Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is Annapolis’s community arts center, housed in the brick former Annapolis High School on Chase Street. Its main auditorium hosts touring concerts and comedy alongside the city’s symphony, opera, ballet, and choral companies.
It’s an easy, low-stress venue with free parking. Here’s what to know.
Maryland Hall Venue Information
- Address: 801 Chase St, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Location: Downtown Annapolis Arts District, off Spa Road near West Street
- Capacity: The main auditorium seats more than 725
- Accessibility: Handicap accessible, with accessible parking behind the building
- Format: Seated auditorium
Upcoming Concerts and Tickets at Maryland Hall
Lalah Hathaway
November 16, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
See upcoming shows on our Maryland Hall event listings or browse the full DC Social Guide concert calendar. Visit the official Maryland Hall website for the full calendar.
Who Books Shows at Maryland Hall?
Maryland Hall presents its own series and is home to four resident companies: the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, Annapolis Opera, Ballet Theatre of Maryland, and Live Arts Maryland. Partners including Rams Head also present concerts in the auditorium.
Parking at Maryland Hall
Free parking is available around the building. Overflow parking is at neighboring Bates Middle School. Paid garages within walking distance include the Park Place Garage at the Westin Annapolis and the West Garrett Parking Garage. Arrive early if you want to park close.
Getting There and Rideshare
There’s no rail service in Annapolis, so most guests drive. Rideshare drivers can drop off at the main entrance on Chase Street.
What to Expect at Maryland Hall
Maryland Hall is a working arts center, with classes, studios, and galleries throughout the building alongside the auditorium. Shows are seated, and the crowd ranges from symphony subscribers to fans of touring rock and folk acts.
Maryland Hall History
The building opened in 1932 as Annapolis High School. In 1979 a group of local arts supporters turned it into a community arts center, managed through a partnership with Anne Arundel County Public Schools. It has since been renovated and expanded several times.
Maryland Hall FAQ
Is parking free at Maryland Hall?
Yes. Free parking surrounds the building, with overflow at Bates Middle School.
Is Maryland Hall seated?
Yes. The main auditorium is a seated hall.
Is Maryland Hall accessible?
Yes, with accessible parking behind the building.
Who performs at Maryland Hall?
Touring concerts and comedy, plus the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, Annapolis Opera, Ballet Theatre of Maryland, and Live Arts Maryland.
Also nearby: Rams Head On Stage.
Hours, policies, and parking details can change. Check the official venue website before you go.
Map and Directions
Maryland Hall
801 Chase St
Annapolis, MD 21401