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Philharmonic Center
About the Philharmonic Center
Purchased in 2024, the Philharmonic Center is set to open in spring 2026. Its 36,000 sq. foot facility on Ewing Street will provide a permanent home for the Philharmonic, and serve as a vibrant hub for concerts, rehearsals, collaborations, and community events. With natural lighting, historic character, and spaces imagined for artistic excellence, the Philharmonic Center will welcome all who seek connection through music, creativity, innovation, and shared experience.
The Philharmonic Center is a 99-year-old landmark with a legacy of culture, education, and community. Originally home to the Chamber of Commerce and Woman’s Club, this building will soon begin its next chapter as the creative heart of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
Programs at the Center
Programs at the Philharmonic Center are created with intention. Genre-spanning concerts, wellness gatherings, community lectures, and food-forward experiences with local restaurants, the Center is attuned to this community. Every event is designed to bring people together for moments that matter, where guests feel fully present, connected, and inspired. Rooted in artistic excellence, thoughtful design, and warm hospitality, programs at The Phil are more than entertainment, they’re unparalleled experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Rent the Center
Elegant, adaptable, and artistically inspired, the Philharmonic Center, located in the center of downtown Fort Wayne, is available for wedding receptions and ceremonies, artistic performances, corporate events, galas, and milestone events of all kinds. With versatile spaces and expert support, The Phil offers a seamless setting for unforgettable moments.
Volunteer At the Center
Volunteer at the Phil Center and do more than lending a hand, join a community built on connection, presence, and shared purpose. Our volunteers create meaningful, beautifully executed moments for every guest. Service is an act of care, and every volunteer plays a vital role in building experiences that truly matter.
Ushers: Greet guests, take tickets, help patrons to their seats, answer questions, sell concessions & merchandise.
Special Event Help: Table setup and teardown, answer guest questions, greet guests.
Guest Artist Help: On-site contact for guest artists, drive artists to and from hotel, on-site hospitality setup.
Contact Us
Ready to Learn More? Please direct questions & tour/event inquiries, to:
Abby Cleveland
Executive Director, Philharmonic Center
716-425-9680
[email protected]
