Fort Lauderdale, FL venue guide
Plan your visit to War Memorial Auditorium-FL in Fort Lauderdale, FL with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Only small clutches or purses up to 4 by 6 inches are allowed; backpacks, sling bags, cinch bags, drawstring bags, and larger purses are prohibited. All bags are subject to search, and policies can vary by event.
Entrances
The auditorium is at 800 Northeast 8th Street inside Holiday Park. All guests must walk through a metal detector. There is a no-re-entry policy. Some tickets are digital-only via SeatGeek. Event-specific rules may apply; check the individual event page.
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Venue essentials
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Only small clutches or purses up to 4 by 6 inches are allowed; backpacks, sling bags, cinch bags, drawstring bags, and larger purses are prohibited. All bags are subject to search, and policies can vary by event.
Verified Oct 2, 2026FTL War Memorial Security Policies / Know Before You Go
Accessible seating is available, including mezzanine ADA seats; floor ADA seating depends on the event layout. Guests buying an ADA seat may purchase up to three companion seats when available. Wheelchair escorts and walker/wheelchair storage in the ADA section are offered. ASL interpreters need at least two weeks' notice via the show line. TOPS door-to-door service is noted for guests who cannot use Broward County Transit buses.
Verified Oct 2, 2026FTL War Memorial ADA Information
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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800 NE. 8th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
The ADA page references Broward County Transit buses and Broward's TOPS specialized door-to-door service (954-357-8400) for guests unable to use fixed-route buses. The venue does not list specific BCT route numbers on its parking or ADA pages; confirm current Holiday Park-area routes before travel.
Verified Oct 2, 2026FTL War Memorial ADA Information
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Outside food and beverages are prohibited. The venue is fully cashless. The Federal Bar & Restaurant on the second floor of the Baptist Health IcePlex offers casual dining on the complex; auditorium-specific stand menus are not detailed on the Plan Your Visit pages.
Verified Oct 2, 2026FTL War Memorial Know Before You Go / Security Policies
The official Plan Your Visit and ADA pages do not publish a restroom map or inventory for War Memorial Auditorium. Guests should ask event staff for the nearest accessible restroom on arrival.
Verified Oct 2, 2026FTL War Memorial ADA / Plan Your Visit
The venue does not publish a dedicated merchandise policy; artist merch availability depends on the event. Cashless payment applies at venue points of sale.
Verified Oct 2, 2026FTL War Memorial Security Policies
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