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Bag policy
Kentucky Performing Arts bans coolers, briefcases, backpacks, cinch bags, luggage, computer bags, camera bags and duffel bags. It also bans weapons, outside food and drink, illegal drugs, cameras, video cameras, selfie sticks and recording devices. Only service animals are allowed. KPA won't store items. Walk-through scanners are used at every venue.
Entrances
Whitney Hall is in the Kentucky Center at 501 W Main St. The venue opens at least 1 hour before curtain, and the theater opens for seating about 30 minutes before most shows. Late arrivals may face a seating hold set by the presenter. Walk-through scanners are used, and no weapons are allowed. Photos and recording are banned at most shows. Every patron needs a ticket regardless of age.
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Kentucky Performing Arts bans coolers, briefcases, backpacks, cinch bags, luggage, computer bags, camera bags and duffel bags. It also bans weapons, outside food and drink, illegal drugs, cameras, video cameras, selfie sticks and recording devices. Only service animals are allowed. KPA won't store items. Walk-through scanners are used at every venue.
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KPA offers assistive listening devices, audio description, captioning, sign language interpreters, large-print programs and sensory-friendly services at the Kentucky Center and Brown Theatre. If a scheduled accessible performance doesn't fit, call the Accessibility Hotline to ask for the service at another performance: (502) 566-5111 (V), 711 relay, or access@kentuckyperformingarts.org.
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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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5th & 6th on Main St., Louisville, KY, 40202
The Kentucky Center is on W Main St in downtown Louisville, within walking distance of downtown hotels. KPA doesn't publish transit directions, but TARC buses serve downtown, so check TARC's trip planner.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
The Lexus Lounge inside the Kentucky Center opens 90 minutes before most Whitney Hall and Bomhard performances, with full bar service and light bites. No outside food or drink is allowed.
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KPA doesn't publish restroom locations for this hall. Ask an usher, or contact the Accessibility Hotline for accessible facilities.
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KPA doesn't publish a merch policy. Merch varies by show and presenter. Outside cameras and recording devices aren't allowed.
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