Directions and Parking
The Center for the Arts is located on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University, six miles west of Beltway exit 54, at the intersection of Braddock Rd. and Route 123. Click the map above to search the map by venue or building name.
Concert Hall events:
For a nominal fee, the Mason Pond Parking Deck, just north of the Concert Hall on Mason Pond Drive, offers covered parking and a walkway to the Concert Hall. Free parking is only available in Lot K (located directly across the pond from the Concert Hall) when you are attending a Great Performances at Mason event at the Concert Hall (shown as the red block in the maps above and below).
As well, one can park in the Field House lots and utilize the George Mason University Parking Services' Pay & Display machine located across from the front door of the Field House to purchase a $3 daily permit (only valid in Lots M,O,P).
In a pinch, additional visitor parking is available utilizing the George Mason University Parking Services' Pay by Space machines in the 1st level of Rappahannock River Parking Deck (located on the north end of campus; a separate visitor entrance is located off Patriot Circle).
Harris Theater, Black Box, TheaterSpace and Gallery events:
For an hourly fee, the Sandy Creek and Mason Pond Visitor Parking Decks offer covered parking and a walkway to both the Concert Hall and Harris Theater.Name of locations from map above:
1. Harris Theater (Just northeast of Mason Pond Parking Deck)
2. Black Box Theater (Behind the Concert Hall in the PAB)
3. TheatreSpace (Behind the Concert Hall in the PAB)
4. Gallery 123 (In the Johnson Center near the food court)
5. Mason Hall Atrium Gallery (On the ground floor of Mason Hall)
6. Fine Art Gallery (On the north end of the Art & Design Building)
7. Patriot Center
Mason Shuttle and CUE Bus:
With convenient and frequent Mason Shuttle and CUE Bus services, getting to and from campus from the Vienna Metro station has never been easier. However, as with most schedules, the Holiday and Summer seasons can often mean limited schedules or service, or no service at all. Please allow enough travel time to ensure a timely arrival to campus. Plan your trip via Metro, Mason Shuttle and/or the CUE Bus by clicking on the respective links.
The CUE Bus (fare-based) pick-up and drop-off location is on the north end of campus, just west of the Rappahannock River Parking Deck. The walk from this location to the Center for the Arts Concert Hall is approximately 7-10 minutes at a leisurely pace (and a great way to see more of the ever-growing Mason campus). The Mason Shuttle (free) offers stops next to the Rappahannock River Parking Deck, the Sandy Creek Parking Deck directly east of the Concert Hall (5 minute walk), and at the Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC) just west of the Concert Hall (2 minute walk).
More information about how to get to George Mason and a layout of the campus can be found at the following: