Fresno, CA venue guide
Check the William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in Fresno, CA. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
Bags larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches and backpacks of any kind are prohibited. Smaller bags are allowed and are subject to search at the entrance. Medical items may be excepted after inspection.
Entrances
Doors typically open one hour before the performance, varying by event, and guests are told to arrive early for parking and security. Entrances include the Bronze doors on M Street, a Plaza entrance, and an Inyo Street entrance that varies by event; metal detectors may be used. Will call opens two hours before showtime with photo ID matching the order name.
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Venue essentials
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Bags larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches and backpacks of any kind are prohibited. Smaller bags are allowed and are subject to search at the entrance. Medical items may be excepted after inspection.
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ADA seating is on the Orchestra first floor only, with Row N wheelchair and scooter spaces plus companion hardback chairs reached by north and south lobby ramps. Barrier-free Bronze and Inyo entrances have outdoor ramps. There is no elevator to the balconies; a lift serves the lower lobby. Assistive listening devices are free at customer service next to the box office with a government ID deposit, and ASL interpreters can be arranged by event. Service animals are welcome under ADA rules.
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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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700 M Street, Fresno, CA, 93721
Fresno Area Express route 01 stops on M Street directly in front of the Saroyan Theatre. The ATG visitor page also lists FAX route 34 on M Street for the theatre, while the Fresno Convention Center directions page names route 01 for Saroyan and route 26 on Cesar Chavez (Ventura) for Selland Arena. A single fare is described as one dollar with transfers.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Concessions are available for most events in the Saroyan lobby. Outside food and drinks are on the center-wide prohibited list. Food and beverage areas are described as accessible for guests with disabilities.
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Restrooms are in the north lobby on the Orchestra first floor and on the Balcony second floor, with access closest to the Upper Balcony odd-section stairs. All restrooms are described as fully accessible with sensor faucets, and the center also notes family and gender-neutral restrooms in public areas.
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Merchandise for Saroyan events is located on the lobby floor.
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