Cincinnati, OH venue guide
Plan your visit to Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Clear bags up to 12" x 12" x 6" and small clutches up to 6" x 9" are allowed; larger or non-clear bags beyond the clutch size are banned. Medically necessary and diaper bags may enter with the guest and are searched. Tour VIP merch bags are allowed if screened. Jackets and bags are inspected; magnetometer screening is used.
Entrances
The theatre is at 317 East 5th Street. The main entrance is under the marquee; The Ballroom entrance is the glass door immediately left of the main doors. Guests may line up up to one hour before doors; there is no re-entry. The box office is through the far-left doors at the main entrance.
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Clear bags up to 12" x 12" x 6" and small clutches up to 6" x 9" are allowed; larger or non-clear bags beyond the clutch size are banned. Medically necessary and diaper bags may enter with the guest and are searched. Tour VIP merch bags are allowed if screened. Jackets and bags are inspected; magnetometer screening is used.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Taft Theatre FAQ
ADA-accessible entrances and seating are available; ADA seats are sold as consecutive odd-numbered accessible/companion pairs via Ticketmaster or the box office. There is no elevator—balcony seating requires stairs. ASL interpretation can be requested at least three weeks ahead. Service animals are allowed. Gender-neutral and ADA restrooms are to the right of the theatre doors in the main lobby.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Taft Theatre ADA / FAQ
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
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317 East 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
The venue notes it is within walking distance of the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar as well as downtown parking. Check current Connector stop maps for the nearest downtown stations relative to East 5th Street.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Taft Theatre Directions & Parking
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Dewey's Pizza slices are sold at the Main Bar (stairs below the lobby toward The Ballroom) and a balcony stand; chips, nuts, and candy are also available. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic drinks are sold with valid ID. Guests may bring up to two sealed non-alcoholic plastic bottles (up to 33.8 fl oz each, not frozen) or an empty soft squeezable bottle refillable at the lobby fountain.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Taft Theatre FAQ / Rules
A gender-neutral and ADA-accessible restroom is to the right of the theatre doors in the main lobby, near a water fountain. Ask staff for other restroom locations by level.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Taft Theatre FAQ
Official VIP merchandise package bags from the tour are allowed even if they do not meet clear-bag specs, after screening. The venue does not otherwise publish a standing merch booth policy; availability depends on the artist.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Taft Theatre Rules & Prohibited Items
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