Pioneer Center Reno is a performing arts venue at 100 S. Virginia Street in downtown Reno, with a program that ranges from dance recitals to symphony performances.
You can buy tickets online, by phone, or at the box office, and plan for downtown parking or public transit before your show. A one-day Reno itinerary can help fit a downtown performance into a broader visit.
- Address: 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501
- Program: More than 100 events each year
- Ticket options: Online, phone, and in-person box office
What happens at Pioneer Center
Pioneer Center presents a varied calendar of performing arts, including Broadway, ballet, and orchestral concerts. The venue opened in 1968 and has operated continuously since then.
It hosts more than 100 events each year, from local dance recitals to international symphony tours. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, A.V.A. Ballet Theatre, and Artown call Pioneer Center home, and the venue has presented its Broadway Comes to Reno series each year since 1995.
How do you find Pioneer Center tickets?
You can purchase tickets online at any time, by phone during box-office phone hours, or in person at the box office. Phone sales are available Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the in-person box office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For a performance, the box office opens two hours before showtime for ticket sales and will-call pickup. The lobby opens one hour before showtime, and auditorium seating opens approximately 30 minutes before the performance. Arrive with those steps in mind if you need to collect tickets or want time in the lobby before taking your seat.
How do you get to Pioneer Center and where can you park?
Pioneer Center is in downtown Reno, where you can choose from several parking facilities and metered street spaces. The venue identifies these parking options:
- Washoe County Courthouse lot on Court Street between Virginia and Sierra streets: free on evenings and weekends.
- Club Cal-Neva garage at 101 N. Center Street: free with casino validation.
- Club Cal-Neva Stadium garage at 100 N. Center Street: free.
- Regus Building at 200 S. Virginia Street: free on evenings and weekends.
Street meters are paid Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and free in the evenings and on Sundays. For transit, RTC’s Rapid Virginia Line serves the area between Meadowood Mall and Downtown Reno/UNR.
It runs from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., with buses approximately every 10 minutes. The Reno transportation guide covers other ways to get around the city.
Accessibility and venue policies
Pioneer Center provides accessible parking, wheelchair and mobility-assisted seating, and assistive listening devices. Contact the box office at 775-686-6616 or by email for accessibility information or accessible-ticket purchases.
All attendees, regardless of age, need a ticket; lap seating is not permitted. The venue prohibits outside food and beverages, weapons, and bags larger than 12 by 16 inches.
Photography and video recording during events, smoking and vaping, and re-entry after leaving are also prohibited. Check the official site before you go for current event, ticket, parking, and venue-policy details.
Getting back to the hotel area
For a stay during a Pioneer Center visit, SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Reno Airport puts the venue about a 6-minute drive away, so you can plan your return around the end of the performance.
FAQs
Where is Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts?
It is at 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501.
Can you buy Pioneer Center tickets at the box office?
Yes. The in-person box office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it opens two hours before showtime for performance ticket sales and will-call pickup.
Does Pioneer Center have accessible seating?
Yes. The venue provides wheelchair and mobility-assisted seating, accessible parking, and assistive listening devices. Contact the box office for accessibility details or accessible-ticket purchases.
Can you bring a large bag into Pioneer Center?
Bags larger than 12 by 16 inches are prohibited. Outside food and beverages are also not allowed.