McALLEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
COLLECTIVE RESEARCH, PLANNING & DESIGN
McAllen has been active in recent years in upgrading its public facilities with outstanding venues, perhaps most notably the McAllen Convention Center, the McAllen Public Library, and the McAllen Sports Park. In the fall of 2016 the newest venue, McAllen’s $45 million Performing Arts Center (PAC), is scheduled to open its doors. The PAC, which has been under construction since mid-2014, will boast 1,820 seats, and will be a standout on the McAllen Convention Center campus. Located on the southeast side of the McAllen Convention Center grounds, it is being constructed adjacent to the Veterans War Memorial of Texas. In 2013 voters approved $15 million in bonds for the construction of the Center. Remaining costs will be funded by other city sources. Residents and visitors alike will be able to enjoy not only Broadway shows, but also other special presentations including Latin theatre and symphonic productions, dance performances, theatre, and music and comedy concerts, along with local events such as graduations and recitals. “These are the types of events people are anticipating and waiting for, that will enrich our culture here in McAllen, and that people will want to attend,” said Yajaira Flores, the Convention Center’s Manager of Sales & Event Services. Convention Center staff will manage the new Performing Arts Center.