The Facility

Italo Crocco Technical Director

“Technology and production standards continue to demand more of regional performing arts centers. As a registered historic property, we continue to perform a balancing act of making upgrades that meet the needs of a modern industry while honoring the legacy of the Pioneer Center itself.”

Facts About The Pioneer Center

• The Pioneer Center has operated continuously as the region’s largest dedicated performing arts center since opening for business on January 7, 1968.

• The Mainstage Auditorium contains 1,488 seats. This includes 17 ADA accessible locations and 12 wheelchair locations.

• The Exhibition Hall is 3,224 square feet. Adjacent is the Pioneer Underground, an intimate 150-seat cabaret-theater.

• The E.L. Cord Plaza is a seasonal third venue for performances and events.

• The Pioneer Center is listed on the National, Nevada State, and City of Reno Registers of Historic Places. In 2022, we became a member of the League of Historic American Theatres.

• Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that owns and operates the facility.