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Our Venues

M&T Bank Exchange

Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center

The M&T Bank Exchange is a newly renovated historic venue that offers an unmatched setting for events. This unique space provides a flexible, state-of-the-art experience that will accommodate the exchange of ideas, stories, art, music, vows and celebration at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center.

M&T Bank Exchange

About The Exchange

  • The addition of two new steel balconies
  • Preserved historic ceiling and windows with modern nods to the history of the building
  • A 26×14-foot HD video screen
  • A seating mechanism that rolls out electronically with theatrical seating—can accommodate 280 people on the first floor
  • State-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment
  • Brand new lobby, with crystal chandeliers, that can act as a separate event space

As promised, the M&T Bank Exchange is a flexible event space with advanced technology, and we are serving many diverse users. It might be the perfect space for your next event so I hope you will be in touch. Our professional team can take care of all of your needs ... with easy parking adjacent to the facility!

Andrew Springer

Executive Director, M&T Bank Exchange