Seattle, WA venue guide
Plan your visit to Taper Auditorium in Seattle, WA with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Large bags, knapsacks, and backpacks are not allowed in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium; complimentary coat check is available in the Grand Lobby during events. Personal bags may enter if they fit comfortably on a lap or under a seat, and security may search bags.
Entrances
Public entrances face Third Avenue at Benaroya Hall (200 University Street). Arrive early; latecomers may wait in the Stroum Grand Lobby with a video feed and are reseated only during appropriate pauses. Metal detectors may be used.
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Large bags, knapsacks, and backpacks are not allowed in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium; complimentary coat check is available in the Grand Lobby during events. Personal bags may enter if they fit comfortably on a lap or under a seat, and security may search bags.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Benaroya Hall FAQ / Getting Here
Benaroya Hall is barrier-free with wheelchair seating (including barrier-free Rear Orchestra) and elevator access to other levels. Barrier-free entry is via Third Avenue, also reachable by elevator from the garage or Symphony Station. Assistive listening is available in Taper Auditorium; service animals are welcome. Request accommodations when buying tickets.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Benaroya Hall / Seattle Symphony 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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200 University St, Seattle, WA, 98101
Sound Transit Link light rail stops at Symphony Station directly beneath Benaroya Hall (1 Line and 2 Line). The hall also notes bus access; see the Getting Here page for current options.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Benaroya Hall Getting Here / Sound Transit Symphony Station
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Lobby bars and concessions typically open before events; bottled water may be taken into the auditorium, while other food and drink are for lobby areas. Outside food and beverages other than water are prohibited. Dining options such as Marianna's Cafe and Muse operate on posted schedules around performances.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Benaroya Hall Dining / FAQ
Accessible restrooms are available on every level, including an ADA single-use restroom in the Taper lobby reached by elevator.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Benaroya Hall Accessibility
Official guest-services pages emphasize coat check and lobby amenities but do not publish a standing merchandise policy for Taper events; availability depends on the presenter and performance.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Benaroya Hall FAQ
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