seashell-shaped theater. Check what is on and book on the official website.

Why it's on our list

  • Purple seashell-shaped hall
  • On Sarasota Bay
  • Tamiami Trail

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The Ringling1.0 miWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min

Location

The ULTIMATE letter

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