Plan Your Visit
BARBARA W. NELSON FINE ARTS CENTER
Welcome to the brand-new residence of the Panama City Symphony! Designed by Florida Architects, the contemporary venue has a generous seating capacity of 707, impeccable acoustics, a Visual Arts Gallery, and a delightful Reception and Concession Area. The venue features a unique audience chamber with accommodations for eight wheelchairs.
Golf cart shuttles will be available from the parking areas.
Please contact the PCS Office to make additional accessibility accommodations (850) 785‐7677
PARKING AND DIRECTIONS
Convenient parking is available at the Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center. You may access parking on Harrison Avenue directly across from the Fine Arts Center, as well as a parking lot located at the corner of 13th Street and Magnolia Avenue. Additional parking is located along Magnolia Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets, and a small parking area behind the Cobb Gymnasium.
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR EXPERIENCE
Convenient to Historic Downtown Panama City, our location offers you access to accommodations and a variety of local dining choices to enjoy. Whether dinner before arriving for the concert, or relaxing after the performance, you can make it a memorable evening with family and friends. Learn more at the links below.
CONCERT
A few helpful hints for our performances
- Please silence any cell phones, watches, or other electronic devices during the performance.
- We ask that photos and videos not be taken during the performance. Feel free to take photos/video at any time other than when the orchestra is playing and tag us on social media!
- Arrive late? Ushers can assist you to your seat during a pause in the program.
- Can’t make the concert? Contact us to surrender your tickets so that we may open those seats to others.
For questions and additional information, please contact us at 850-785-7677 or by email at patronservices@panamacitysymphony.org