Per Contra Costa County and State of CA guidelines for public assemblies, all rentals at East Bay Center have been suspended at this time. 

East Bay Center for the Performing Arts contains two large event spaces and three additional small rooms which can be used as smaller meeting spaces. Whether you are an arts entity looking for short-term licensing, or a commercial entity looking to rent space, our beautifully renovated building offers the perfect environment for a wide range of private and public events, including conferences, receptions, classes, ceremonies, meetings and presentations. For more information or to reserve one of our spaces, please contact Daniel Weiermann (contact information below).

Please note: The Center strives to sustain an open and welcoming community space for all points of view.
Rental of our facilities does not imply any kind of endorsement of the renter's purposes or message.
Center produced and co-sponsored events are listed on our EVENTS page.
For a full description of Center rental policies please click on box below.
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Iron Triangle Theater

A classical arena/proscenium theater space with sprung oak floors, 162 dimmer Electronic Theater Controls (ETC) lighting system, and a compete Meyer sound system. The theater is well suited for theatrical productions of all types, the space is also ideal for lectures, presentations, receptions, music performances, large screenings and panel meetings. Download a PDF of the ITT floor plan.

  • Stage area with black vinyl dance floor area:  25' deep x 32' wide. Open space without seating platform:  36' deep x 44' wide
  • Stage curtains including legs, borders, rear white cyclorama or black rear draw curtain, and front act curtain in a bi-parting traveler track
  • 162 Dimmer - ETC theatrical lighting system with an Element Control Console
  • Sprung Oak floors for dance with large arched windows for natural light
  • 114 seats in fixed seating, 66 in flexible platform seating, plus up to 56 overflow flexible seating
  • State of the art Meyer sound system 
  • Backstage bathroom for performers 
  • Audience restrooms located downstairs, accessible by stairs or elevator
  • 7k HD video projector and motorized screen available - consult with faculty staff regarding projection details

Community Theater

This theater is ideal for banquets, meetings, receptions and music or theatrical productions.  Located street level, the room offers extraordinary natural light but can also be mostly curtained in for daytime screenings or theatrical productions.  With a flexible lighting system, evening events can specially lit for an enchanting atmosphere. Download a PDF of the Community Theater floor plan.

  • Full lighting grid with flexible ETC theatrical lighting system (11'10" from finished floor over entire space)
  • Sprung Oak Floors for dancers with large windows on one side of room
  • Fully accessible seating (no risers or obstructions)
  • Meyer sound system available
  • 8x16 mirrors for rehearsal use
  • Black curtains on 360 degree surround track at 11'3" that covers most of the windows, and all of the mirrors and walls of the space as required
  • 5.5k video projector and screen available – consult with Facility Staff
  • Restrooms located downstairs, accessible by stairs or elevator

Daniel Weiermann

‎Production and Facilities Administrator