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Bag policy
Union Stage's FAQ allows small bags such as fanny packs, purses, and small shoulder bags and says they do not need to be clear, while backpacks and duffel bags are prohibited and all bags are searched at entry. The Wharf district FAQ separately says all bags may be searched and clear bags are encouraged in public Wharf areas.
Entrances
Entry is first come, first serve. Fans may line up early, but the FAQ says security is not on site until later on show day and guests who line up before security arrives do so at their own risk. The venue is at 740 Water Street SW at The Wharf.
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Union Stage's FAQ allows small bags such as fanny packs, purses, and small shoulder bags and says they do not need to be clear, while backpacks and duffel bags are prohibited and all bags are searched at entry. The Wharf district FAQ separately says all bags may be searched and clear bags are encouraged in public Wharf areas.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Union Stage FAQ
Union Stage states it is ADA accessible and asks guests who need assistance to email kaitlin@unionstage.com in advance. ASL interpretation is available on request with at least two weeks' notice to the same address.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Union Stage FAQ
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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740 Water Street, Washington, DC, 20024
Getting Here says the venue is walking distance from L'Enfant Plaza on the Green, Yellow, Blue, Silver, and Orange lines and from Waterfront on the Green Line, and it lists Metrobus routes D50, C55, and C11. The Union Stage FAQ indexed text instead names buses W9, 74, P6, and V1, reflecting older route labels after WMATA's bus network changes.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Union Stage Presents Getting Here
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
The Wharf's Union Stage listing describes an on-site Tap Room focused on pizza, beer, and related service under the Hyatt House and Canopy hotels. The Union Stage FAQ pages checked via search index for this research do not publish a separate outside-food rule beyond venue operations.
Verified Oct 5, 2026The Wharf Union Stage listing
Public restrooms at The Wharf (where Union Stage is located) include: Jetty Terminal Building on Transit Pier below Cantina Bambina (wheelchair accessible); Water Street SW below 800 Maine Avenue behind CVS (wheelchair accessible); Fish Market area below Tiki TNT; 600 Water Street across from Kilwin’s Ice Cream; 610 Water Street behind Fish Shop (event hours); and Market Pier floating restrooms for boaters at Market Docks.
Verified Oct 5, 2026The Wharf DC FAQ
Union Stage Presents operates an online gift shop selling promoter merchandise (including anniversary tees, totes, and posters). The shop lists Union Stage at 740 Water Street SW among USP venues.
Verified Oct 5, 2026Union Stage Presents Gift Shop
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