Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University

Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, United States on 80 Forsyth St NW. Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University is rated 4.6 out of 5 in the category performing arts theater in United States. This season the Rialto celebrates two major milestones: 100 years as an anchor for the arts in downtown Atlanta, and 20 years as the performing arts center at Georgia State University! The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University is the cultural centerpiece of downtown, located in the heart of Atlanta’s historic Fairlie-Poplar district. Our mission is to inspire, educate and entertain diverse audiences by presenting innovative and exceptional arts programming and cultivating community partnerships. Our intimate, 833-seat performing arts venue is home to the Rialto Series, featuring the best of national and international jazz, world music and dance; and Georgia State’s School of Music performances; as well as the downtown go-to venue for other arts organizations’ performances, visiting companies and independent film screenings. Each year, the Rialto Center presents the Rialto Series--a unique subscription series featuring world-class artists, presenting the best in world music, jazz, contemporary dance, and international programs, as well as the cinematic arts. In addition, the Rialto offers innovative educational programs to students and the general public. The Rialto is proud of its fast-growing reputation as the arts center that brings once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences to the southeast and challenges patrons to expand their artistic worldview. The Rialto is proud to be part of Georgia State University. Georgia State is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, and is a leading research institution of higher learning, ranked among the top 14 “up and coming” national universities and 12th among the country’s most diverse institutions. More than 32,000 students are enrolled annually, arriving from every county in Georgia, all 50 states and 159 countries.