Payne & Mencias Palladium Events and Visitor Guide

The Payne & Mencias Palladium concert hall at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts is home to the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and the annual Center Presents season of concerts and other performances from the worlds of classical, jazz, pop, rock, country, comedy and more.

Past performers have included Tony Bennett, the B-52s, Harry Connick Jr., Sheryl Crow, B.B. King, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, and Yo-Yo Ma.

On the Palladium’s Gallery Level is the Great American Songbook Foundation and its Songbook Archives and Exhibit Gallery, with rotating installations of artifacts and images commemorating our nation’s rich legacy of timeless popular music.

Upcoming Events

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Official Performance Information

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For a full list of upcoming performances, information about resident companies, and to purchase tickets, please visit the official Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts website. 

Directions and Parking

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Conveniently located at 1 Carter Green, Carmel, the Payne & Mencias Palladium is near Carmel City Center along the Monon Trail.

Parking for the Payne & Mencias Palladium is convenient and free. Several public parking garages and surface lots are located throughout Carmel City Center, all within walking distance of the venue. Because parking can fill quickly before popular performances and special events, plan to arrive early to allow time to park and walk to the Palladium.

All public parking in Carmel is free. Valet parking may also be available for select performances for an additional fee.

Nearby Dining & Lodging

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There are a wide variety of hotels near the Payne & Mencias Palladium, perfect for an overnight after enjoying a show. The Hotel Carmichael is literal steps away if you're looking for a walkable option, and other hotels near the Palladium just a quick drive away.

If you're looking to grab a bite to eat before or after a performance, you have plenty of options. Enjoy a decadent, sweet treat at the Cake Bake Shop, or enjoy full meals at walkable restaurants such as Vivante Restaurant & Bar or divvy. Other nearby restaurants include 1933 Lounge, Anthony's Chophouse, Juniper on Main and Monterey Coastal.

Things to Do Nearby

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Make the most of your concert experience by exploring nearby Carmel City Center, Midtown Plaza and the Carmel Arts & Design District. Enjoy dinner or drinks at a local restaurant, browse nearby shops, take a walk along the Monon Trail or stay overnight at Hotel Carmichael — all within walking distance or a short drive of the Palladium. During the holiday season, be sure to walk through the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, an authentic German holiday market just outside the Palladium. 

Accessibility

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The Palladium offers accessible entrances, seating and restrooms, as well as courtesy wheelchairs and assisted-listening devices. ASL interpretation is also available with advance notice. Read our guide to a comfortable and accessible evening at the Palladium for details on parking, arrival, seating and other accommodations.