Burnsville Performing Arts Center Information

Opened in January 2009, this new state-of-the art 20 million dollar venue boasts a Main Proscenium Theatre with a capacity of 1,014, an intimate Black Box Theatre hosting up to 150, a 2,000 square foot Art Gallery, an 1,800 square foot Rehearsal Room and dance space with wood floor and barres and mirrors on the walls, one Meeting Room space which can be divided into two for smaller meetings, luncheons and classroom activities, as well as nearly 4,000 square feet of open lobby space on the second floor atrium which is used to host receptions up to 300 people, banquets, trade show booths, special events and themed catering activities. Both upper and lower level lobbies face Nicollet Commons Park Plaza with floor to ceiling windows, showering this space with natural sunlight and outstanding views of the Park for guests. A 350 car parking deck is available at no charge for guest vehicle use to the BPAC on the north side of the building. A multi-deck parking garage is also available one-half blocks south of the venue doors off of 126th Street. This parking facility is also available to BPAC users and guests at no charge.