Pablo Center at the Confluence
Pablo Center at the Confluence is a nonprofit arts venue in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin, that opened in 2018. It has two theatres, the Broadway-style RCU Theatre with more than 1,200 seats and the flexible Jamf Theatre with about 400. There are two ADA parking spaces by the main entrance, and complimentary valet parking for patrons with limited mobility or a disability.
Before you go
- Capacity
- RCU Theatre more than 1,200 seated; Jamf Theatre about 400 seated
- Official site
- pablocenter.org
- Next festival here
- Eau Claire Jazz Festival, Apr 16 to 17, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- The two ADA parking spaces are on Eau Claire Street next to the main entrance, in front of Haymarket Plaza.
- Complimentary valet parking is offered to anyone with limited mobility or a disability, not only ADA ticket holders.
- ADA seats are in specific rows: C, O and JJ in the RCU Theatre, and Row A in the Jamf Theatre.
- Call the box office on 715.832.2787 before the performance with any accessibility need.
Festivals here
Venue basics: RCU Theatre seats more than 1,200 · Jamf Theatre seats about 400 · Two ADA spaces by the entrance.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a seated theatre with sightlines no more than 80 feet from the stage.
- You need accessible seating and parking close to the main entrance.
- You prefer a smaller, flexible room, which the Jamf Theatre offers.
Think twice if
- You want an open-air or camping festival site.
Getting there and parking
Pablo Center is in downtown Eau Claire, and the main entrance is directly in front of Haymarket Plaza. Two ADA parking spaces are on Eau Claire Street next to the main entrance, and complimentary valet parking is offered to patrons with an ADA event ticket and to anyone with limited mobility or a disability.
Accessibility
Accessible seating is available for patrons who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices, with adjacent companion seats reserved. ADA seats can be bought online or through the box office.
In the RCU Theatre, ADA seats are in Row C and Row O on the Orchestra Level and Row JJ in the Balcony. In the Jamf Theatre, ADA seats are in Row A.
If you have an accessibility need, request or question, contact the box office on 715.832.2787 before the performance.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (pablocenter.org).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Pablo Center. The venue's own pages are the place to check: pablocenter.org.
Sound and sensory
Pablo Center offers a Social Story, a visual guide that walks guests with autism or sensory needs through arriving at the building, the lobby and attending a performance.
The RCU Theatre has state-of-the-art sound and lighting, a hydraulic orchestra pit and acoustics designed for performances. Nobody sits more than 80 feet from the stage.
Quick answers
How many seats does the Pablo Center have?
The RCU Theatre holds more than 1,200 seated patrons. The Jamf Theatre holds about 400 in proscenium style, or 300 with round tables on the floor.
Where do I park for accessible access at the Pablo Center?
There are two ADA parking spaces on Eau Claire Street next to the main entrance. Complimentary valet parking is also offered to patrons with an ADA event ticket and to anyone with limited mobility or a disability.
Where are the accessible seats at the Pablo Center?
In the RCU Theatre they are in Row C and Row O on the Orchestra Level and Row JJ in the Balcony. In the Jamf Theatre they are in Row A, with adjacent companion seats reserved.
How do I buy accessible seats?
ADA seating can be bought online or through the box office. For any accessibility need, call the box office on 715.832.2787 before the performance.
Is there support for autistic or sensory-sensitive visitors?
Yes. Pablo Center offers a Social Story, a visual guide to arriving, the lobby and attending a performance.
How far is the furthest seat from the RCU Theatre stage?
No seat is more than 80 feet from the stage.
What is the Jamf Theatre?
It is the largest hybrid black-box theatre in the Midwest, a flexible space that can be reconfigured for each production.
Can I camp at the Pablo Center?
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Pablo Center. The venue's own pages at pablocenter.org are the place to check.
A little history
Pablo Center opened in 2018 as a nonprofit arts venue serving the Chippewa Valley.
The Eau Claire Jazz Festival has run since 1967 as an educational and cultural jazz festival, and is billed as the largest student-run festival in the United States.