Inside the Cultural Activities Center is the Frank Mayborn Auditorium. This beautiful fully-equipped theater has 422 seats plus 6 wheelchair spots, and features computerized lighting and sound systems along with an orchestra pit and dressing rooms.
This venue is home to the CAC’s Texas Music Series, the Central Texas Orchestral Society, Temple Lions Follies, a variety of concert and children’s programming and the Sweet Adelines regularly perform on stage. The CAC’s stage is a favorite area resource for special events like band concerts, school plays, dance recitals, and UIL one-act play competitions.
The CAC office is usually open Monday – Friday 8:30 to 4:00. The box office will open one hour prior to doors opening on performance dates. Check the Upcoming Events page for performance times. Galleries are open during normal office hours, and most weekends if events have the building open for other reasons. Call during the week to determine if the galleries will be open on Saturday and Sunday.
While most shows are reserved seating, the Cultural Activities Center reserves the right to alter seating as may be needed do to special circumstances.
Advanced tickets can be purchased through the website or by calling 254.773.9926. If tickets still remain, they can be purchased at the door the night of the show. The box office opens one hour prior to the door opening.
Tickets are emailed to you to the email address on file. Paperless tickets are acceptable by showing them on your smart phone. We are always willing to reprint your tickets if needed.
Please email admin@cacarts.org or call the administrative office during business hours with your ticketing question. Request for refunds or exchanges will be denied as all ticket sales are final.
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and one hour prior to doors opening. Tickets for shows that are not sold out are available for purchase at the door on the evening of the show. Tickets are available for purchase at our Events page.
Parking is always free. Lots can be found on the west side of the facility and the north side lot that adjoins the Mayborn Convention Center.
Please contact us with a brief description or come by during normal hours of operation to see if it has been turned in.
For some events, we have contracted professional full cash bar service. Beverages are only offered before the performance and during intermission. Outside alcohol is ONLY permitted for private party events.
No. For some events, we contract with local food vendors to be on site. For many events we have snacks, water, and soft drinks for sale.
Each show will have its own age policy, but generally those 17 and under need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
If you are late to a performance, please don’t disrupt the performer or audience in the middle of a song. Please wait to be seated until the next appropriate break.
We want everyone to be relaxed and have a great experience. Our shows consist of classical, rock, and singer songwriters, so the norms may change per show. Some performances are more relaxed and encourage audience participation while others are more formal.
The recording policy is set by each artist. Most touring artists have restrictions that do not allow for any type of recording device during a show. Please email director@cacarts.org prior to the show to get the specific performers policy.
Service animals are always welcome; your pet dog, cat, chicken, goldfish, mini goat, and horse are not.
For an artist to be considered for booking, their resume or credentials should be submitted by emailing director@cacarts.org. To rent the theater for a private event, please contact admin@cacarts.org.
No. The CAC does not have an ATM on-site.
No. The CAC is a tobacco free/vape free venue.
Don’t miss a moment of the music! Get your season tickets to the Texas Music Series and Classical Music Series at the Cultural Activities Center and enjoy exclusive access to an incredible lineup of performances. Secure your spot today and experience the best in live music all year long!
3011 N. 3rd St, Temple, TX 76501
8:30 AM-4:00 PM M-F
254.773.9926
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