About PACE

Shining a Bright Light on the Performing Arts

Vision

Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE) will bring first-class cultural events featuring renowned touring musicians, dancers, actors, and entertainers to Eastside audiences. Opening in 2013, this eagerly anticipated center – dedicated to presenting live performances by the finest regional, national, and international artists – will feature a magnificent 2,000-seat Concert Hall and a 250-seat Cabaret. Located in downtown Bellevue, PACE will be a state-of-the-art urban venue – one of the finest of its kind in the country – and a regional landmark. With the dedication of civic leaders, donors, volunteers, patrons, and professional staff, PACE will create a center of culture on the Eastside and serve as a beacon for artistic activity throughout the region.

Mission

Performing Arts Center Eastside's mission as a premier regional center for the performing arts is to enrich cultural life with a wide diversity of live entertainment, arts, and education. PACE will stimulate the arts region-wide; attract new audiences; heighten arts awareness and education; provide a performance home for select area arts organizations; and serve as a cultural center for Eastside residents.