Performance Venues

Mishler Theatre - Benzel Stage

The Historic Mishler Theatre, located at 1208 Twelfth Avenue, Altoona, PA, opened its doors on February 15, 1906. Even then it carried the highest distinction by being the first structure of its kind in America to be completely devoted to theatrical pursuits, as in the early 1900’s most theatre's simply occupied the second floor of commercial buildings.

Albert Westover, a prominent theatre architect of the time, designed the grand house for Isaac Charles (Doc) Mishler, and his original plans remain on file, along with other Mishler Theatre archived documents and memorabilia.

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Hollidaysburg Area High School

Hollidaysburg, PA
Located at 1510 N Montgomery St, Hollidaysburg, PA, the Altoona Symphony frequently utilizes Hollidaysburg’s beautiful concert hall when productions are too large for the Mishler Theatre stage.

With a seating capacity of approximately 1,000, this venue provides opportunities for more patrons to attend these larger productions.

Canal Basin Park

Hollidaysburg, PA

The Canal Basin Park Band Shell was an outgrowth of the Hollidaysburg Community Band’s efforts to find a home for their summer concerts. In 2004 the need was addressed when members from numerous local organizations and business owners came together to raise matching monies for a Borough Grant.

The committee worked on the project with local engineers, architects, landscape architects, finance institutions and community leaders to design the pavilion and the grounds. A pre-cut cedar pavilion was decided upon and a natural turf amphitheater was designed. Estimated costs were received and the committee began the task of raising the necessary monies.

Local area foundations, banking institutions, businesses, civic groups, and individuals donated generously to the project, and by the winter of 2006, the money was raised. Construction began in the spring of 2006 and was finished before winter. The dedication of the pavilion was held in May of 2007 with featured speeches by local officials, a ribbon cutting, and a special concert by the Hollidaysburg Alumni, Community Band and Alumni Chorus marked the beginning of melodies in the air!

The Canal Basin park is also home to a number of other activities including a great play area where a custom designed play structure replicating a sectional canal boat welcomes all aboard, and the steam engine which pulled the barges up the incline still sits in the park!

Calvary Baptist Church

Altoona, PA

Located at 810 Ruskin Dr, Altoona, PA, this church offers a unique setting for large choral collaborations, and more sacred repertoire. The sanctuary features seating for more than 1,000 guests, and was filled to capacity in April 2015 for the Altoona Symphony’s production of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.

Due to limited parking availability on site, the ASO will be offering FREE shuttle service from the Logan Valley Mall Parking Area.
Symphony Parking and pick-up/drop-off will be clearly marked near Macy’s Department Store.

Require Assistance?
Wheelchair and mobility access available at each venue.

The Altoona Symphony Office is located at:
1331 12th Avenue, Suite 107
Altoona, PA 16601
814-943-2500
Office Hours are Monday - Friday, 10am-3pm