The Mahaffey
Glass, water and a room built for sound. Home of The Florida Orchestra plus a steady run of comedians, Broadway tours and legacy acts.
Plan your visit
The Mahaffey
400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
The lobby wraps the waterfront in glass — get there early and take the view in with a drink before curtain.
- Capacity
- ~2,031
- Opened
- 1965
Getting there
- From I-275: Exit 22 (I-175) east, follow signs to the Mahaffey.
- From the beaches: Central Ave east, then south on 1st St.
- From Tampa: I-275 south over the Howard Frankland, about 35 minutes.
Parking
- On-site South Core garage connects straight to the venue.
- Al Lang Stadium lots handle overflow for big nights.
- Pre-paid parking is usually available with your ticket.
Know before you go
- Curtain times are strict — late seating waits for a break.
- The waterfront patio is the best pre-show spot in the city.
- Florida Orchestra nights sell out fast; buy early.
The Mahaffey crowd
From the show
Photos and clips from the lot. Submissions are reviewed before they show up here.
Show board
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Make a night of it
Beach Drive
Restaurant row a short walk north.
The Dalí Museum
Next door — make an afternoon of it.
Spa Beach
Sunset walk on the pier before showtime.
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