Directions . . .

Directions to the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University
147 Warsaw Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA

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From Interstate 81 (driving South):

• From I-81, take exit 245, Port Republic Road.
• Turn right at the end of the ramp onto Port Republic Road.
• After half a mile, turn right onto South Main Street (U.S. 11 North).
• At the first stoplight, turn left onto Warsaw Avenue. The Center is on South Main Street; however, the main audience entrance is located around the back of the building.
• Proceed straight ahead on Warsaw Ave. Free parking is available in the Warsaw Parking Deck located directly behind the Forbes Center.
• Exit the parking deck on the ground floor. Walk outside towards the back entrance to the Forbes Center, across the West Plaza. Enter the first set of doors on your right to access the Forbes Center Box Office and all performance venues.
• Short-term metered parking spaces are available in the Warsaw Parking Deck to accommodate audience members wishing to purchase or pick up tickets at the box office.
• Handicapped parking spaces are available on the first floor of the Warsaw Parking Deck and drop-off and pick-up will be allowed in the West Plaza Circle.

From Interstate 81 (driving North):

• From I-81, take exit 245, Port Republic Road.
•  Turn left at the end of the ramp onto Port Republic Road.
• After half a mile, turn right onto South Main Street (U.S. 11 North).
• At the first stoplight, turn left onto Warsaw Avenue. Note: The Center is on South Main Street; however, the main audience entrance is located around the back of the building.
• Proceed straight ahead on Warsaw Ave. Free parking is available in the Warsaw Parking Deck located directly behind the Forbes Center.
• Exit the parking deck on the ground floor. Walk outside towards the back entrance to the Forbes Center, across the West Plaza. Enter the first set of doors on your right to access the Forbes Center Box Office and all performance venues.
• Short-term metered parking spaces are available in the Warsaw Parking Deck to accommodate audience members wishing to purchase or pick up tickets at the box office.
• Handicapped parking spaces are available on the first floor of the Warsaw Parking Deck and drop-off and pick-up will be allowed in the West Plaza Circle.

From U.S. 33 (driving East):

• From U.S. 33 heading east, turn right onto High Street (Va. 42 South).
• Proceed to the next light and turn left onto Cantrell Avenue.
• Turn right at the next light onto South Main Street (U.S. 11 South).
• Proceed to the second light, passing the Forbes Center on your right, and turn right onto Warsaw Avenue. The Center is on South Main Street; however, the main audience entrance is located around the back of the building.
• Proceed straight ahead on Warsaw Ave. Free parking is available in the Warsaw Parking Deck located directly behind the Forbes Center.
• Exit the parking deck on the ground floor. Walk outside towards the back entrance to the Forbes Center, across the West Plaza. Enter the first set of doors on your right to access the Forbes Center Box Office and all performance venues.
• Short-term metered parking spaces are available in the Warsaw Parking Deck to accommodate audience members wishing to purchase or pick up tickets at the box office.
• Handicapped parking spaces are available on the first floor of the Warsaw Parking Deck and drop-off and pick-up will be allowed in the West Plaza Circle.

From U.S. 33 (driving West):

• From U.S. 33 heading west, cross over I-81 and turn left onto Cantrell Avenue.
• At the fourth light, turn left onto South Main Street.
• At the next light, turn right onto South Main Street (U.S. 11 South).
• Proceed to the second light, passing the Forbes Center on your right, and turn right onto Warsaw Avenue. The Center is on South Main Street; however, the main audience entrance is located around the back of the building.
• Proceed straight ahead on Warsaw Ave. Free parking is available in the Warsaw Parking Deck located directly behind the Forbes Center.
• Exit the parking deck on the ground floor. Walk outside towards the back entrance to the Forbes Center, across the West Plaza. Enter the first set of doors on your right to access the Forbes Center Box Office and all performance venues.
• Short-term metered parking spaces are available in the Warsaw Parking Deck to accommodate audience members wishing to purchase or pick up tickets at the box office.
• Handicapped parking spaces are available on the first floor of the Warsaw Parking Deck and drop-off and pick-up will be allowed in the West Plaza Circle.