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Bag policy
Bags are allowed if they do not exceed 12 by 12 by 6 inches. Coat or bag check is offered for certain cold-weather shows. All patrons are subject to search; weapons, illegal substances, outside food or beverage (with limited medical exceptions), large umbrellas, recording sticks, and oversized signs are prohibited.
Entrances
The venue is at 1807 South Allport Street at West 18th Street in Pilsen. Door times vary by show; the box office opens when doors open on show nights. Re-entry is allowed (for example for smoking outside).
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Bags are allowed if they do not exceed 12 by 12 by 6 inches. Coat or bag check is offered for certain cold-weather shows. All patrons are subject to search; weapons, illegal substances, outside food or beverage (with limited medical exceptions), large umbrellas, recording sticks, and oversized signs are prohibited.
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A passenger elevator serves the main GA floor (second floor) and seated balcony (third floor) with flexible accessible seating; tell door staff if you need the elevator. Opera boxes require stairs and are not wheelchair accessible. ASL interpreters can be requested via info@thaliahallchicago.com. Sensory bags, weighted lap pads, and strobe-canceling glasses are available through a KultureCity partnership.
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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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1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL, 60608
The CTA Pink Line 18th Street station is about five blocks west. CTA bus route 18 stops at 18th and Racine, about a half block east of the hall.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Three full bars inside Thalia Hall serve beer, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks, and Punch House punches. Most nights popcorn, hot dogs, chips, and candy are sold inside. Outside drinks are not allowed, though drinks from Mariscos San Pedro, Punch House, and Tack Room are often permitted; food from those spaces should not be brought into the hall.
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Two multi-occupancy gender-neutral restrooms serve the venue (main floor with urinals and stalls; balcony with stalls only). Additional restrooms are available downstairs in Punch House and single-occupancy options at street level; re-entry from those areas is allowed.
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A merchandise counter operates inside the venue and accepts cash only; an ATM is in the merchandise room. Artist merch availability depends on the show.
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