Our Venues

Nestled in the heart of the world-famous Sonoma wine country, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is the North Bay’s premier arts center hosting nearly 500,000 people annually. In addition to our rich performing arts tradition, part of the mission of the non-profit Center is to provide professional quality facilities and services to our community. Our spacious auditoriums, outdoor festival grounds, and intimate meeting rooms are capable of accommodating a wide range of special events such as concerts and performing arts programs, lectures, seminars, weddings, and truly unique parties for groups of all sizes. The Center is conveniently located off the Highway 101 corridor just north of Santa Rosa, with ample parking for all patrons.

Ruth Finley Person Theater

Described as “a plush theater in the California wine county” by Rolling Stone Magazine, the Ruth Finley Person Theater is the largest fixed seat venue in Sonoma County.

East Auditorium

The 400 seat newly remodeled East Auditorium (formerly known as The Merlo Theater) provides a comfortable fit for seminars, lectures, school plays, and recitals.

Fireside Room

The intimate Fireside Room with its charming gas-powered fireplace, adds uniqueness to any special event.

Pavilion

The Pavilion is the ideal outdoor location to utilize as a blank canvas for creating your special event.

Lytton Rancheria Grand Lobby

The Grand Lobby is a magnificent space which adds prestige to any large special event.

Atrium

This 9,000 square foot indoor space has an alfresco ambiance offering versatility and creativity to any special occasion.

Carston Cabaret

The intimate Carston Cabaret is both comfortable and elegant, providing the ideal creative space for performances, speaker presentations, and special gatherings.

Conference Rooms

Three conference rooms on campus provide the perfect breakout, meeting, or party space.