Tacoma, WA venue guide
Plan your visit to Temple Theatre in Tacoma, WA with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Guests may bring one clear bag up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches, or a small clutch, purse, or wallet up to 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches. Prohibited items include weapons, outside alcohol, illegal substances, glass containers, laptops and tablets, poster tubes, laser pointers, and fireworks.
Entrances
The historic Temple Theatre is at 47 St. Helens Avenue in downtown Tacoma. The box office opens one hour before showtime on event days only. Age restrictions (18+ or 21+) are enforced with no exceptions; valid ID is required for restricted shows and for the 21+ bar area. Re-entry is allowed with a hand stamp from the box office.
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Guests may bring one clear bag up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches, or a small clutch, purse, or wallet up to 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches. Prohibited items include weapons, outside alcohol, illegal substances, glass containers, laptops and tablets, poster tubes, laser pointers, and fireworks.
Verified Oct 3, 2026Temple Theatre Tacoma Venue Guidelines
General-admission floor seating is ADA accessible; balcony sections require stairs and have no elevator. For seated shows, designated wheelchair and low-mobility seats are listed in sections 101, 103, 104, and 106 (and row P in 101/103 for low mobility). Contact the venue for non-seated show accommodations. Men’s and women’s restrooms up the balcony ramp are ADA accessible.
Verified Oct 3, 2026Temple Theatre Tacoma Venue Guidelines / Home
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47 St. Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
No outside food, beverages, alcohol, or water bottles are allowed. Concessions sell candy, snacks, sandwiches, soft drinks, and bottled water; there are no drinking fountains. Full bars operate throughout the venue for 21+ shows; for all-ages and 18+ shows, alcohol is limited to a designated 21+ floor area.
Verified Oct 3, 2026Temple Theatre Tacoma Venue Guidelines
Men’s and women’s restrooms are located up the ramp leading toward the balcony and are described as ADA accessible. Exact fixture counts are not published.
Verified Oct 3, 2026Temple Theatre Tacoma Venue Guidelines
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