Ruth Eckerd Hall

Owned by the City of Clearwater, Ruth Eckerd Hall is conveniently located between Tampa International and St. Pete/Clearwater airports and pristine Clearwater Beach. Ruth Eckerd Hall is consistently named a Top 10 venue in the United States and Florida when compared with theater venues of 2,500 seats or less by industry trade publication Pollstar.

Ruth Eckerd Hall has been recognized locally and nationally by many organizations including: IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers Association) Theater of the Year finalist in 2022 and winner of the prestigious award in 2024; Pollstar Theater of the Year finalist in 2002, 2008 and 2021; Academy of Country Music Finalist in 2020 and 2021; Visit St. Pete-Clearwater Best Live Music Venue in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, and Tampa Times readers winner of Best Live Performance Venue in 2023.

Designed by the prestigious Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Ruth Eckerd Hall is known for its fantastic sightlines and near-perfect acoustics. In 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, Ruth Eckerd Hall was awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Tampa Bay Times. Ruth Eckerd Hall is the only entertainment venue to make the list all five years.

Amenities:

• Ruth Eckerd Hall showcases some of the biggest names in entertainment concerts and events presenting nearly 100 shows a year.
• The 6,000 square-foot Grand Lobby, home to the Kate Tidemann and Ellen Cotton Cabaret Theatre and the Holt Family Stage.
• The John Geigle Bar located in the Grand Lobby is a full-service bar featuring award-winning culinary selections from Palm Harbor favorite, Corvo Bianco.
• Full-service bars in the concourse offer a variety of liquor, wine, local, import, and craft beers. Main concessions offerings include pizza, hot dogs, soft pretzels, candy, chips and assorted soft drinks and water.
• The England Family Music Garden, located on the east entrance of the building, is a reimagined outdoor performance space where guests can enjoy refreshments under the big oak tree. Arrive early to experience this oasis of live music, entertainment, and a selection of delicious food items from Corvo Bianco!
• The Dimmitt Lounge on the second floor of the east concourse offers pre-show dining that includes a variety of freshly prepared food items for purchase.
• Want a more exclusive experience? With a private members-only entrance conveniently located next to the grand lobby entrance, The Hoffman Family Dress Circle Lounge offers exclusive access to delicious hors d’oeuvres and a full liquor bar to enjoy before the show.
• Always FREE parking.
• Ruth Eckerd Hall manages and operates The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater.
• Ruth Eckerd Hall manages and operates The BayCare Sound located at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater, near the intercoastal waterway.