Wilkes Barre, PA venue guide
Plan your visit to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes Barre, PA with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Bags under 12x6x12 inches are allowed; all bags are searched and metal detectors are used. Prohibited items include weapons, outside food or beverages, large bags, professional cameras, and recording devices. Medications require original labeled packaging and matching photo ID; re-entry is generally not allowed.
Entrances
Main stage doors open 90 minutes before performances; Chandelier Concert doors open one hour before. The far-right brass doors are button-operated. Tickets must be ready for scanning; screenshots are invalid. Will Call starts two hours before show and requires buyer photo ID.
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Bags under 12x6x12 inches are allowed; all bags are searched and metal detectors are used. Prohibited items include weapons, outside food or beverages, large bags, professional cameras, and recording devices. Medications require original labeled packaging and matching photo ID; re-entry is generally not allowed.
Verified Sep 14, 2026F.M. Kirby Center FAQ
Accessible seating is available for wheelchair, vision, and hearing needs through the box office. Accessible bathrooms are left of the main lobby. The far-right brass doors have a button operator; mezzanine and balcony seating require stairs. Interpreters are available with advance notice.
Verified Sep 14, 2026F.M. Kirby Center FAQ (Accessibility)
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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71 Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18701
The James F. Conahan Intermodal Transportation Center is adjacent to the theatre. Official pages emphasize parking and do not specify bus routes; guests should confirm local transit to downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Verified Sep 14, 2026F.M. Kirby Center Parking (Intermodal Center)
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Outside food and drinks are prohibited. Bars and snack stands sell beverages and snacks; cash, credit, and debit are accepted. An ATM is in the main lobby.
Verified Sep 14, 2026F.M. Kirby Center FAQ
Accessible bathrooms are located left of the main lobby next to the main bar. The FAQ does not fully map other restroom locations; guests should ask ushers.
Verified Sep 14, 2026F.M. Kirby Center FAQ (Accessibility)
Performers may sell merchandise, with payment methods varying by artist. No fixed official booth map is published; guests should ask staff on show night.
Verified Sep 14, 2026F.M. Kirby Center FAQ (payment options)
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