Hartford, CT venue guide
Plan your visit to Bushnell/ Belding Theater in Hartford, CT with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Backpacks and bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches are prohibited, and all guests and bags are subject to search through hand wanding and walk-through metal detectors, with exceptions considered for medically necessary items and diaper bags after inspection. Weapons of any size (including pocket knives and multi-tools), outside food and drink, recording devices, selfie sticks, tripods, laser pointers, signs, and noisemakers are also banned.
Entrances
The Belding Theater is inside The Bushnell at 166 Capitol Avenue; lobbies open two hours before most performances and seating begins about 30 minutes before start time. The accessible entrance for Belding performances is through the box office, and anyone who leaves the building is screened again on re-entry.
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Backpacks and bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches are prohibited, and all guests and bags are subject to search through hand wanding and walk-through metal detectors, with exceptions considered for medically necessary items and diaper bags after inspection. Weapons of any size (including pocket knives and multi-tools), outside food and drink, recording devices, selfie sticks, tripods, laser pointers, signs, and noisemakers are also banned.
Verified Sep 25, 2026The Bushnell official site
Verified Sep 25, 2026The Bushnell official site
The Belding Theater has wheelchair and mobility-accessible locations on both the orchestra and mezzanine levels, and elevators serve both theaters. Free assistive listening devices and sensory bags are loaned at the Customer Relations desk in the first-floor Belding lobby with a photo ID, and ASL-interpreted performances can be requested through info@bushnell.org.
Verified Sep 25, 2026The Bushnell official site
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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166 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT, 06106
CTtransit buses and the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system both serve downtown Hartford near The Bushnell, and bicycle parking is available in the State of Connecticut lot.
Verified Sep 25, 2026The Bushnell official site
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Drinks and snacks are sold throughout the lobbies and light fare is served at The Bushnell Cafe in the box office lobby, and cafe and concession items may be taken into the theater. Guests may bring one sealed water bottle of 16 ounces or less or an empty non-glass bottle; other outside food and drink are not allowed.
Verified Sep 25, 2026The Bushnell official site
Accessible restrooms are located throughout the building, and a family restroom with a changing table is on the third level of the Belding Theater lobbies.
Verified Sep 25, 2026The Bushnell official site
Souvenirs are sold in the lobbies for select performances; show merchandise is sold by the producing organization rather than The Bushnell.
Verified Sep 25, 2026The Bushnell official site
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