Ann & Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts

The Ann & Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts is a distinguished concert hall at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Designed with a strong focus on musical performance, the venue combines elegant surroundings, excellent sightlines and carefully considered acoustics for an engaging experience from every seat.

The auditorium accommodates just over 500 guests, making it suitable for a broad range of organised events, from orchestral concerts and choral performances to theatrical productions, lectures, presentations and public cultural programmes. Its expanded stage can accommodate a full orchestra of around 70 musicians or a large chorus of up to 135 performers, giving organisers considerable flexibility when planning ambitious productions.

The venue is also part of Franklin & Marshall College’s wider Conference and Events Services offering. Event organisers can discuss venue reservations, catering, audiovisual support, physical event assistance and other practical requirements with the college’s dedicated events team. The wider campus provides additional facilities, parking and accommodation options for suitable programmes, which can be useful for conferences, educational gatherings, summer events and multi-day activities.

Located on the college campus in Lancaster, the centre benefits from a convenient position close to the city and within easy reach of major destinations in Pennsylvania and the wider Mid-Atlantic region. Its cultural setting makes it particularly appealing for music, performance and speaking events that require a professional auditorium rather than a conventional meeting room. Organisers looking for a refined performance venue with substantial audience capacity, a generous stage and institutional event support will find a versatile option at the Barshinger Center.