UPAC (Ulster Performing Arts Center)
A grand 1,500-seat 1927 theater in Midtown Kingston, run by Bardavon — the area's biggest room for national touring acts, from indie and rock to jazz, folk and comedy.
What makes it special: The area's grand room, a restored 1927 theater where 1,500 seats fill for the biggest touring names to reach Kingston.
Insider notes
- The big room in Kingston, best for national headliners.
- No elevator, contact the box office ahead for ADA seating.
- Metered street and lot parking nearby, free after 6pm.
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Box office: +1-845-339-6088
Coming up: FREE FILM: Grand Hotel (1932), Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour, Cinderella by The United European Ballet Company, Chris Fleming Live.
Before you go: parking, accessibility, ages & ticket policies are all on the venue's own site.
October 2026
ThuOct 8 FREE FILM: Grand Hotel (1932) › SatOct 17 Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour › TueOct 20 Cinderella by The United European Ballet Company › SatOct 24 Chris Fleming Live ›November 2026
ThuNov 5 FREE FILM: Casablanca (1942) › SatNov 7 Orleans: Final Tour › SunNov 8 Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience › ThuNov 12 EDUCATION: Sugar Skull › ThuNov 19 The Wailin' Jennys › SunNov 29 The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show ›December 2026
FriDec 11 The Nutcracker › SatDec 12 The Nutcracker › SunDec 13 The Nutcracker › SatDec 19 Jessica Lynn's A Very Merry Classic Christmas ›January 2027
WedJan 20 Swan Lake by The United European Ballet Company › SunJan 24 BORED TEACHERS: “IS IT FRIDAY YET?!” COMEDY TOUR ›February 2027
ThuFeb 4 FREE FILM: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) › FriFeb 26 EDUCATION: Shanghai Acrobats Present Shanghai Circus › FriFeb 26 Shanghai Acrobats Present Shanghai Circus ›March 2027
ThuMar 4 FREE FILM: Psycho (1960) › TueMar 16 EDUCATION: Ocean Blue › MonMar 29 EDUCATION: Dino-Light ›April 2027
ThuApr 15 FREE FILM: Grease (1978) › SatApr 24 MET: Otello (Verdi) ›↩ Past shows at UPAC (Ulster Performing Arts Center)
Frequently asked questions
Where is UPAC (Ulster Performing Arts Center)?
UPAC (Ulster Performing Arts Center) is at 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY, in Kingston, NY.
What kind of shows does UPAC (Ulster Performing Arts Center) host?
A grand 1,500-seat 1927 theater in Midtown Kingston, run by Bardavon — the area's biggest room for national touring acts, from indie and rock to jazz, folk and comedy.
How big is UPAC (Ulster Performing Arts Center)?
UPAC (Ulster Performing Arts Center) is a 1,500-capacity room.
Any tips for seeing a show at UPAC (Ulster Performing Arts Center)?
The big room in Kingston, best for national headliners.
How do I get tickets for UPAC (Ulster Performing Arts Center)?
Tickets and the current schedule are on UPAC (Ulster Performing Arts Center)'s official site, and you can browse its upcoming shows right here on this page.