What is the bag policy at Capitol Center for the Arts?
No venue-specific bag policy was published in Capitol Center for the Arts’ official public information checked. Guests should review current event entry guidance before attending.
Concord, NH venue guide
Plan your visit to Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
No venue-specific bag policy was published in Capitol Center for the Arts’ official public information checked. Guests should review current event entry guidance before attending.
Entrances
The Capitol Center for the Arts' main hall, the 1,300-seat Swope Theater (formerly the Chubb Theatre), is at 44 S Main St, Concord; the CCA also runs BNH Stage. The lobby and box office open about 60 minutes before showtime, and theatre doors about 30 minutes before (see your pre-show email). Bags: one small bag up to 6x9 or a clear bag up to 12x6x12; no backpacks. Metal detectors may be used.
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No venue-specific bag policy was published in Capitol Center for the Arts’ official public information checked. Guests should review current event entry guidance before attending.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Capitol Center for the Arts — FAQs
ADA spots with removable seats and adjacent companion seats are marked when ordering online; note if you'd like the seat left in place. Wheelchairs are available from ushers, and staff can help from the curb (call ahead). The Swope's elevator reaches the orchestra level, but not the balcony. Free listening-enhancement headsets at the box office; earplugs from ushers.
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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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44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301
The Swope Theater is at 44 S Main St in downtown Concord. The CCA publishes no transit directions; it's within walking distance of many downtown restaurants.
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Food and drinks from the CCA's concessions stand and bars may be taken into the theatre. At the Swope Theater, pizza must be eaten in the Governor's Hall lobby. The nearest ATM is several blocks away, so bring any cash you need.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Capitol Center for the Arts — FAQs
The CCA doesn't publish restroom locations. At the Swope Theater, an elevator runs from the lobby entrance level to the orchestra level, but the balcony is stairs-only. There's no coat check; lost and found is at the box office.
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The CCA doesn't publish merch details. Artists who meet fans usually do so in the lobby or Governor's Hall after the show; audiences aren't allowed backstage.
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