The Ferst Center for the Arts is an 889-seat proscenium theater, and the primary venue for performances, films, lectures, conferences, and competitions at Georgia Tech.
Hours
Monday – Friday, noon – 6 p.m.
Box Office
The box office manages ticket sales for a variety of events and performances at the Ferst Center, including those presented by Georgia Tech Arts, the Georgia Tech School of Music, and other Georgia Tech departments and organizations, as well as events presented by off-campus organizations.
Hours
Monday – Friday, noon – 6 p.m.*
- On the day or evening of a show, the box office opens one hour before showtime.
- Tickets are available online anytime at tickets.arts.gatech.edu.
*Box office hours may change due to the current week's performance schedule; please check the ticketing website to confirm. The box office is generally closed when the Georgia Tech campus is closed for holidays, inclement weather, or emergencies.
Contact
Phone: 404.894.9600
Email: tickets@arts.gatech.edu
Address: 349 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30332-0468
History
The Ferst Center for the Arts opened in 1992, named in memory of alumnus Robert H. Ferst. For more than 30 years, the venue has connected Georgia Tech with the broader Atlanta community through world-class programming, hosting renowned artists and thinkers including Wynton Marsalis, Maya Angelou, Yo-Yo Ma, and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Today, that legacy continues through our evolving role as both a cultural anchor on campus and a platform for creative exploration. As part of Georgia Tech Arts, the Ferst Center advances innovation, collaboration, and student engagement through bold programming, new partnerships, and work that reflects Georgia Tech’s distinctive spirit and forward-thinking vision.
Directions and Parking
The Ferst Center for the Arts is located across from the Charles Smithgall Student Services Building, home to Georgia Tech Arts.
Parking map for the Ferst Center for the Arts links to Georgia Tech's interactive campus map on map.gatech.edu.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT PARKING REGULATIONS ARE ENFORCED 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. PLEASE COMPLY WITH ALL POSTED NOTICES.
General Parking
Visitors Area 3: Student Center Deck (W02)
Set your navigation device to 353 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30332.
Payment: Credit/debit card only. (Rates are posted at the entrance to the lot and may vary depending on the event.)
Accessible Parking*
Visitors Area 2: Student Center Lot (directly in front of the Ferst Center for the Arts)
Set your navigation device to 355 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30332.
Payment: Credit/debit card and the ParkMobile app (zone 8631).
*Access the sidewalk via curb cut and proceed directly to the theater's front door.
Taking MARTA
To take MARTA to the Ferst Center, go to the Midtown station. Exit the station at the south entrance on Peachtree Place. Look for the Stinger Gold Route bus, which will take you to the Georgia Tech campus at no charge. Exit at the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons stop and cross Tech Green to get to the Ferst Center. You can track the Stinger bus in real time using the Pasio GO! app. You may also take MARTA to the North Avenue station and then order a Lyft or Uber to the Ferst Center.
Visiting Georgia Tech Arts During the Day
The Georgia Tech Arts office is located in the Charles Smithgall Student Services Building, 353 Ferst Drive NW, Suite 141. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; please call ahead to confirm. The building is located across from the John Lewis Student Center, and the Area 2 Visitor Lot is the most convenient for parking. When using navigation devices, please use 355 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30332 for the Area 2 Visitor Lot entrance. Visit the Georgia Tech Parking and Transportation Services website for a complete map of all parking locations on campus.
