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Broward Center for the Performing Arts

A riverfront Fort Lauderdale performing-arts campus with Au-Rene Theater, Amaturo Theater, Abdo New River Room, and outdoor spaces… Read more

Event-day essentials

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Reviewed 10.23.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)The owner currently lists $15 event parking on weekday evenings after 5:30 p.m. and weekends, or $3 per hour on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., plus applicable processing fees and tax. Pay after parking using ParkMobile or a first/second-floor pay station; cash is not accepted. Check current posted rates for your visit.
Arrive
The owner recommends reaching Broward Center 45–60 minutes before showtime and budgeting about 15 minutes to park, walk and clear security. Lobbies open about one hour before the show. Latecomers can be held outside the theater until artist management permits seating.
Exact location
201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
For rideshare or taxi pickup/drop-off, use Esplanade Circle at SW 2nd Street and SW 4th Avenue, just east of Broward Center. The owner restricts the valet drive to passengers needing accessible drop-off or pickup. Arrange an accessible handoff with the venue before travel.
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Real fan takeThere’s TONS of spots, it’s a fair price, and you can just walk by the river to avoid cars and get a nice view.One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
Broward Center’s glass-fronted buildings, curved arrival drive and palms at dusk in Fort Lauderdale. This undated exterior photograph is currently used by the county arts venue directory; it does not show an auditorium seat.
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Broward Center’s glass-fronted buildings, curved arrival drive and palms at dusk in Fort Lauderdale. This undated exterior photograph is currently used by the county arts venue directory; it does not show an auditorium seat.

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Venue details
Venue typeTheater
Capacity188–2,658depending on venue or event configuration
Upcoming Shows
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201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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Visit preparation checklist

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Broward Center prohibits large backpacks, duffles and luggage; all bags, including diaper/toddler bags, can be inspected. Outside food and drinks, including bottled water, are not allowed. Have your mobile ticket ready before the lobby doors. Check whether your ticket is for Au-Rene or Amaturo; affiliated theaters are separate venues.

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Destination: Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. The owner recommends reaching Broward Center 45–60 minutes before showtime and budgeting about 15 minutes to park, walk and clear security. Lobbies open about one hour before the show. Latecomers can be held outside the theater until artist management permits seating. For rideshare or taxi pickup/drop-off, use Esplanade Circle at SW 2nd Street and SW 4th Avenue, just east of Broward Center. The owner restricts the valet drive to passengers needing accessible drop-off or pickup. Arrange an accessible handoff with the venue before travel. The owner currently lists $15 event parking on weekday evenings after 5:30 p.m. and weekends, or $3 per hour on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., plus applicable processing fees and tax. Pay after parking using ParkMobile or a first/second-floor pay station; cash is not accepted. Check current posted rates for your visit.

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This guide does not yet establish Broward Center for the Performing Arts’s accessible seating or step-free entrance. Ask the venue about the exact seat, entrance and route before buying.

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Broward Center prohibits large backpacks, duffles and luggage; all bags, including diaper/toddler bags, can be inspected. Outside food and drinks, including bottled water, are not allowed. Have your mobile ticket ready before the lobby doors. Check whether your ticket is for Au-Rene or Amaturo; affiliated theaters are separate venues.

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  • Accepted payment methods, including any difference between parking, box office and concessions.
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For rideshare or taxi pickup/drop-off, use Esplanade Circle at SW 2nd Street and SW 4th Avenue, just east of Broward Center. The owner restricts the valet drive to passengers needing accessible drop-off or pickup. Arrange an accessible handoff with the venue before travel. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

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Fan seat views for Broward Center’s Au-Rene Theater, including orchestra, mezzanine, balcony and boxes. This collection does not represent Amaturo Theater or the New River Room; match the room on your ticket.

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Seating chart

Au-Rene Theater — September 2026 numbered seating chart

Broward Center for the Performing Arts: Seating chart, Au-Rene Theater — September 2026 numbered seating chart. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official Au-Rene Technical Specifications are marked September 2026. The selected seating sheet is the ninth PDF page, printed Page 8 of 36, and shows numbered orchestra, King’s Row, Club Level, mezzanine, balcony and side boxes around the stage. Choose this room only for an Au-Rene ticket; it is separate from Amaturo. Colors and depicted seats do not establish availability, current pricing or premium entitlement. Confirm the production’s seating setup and accessible inventory with Broward Center. Preview shows page 9 of 36; open the original chart for every page.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Broward Center (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-10

Seating chart

Amaturo Theater — September 2026 numbered seating chart

Broward Center for the Performing Arts: Seating chart, Amaturo Theater — September 2026 numbered seating chart. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official Amaturo Technical Specifications are marked Revised September 2026. The eleventh PDF page shows numbered center/left/right orchestra seats, left/right side tiers, Boxes A/B, sound booth, stage and wheelchair-position symbols. This is Amaturo’s smaller room, separate from Au-Rene. Confirm accessible locations, companion seating and any production-specific changes with Broward Center; the drawing does not show live inventory or an individual-seat photograph. Preview shows page 11 of 31; open the original chart for every page.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Broward Center (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-10

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Broadway, concerts, dance, family programs, and community productions across several room sizes
Watch out for
Broward Center prohibits large backpacks, duffles and luggage; all bags, including diaper/toddler bags, can be inspected. Outside food and drinks, including bottled water, are not allowed. Have your mobile ticket ready before the lobby doors. Check whether your ticket is for Au-Rene or Amaturo; affiliated theaters are separate venues.
Good arrival window
The owner recommends reaching Broward Center 45–60 minutes before showtime and budgeting about 15 minutes to park, walk and clear security. Lobbies open about one hour before the show. Latecomers can be held outside the theater until artist management permits seating.
Main transit note
For rideshare or taxi pickup/drop-off, use Esplanade Circle at SW 2nd Street and SW 4th Avenue, just east of Broward Center. The owner restricts the valet drive to passengers needing accessible drop-off or pickup. Arrange an accessible handoff with the venue before travel.
Sources1 fan · 7 officialReviewed 10.23.26Sources for Need to Know

Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Moderate to high

What to do
The owner currently lists $15 event parking on weekday evenings after 5:30 p.m. and weekends, or $3 per hour on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., plus applicable processing fees and tax. Pay after parking using ParkMobile or a first/second-floor pay station; cash is not accepted. Check current posted rates for your visit.
Best option
A&E District Garage at 101 SW 5th Avenue, across from Broward Center; confirm valet separately if your ticket includes it.
Avoid
Do not expect advance prepaid A&E garage parking: the owner says it is unavailable. Pay once parked, follow head-in parking rules, and do not use a valet-only ticket benefit as a garage pass.
Sources1 fan · 3 officialReviewed 10.23.26Sources for Parking At A Glance

Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Arrival & transportation

The campus is compact on foot, but hall identity and garage demand matter; check both before crossing the New River district.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

Au-Rene and Amaturo differ substantially in scale, so only the seat chart attached to the event gives a useful distance and level comparison.

03

Positive

Event-day character

The riverfront setting and multi-hall program make the center a district destination, while the actual experience can range from intimate to touring-Broadway scale.

Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.23.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why it works

  • ✓The riverfront setting and multi-hall program make the center a district destination, while the actual experience can range from intimate to touring-Broadway scale.
  • ✓Au-Rene and Amaturo differ substantially in scale, so only the seat chart attached to the event gives a useful distance and level comparison.
  • ✓The campus is compact on foot, but hall identity and garage demand matter; check both before crossing the New River district.
Sources1 fan · 1 officialReviewed 10.23.26Sources for Why it works

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Know before you book

  • ×The ticketed room determines the entrance and seat map, garage exit lines can build, and the riverfront campus hosts simultaneous activity
  • ×Treating the riverfront complex as a single room or waiting until curtain to enter the main garage queue
  • ×Broward County Transit and downtown mobility options may support the trip; verify current stops and after-show service for the performance date.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.23.26Sources for Know before you book

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.23.26

Match the ticket to the correct hall, then choose the district garage or valet plan early enough to use the center's one-hour lobby window.

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