The Ware Center

Events at The Ware Center

Lancaster's new visual and performing arts center located in the heart of the arts & historic district!

There is something for everyone in Lancaster, and The Ware Center of Millersville University Lancaster captures a little of everything.  From art to cabaret to music, we have an event series or two that you will love! Click the Calendar of Events for more information.

Stunning new, architecturally important facility with a two-story, glass enclosed lobby space, acoustically-perfect performance space with stadium seating and Ville in the Sky -- a music cafe overlooking the city of Lancaster featuring the best in:

  • Art exhibitions
  • Dance performances
  • Classic and alternative, documentary, foreign and independent films
  • Classical music
  • Operas
  • Jazz and Broadway/Theatrical cabarets
  • Popular music concerts
  • Lectures with a twist

Want to attend an event at The Ware Center? Purchase tickets online.

And The Ware Center is perfect for your meeting needs!

  • 25+ meeting rooms of all sizes, with seating from 12-125+ in each
  • 361 stadium seat auditorium, with clear projection capabilities and large stage area
  • Two stunning, hard wood floor spaces that overlook the city - perfect for receptions or meetings of up to 175 people
  • Amazing Atrium on top floor with glass pyramid roof. Seats 350 for a sit-down dinner.
  • Affordable catering options
  • Perfect acoustics designed by a world-renowned acoustical engineer
  • Thousands of nearby, inexpensive parking spaces

The Ware Center is a community asset that will foster civic engagement, encourage collaboration and promote innovation for the enrichment of the Lancaster region.