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Charlotte Performing Arts Center

701 Carmalita Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

From Port Charlotte Barron Collier Bridge
Drive South approximately 2 miles on U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) to cross the Barron Collier Bridge. Take a slight left onto Cross Street. Continue straight onto Carmalita Street. Proceed through the Carmalita/Cooper Street traffic light intersection. Turn right onto Clemens Ave to arrive at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center.

From I-75
Take Exit 164 toward Punta Gorda. Turn west onto Duncan Road. Continue onto Marion Ave/Riverside Drive for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Cooper Street. After 1 mile, turn left onto Carmalita Street at the traffic light interesection. Turn right onto Clemens Ave to arrive at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center.

Parking

Parking is free, but available on a first come, first served basis. Handicapped self-parking is available, but limited.

Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center

75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

From North (Tampa, Sarasota)
Take I-75 South. Take Exit 164 (US-17-Punta Gorda). Take left onto US-17( towards Punta Gorda) for 2 miles. US-17 becomes West Marion Avenue. Turn right onto Taylor Street. Event Center will be 2 blocks ahead on the left.

From South (Ft. Myers, Naples, Southwest Florida Airport)
Take I-75 North. Take Exit 164 (US-17-Punta Gorda). Take left onto US-17( towards Punta Gorda) for 2 miles. US-17 becomes West Marion Avenue. Turn right onto Taylor Street. Event Center will be 2 blocks ahead on the left.

Parking

Parking is free, but available on a first come, first served basis. Handicapped self-parking is available, but limited.


Florida SouthWestern State College, Charlotte Campus

26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FROM DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA
Head south on Taylor Street towards Airport Rd. At intersection turn left onto Airport Rd. After 1 mile, turn left at the entrance of Florida SouthWestern State College – Charlotte Campus. Follow Punta Gorda Symphony signs towards parking lot. The natural amphitheater and lawn is located next to the auditorium.

FROM I-75 S / DUNCAN ROAD
Head south on I-75 S. Take exit 164 toward Arcadia. Merge onto US-17 N/Duncan Rd. After 0.5 mile, turn right onto Piper Rd. Continue on Piper Rd for 1.8 miles. Turn right onto Airport Rd. After 1 mile, turn right at the entrance of Florida SouthWestern State College – Charlotte Campus. Follow Punta Gorda Symphony signs towards parking lot. The natural amphitheater and lawn is located next to the auditorium.

FROM CARMALITA STREET
Head east on Carmalita Street toward Education Ave for 1 mile. Turn right onto Florida St. After 1.2 miles, take a slight right to stay on Florida St. After 0.3 mile, turn right at the entrance of Florida SouthWestern State College – Charlotte Campus. Follow Punta Gorda Symphony signs towards parking lot. The natural amphitheater and lawn is located next to the auditorium.


Punta Gorda Symphony is proud to have been part of The Patterson Foundation’s Advancing Mission Thrivability initiative.

2023-2024 Season has been Cancelled.

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