Rental Information
Completed in June 2010, the Shalin Liu Performance Center is the premiere chamber recital hall North of Boston. Featured in Boston Globe’s “2010 Best of the New: Diversions,” the Shalin Liu Performance Center is heralded as “an intimate, beautifully appointed hall with clear acoustics and dramatic views of the sea, making it one of New England’s most magical spots for chamber music.” The New York Times proclaimed “The Shalin Liu Center [is]...beautiful to the eye as well as to the ear…”
Imagine hosting your special event in this intimate setting with breathtaking views of the ocean—whether presenting a concert, hosting a benefit or celebrating your own special event.
The Shalin Liu Performance Center (SLPC) is a new concert hall with state-of-the-art acoustics and breathtaking ocean views. The SLPC was built by Rockport Music for the Rockport Chamber Music Festival which has presented chamber music of the highest caliber since 1981. With the addition of the new performance center, the organization has expanded its artistic to extend throughout the year and including jazz, classical, pop and world music, Metropolitan Opera and National Theatre of England simulcasts, as well as many other programs.
The Concert Hall is a true chamber music facility that is ideal for small chamber ensembles. In addition to the Concert Hall, the Reception Hall is a beautiful event space with dramatic ocean views available to the community and private individuals for special events including conferences, wedding receptions, and dinners.
View the floor plans
Conference Rooms
Cocktail and Dance Floor
Banquet
with Ensemble
Rental Rates & Availability
Due to our Chamber Music Festival, the Hall availability is limited during the summer months, especially June and July. For availability and current rental rates, please contact Rockport Music’s Venue Manager at 978-546-7391 x.111 for more information. A Preferred Caterers List is available online or upon request.
Please contact the Venue Manager to schedule a tour of the Shalin Liu Performance Center We hope to work with you in creating an incredible experience for your concert or special event.
Concert Hall Specifications
Seating Capacity: 330
Stage Size: 16 ft. deep and 29 ft. wide
Steinway 9 ft. Grand Piano
Green Room
Projection Equipment-Panasonic PT-DW1000W with 11 x 20 ft. drop down projection screen
Lighting –House and Stage Lighting
Audio Visual-Allen & Heath GL2800
sound board; built-in sound system
Box Office Services Available
House Management Provided |
Reception Hall Specifications
Capacity
Banquet Seating– 150 to 160
Standing Reception—250
Banquet seating with Reception/Dance Floor area—approx. 100-120
Approximately 2000 Square Feet
Reception Hall Amenities
Catering Kitchen with stove, convection ovens, sink, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer
Baldwin Baby Grand Piano
Banquet Chairs-160
Restrooms available on same floor
Lectern
Rectangular Banquet Tables are available |
Weekends
|
Fri, Sat, Sun
Concert Hall
Reception Hall |
Private
$3000
$3500 |
Non-Profit
$1500
$1500 |
Peak Season (May-Sept.)
Saturdays |
$5000
|
TBD
|
Weekdays |
Mon-Thurs |
Private |
Non-Profit |
Concert Hall
5 Hours
8 Hours
|
$1500
$2000
|
$750
$1000
|
Reception Hall
5 Hours
8 Hours |
$1000
$1500
|
$500
$750
|
Holidays have a $500 surcharge. The time listed above includes 2 1/2 hours for load-in and load-out, including catering and sound equipment. Other Rates may apply.
Recording Rate: Weekdays $150/hr.
Weekends $190/hr.
Deposit: A 50% Deposit is required at time of signing the contract.
Staffing: All events held in the Shalin Liu Performance Center will have a Rockport Music representative on-site responsible for handling needs in the facility and the event.
Documents
Download the Rental Information as a PDF
Download a list of Preffered Caterers
Download our Caterer Usage Policy
Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street
Rockport, MA 01966
Venue Manager Office is located next door at 35 Main Street.
