Reading, PA venue guide
Plan your visit to The Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
One clear plastic or vinyl bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, one clear drawstring bag up to 12 by 12 inches, or one one-gallon clear resealable bag is allowed, plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Backpacks, large purses, and other non-clear bags are prohibited; diaper bags and medically necessary items are excepted after inspection.
Entrances
The Performing Arts Center is at 136 North 6th Street. Doors open one hour before event time. The PAC box office opens the day of a theatre show three hours before start. Once a guest exits, re-entry is not allowed.
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One clear plastic or vinyl bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, one clear drawstring bag up to 12 by 12 inches, or one one-gallon clear resealable bag is allowed, plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Backpacks, large purses, and other non-clear bags are prohibited; diaper bags and medically necessary items are excepted after inspection.
Verified Oct 3, 2026Santander Arena / PAC FAQs
Verified Oct 3, 2026Santander Arena / PAC FAQs
The main entrance at 136 N. 6th Street has a ramp; a lobby elevator serves the balcony, but balcony seating is not wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices are free at the box office (or via WaveCAST app). The venue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive, with sensory bags at the PAC box office window. ASL interpreters need advance request.
Verified Oct 3, 2026Santander Arena / PAC 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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136 North 6th Street, Reading, PA, 19601
The official site does not name specific bus routes for the PAC. BARTA’s downtown Transportation Center is at 8th and Cherry Streets, a few blocks from the 6th Street theater; guests should confirm routes and schedules via BARTA.
Verified Oct 3, 2026Santander PAC Plan Your Visit / BARTA Transit Center
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Outside food and beverage are prohibited. The complex is cashless for concessions, merchandise, and tickets (major cards and Apple Pay at concessions). Dinner at the Mezz is offered as a pre-show buffet upgrade for many PAC events.
Verified Oct 3, 2026Santander Arena / PAC FAQs
An ADA uni-sex restroom is in the main lobby near the orchestra-level entrance. An elevator in the main lobby reaches the lower level where additional restrooms are located.
Verified Oct 3, 2026Santander Arena / PAC Accessibility
Merchandise or novelty booths are available throughout the Performing Arts Center during events. Purchases are cashless, consistent with the complex-wide payment policy.
Verified Oct 3, 2026Santander Arena / PAC FAQs
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