Hartford, CT venue guide
Plan your visit to Bushnell Theatre/ Mortensen Hall in Hartford, CT with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
All persons and bags subject to search; security may use hand wands / walk-through magnetometers. Backpacks or large bags larger than 12" × 12" × 6" prohibited. Exceptions considered for medically necessary items and diaper bags after inspection. Outside food, alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverages prohibited (see concessions for sealed water exception). Arrive 30–60 minutes early. This information applies to public events.
Entrances
166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Accessible entrances at far-left corner of Capitol Ave for Mortensen and through box office lobby for Belding/Mortensen. Lobbies open 2 hours before most performances; seating ~30 minutes prior. Late seating may be held in lobby per production. Anyone exiting subject to search/wanding/magnetometer on re-entry. This information applies to public events.
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All persons and bags subject to search; security may use hand wands / walk-through magnetometers. Backpacks or large bags larger than 12" × 12" × 6" prohibited. Exceptions considered for medically necessary items and diaper bags after inspection. Outside food, alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverages prohibited (see concessions for sealed water exception). Arrive 30–60 minutes early. This information applies to public events.
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Verified Sep 14, 2026The Bushnell — Guest Services & Policies
Verified Sep 14, 2026The Bushnell — Guest Services & Policies
Mortensen: wheelchair/mobility accessible seating on orchestra level only (mezzanine/balcony via stairs). Belding: accessible on orchestra and mezzanine (some rear orchestra/mezzanine seats stair-only). Elevators between levels. Assistive listening (ListenTech + Sennheiser MobileConnect app), ASL on designated performances, open captioning Friday Broadway evenings, sensory bags at Customer Relations. Accessibility Coordinator: info@bushnell.org / 860-987-5900. This information applies to public events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026The Bushnell — Accessibility / Guest Services
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
CTfastrak and CTtransit serve downtown Hartford / The Bushnell. Plan trips in Google Maps or TransitApp; CTtransit 860-525-9181 / cttransit.com. Bike parking available in State lot. This information applies to public events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026The Bushnell — Directions & Parking
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Beverage service and snacks in lobbies; light fare at The Bushnell Café (box office lobby). Patrons may bring one sealed water bottle ≤16 oz or an empty non-glass bottle to refill at fountains. Café food and concessions permitted in the theater; other outside food/beverage not permitted unless specified. This information applies to public events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026The Bushnell — Guest Services & Policies
Accessible restrooms on most levels (all three Belding lobby levels; off Mortensen Grand Foyer East Marquee hallway). Family restrooms with changing table: East Marquee hallway off Grand Foyer and 3rd level Belding lobbies. This information applies to public events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026The Bushnell — Accessibility / Guest Services
Souvenirs available in lobby areas for select performances. Show-related merchandise sold by the producing organization (Bushnell not responsible for defective merch). This information applies to public events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026The Bushnell — Guest Services & Policies
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