Waterbury, CT venue guide
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Bag policy
Large bags and backpacks aren't allowed. Security may use metal-detector wands and/or pat-downs, and all bags may be inspected. Also banned: weapons, alcohol, outside food and drinks (including water), smoking and vaping, laser pointers, noisemakers, chairs, balloons and other projectiles, and animals other than service animals. Banned items must go back to the car.
Entrances
The Palace Theater is at 100 East Main St. Lobby doors open 60 minutes before Broadway shows and 90 minutes before most mainstage concerts; theatre doors open 30 minutes before showtime unless announced otherwise. Latecomers are seated at management's discretion; a lobby screen shows the performance while they wait. Children under 24 months need an infant ticket. Box office: 203-346-2000.
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Large bags and backpacks aren't allowed. Security may use metal-detector wands and/or pat-downs, and all bags may be inspected. Also banned: weapons, alcohol, outside food and drinks (including water), smoking and vaping, laser pointers, noisemakers, chairs, balloons and other projectiles, and animals other than service animals. Banned items must go back to the car.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Palace Theater Waterbury — FAQ
Verified Oct 9, 2026Palace Theater Waterbury — FAQ
Ramps and elevators connect the box office lobby, orchestra and mezzanine. Wheelchair locations are on the orchestra level; tell the box office about needs when buying. Headsets are at coat check (license or card held), and Bluetooth hearing-aid streaming works through the Sennheiser MobileConnect app. Some performances are open-captioned. A quiet room is in the orchestra lobby.
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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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100 East Main St, Waterbury, CT, 06702
The theater doesn't publish public transit options; its directions page covers the Scovill Street garage and the East Main St drop-off. CTtransit Waterbury buses serve downtown; check CTtransit's trip planner.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
The concessions table sells classic snacks and drinks, including Fascia's Chocolates; popcorn is sold only at select shows. Bars on the orchestra and mezzanine levels serve beer, wine and cocktails before and during shows (ID required for each purchase). The Poli Club serves food at select performances. Outside food and drinks aren't allowed.
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Accessible restrooms are on the orchestra level, the mezzanine level and in the Poli Club.
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The Palace Theater doesn't publish merch details; artist and show merch varies by event.
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