Louisville, KY venue guide
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Bag policy
All bags are searched at entry. Prohibited bags include backpacks (including drawstring), coolers, briefcases, luggage, computer and camera bags, cinch bags, and large duffel bags. Kentucky Performing Arts does not store prohibited items.
Entrances
The theatre is at 315 West Broadway, Louisville. All patrons pass through brief security screening (magnetometer, handheld detector, or pat-down) before entry. Exact door-open times are event-specific and are not published as a single standard on the Know Before You Go page.
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All bags are searched at entry. Prohibited bags include backpacks (including drawstring), coolers, briefcases, luggage, computer and camera bags, cinch bags, and large duffel bags. Kentucky Performing Arts does not store prohibited items.
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All orchestra-level seats can be reached without stairs. KPA offers assistive listening, audio description, captioning, sign language interpreters, and large-print programs across its venues including Brown Theatre; contact the Accessibility Hotline at (502) 566-5111 or access@kentuckyperformingarts.org. Courtesy wheelchairs may be reserved through the box office; staff cannot assist with personal transfers or restroom care.
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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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315 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
Official Brown Theatre directions and parking pages emphasize the Brown Hotel garage and PARC options and do not list specific bus routes. The theatre sits on downtown Broadway, a corridor served by Louisville TARC service; check ridetarc.org for current stops and schedules.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Outside food and drinks are prohibited. Patrons may consume alcoholic beverages responsibly in compliance with the law. Detailed in-house food menus for Brown Theatre are not published on the Plan Your Visit pages; nearby downtown restaurants are highlighted instead.
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Patrons may use the restroom that feels most comfortable; KPA states support for gender diversity. Exact restroom maps for Brown Theatre are not published on the Know Before You Go page.
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Kentucky Performing Arts does not publish a standing merchandise policy for Brown Theatre on its Plan Your Visit or Know Before You Go pages. Artist or event merchandise, when offered, depends on the show.
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