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Mandel Concert Hall

America's Most Beautiful Concert Hall

Severance Music Center, home of The Cleveland Orchestra since 1931, is one of the most celebrated concert halls in the world. Located in Cleveland’s University Circle, it hosts the Orchestra’s performances, rehearsals, and education programs throughout the year. Severance features the renowned Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and the intimate Reinberger Chamber Hall, both known for their exceptional acoustics and historic architectural beauty. 

For a virtual tour of Severance Music Center and some deeper historical context, visit our interactive Google Arts & Culture page.

Directions & Parking

Directions

Severance is located on the campus of Case Western Reserve University in University Circle, about 4 miles east of Downtown Cleveland, at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East Boulevard.

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Parking

The most convenient parking option is Case Western Reserve University's (CWRU) Campus Center Garage. The garage is located directly adjacent to Severance off East Blvd., and provides stair and elevator access to the hall.

Pre-Paid Parking

Pre-paid parking can be acquired at the point of purchase when you reserve your tickets for a concert online or over the phone. If you decide to reserve parking after purchasing tickets for a concert, passes are also available through most concert pages and/or by calling the Ticket Office.

Availability for pre-paid parking fluctuates from concert-to-concert.

Accessible Parking

Accessible Parking is available in the Campus Center Garage on a first-come, first-served basis for vehicles bearing valid DMV accessible parking placards or license.

Garage staff can direct you to those parking areas as well as van-accessible parking spaces. Prepaid parking is not required but still recommended to ensure a spot in the garage.

Additional Parking

Additional event parking is available in the Case Western Reserve University Lot 1 off Euclid Ave. across from Severance; at the University Circle Lot 13A on Adelbert Road; and at the Cleveland Botanical Garden parking garage on East Blvd.

Rentals & Private Booking

Rent a space at Severance for your wedding, party, or corporate event.

From the gilded splendor of the Bogomolny-Kozerefski Grand Foyer and the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall, to the intimate atmosphere of our Taplin-First Energy Suite and Reinberger Chamber Hall, the fine details of meetings, conferences, galas, and events are enhanced by our impeccable service and attention to detail.

In addition to singular events, Severance offers the perfect space to entertain concert attendees for before and/or after concerts.