The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is Sarasota's premier cultural attraction, the city's #1 voted tourist destination, and easily identified by our iconic purple color scheme and architectural detail.
Set amongst the country's greatest beaches, the Van Wezel sits on the Sarasota Bay which provides a stunning backdrop for performances while encouraging visitors to utilize our vast green spaces, take in a sunset or just stroll along the Sarasota trail system that surrounds the venue.