Vienna, VA venue guide
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Bag policy
At the Filene Center, coolers may be no larger than 18" x 16" x 12" (wheeled coolers allowed within that size). Bags including backpacks and duffels may be no larger than 14" x 13" x 10". Guests may bring at most two such items; blankets, ground cloths, and purses do not count toward that limit. All containers are inspected at entrances.
Entrances
Park gates typically open about 90 minutes before showtime. Guests pass through metal detectors and bag screening at Filene Center entrances before tickets are scanned. Covered in-house seating usually opens about 30 minutes before the performance; lawn seating is first-come, first-served.
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At the Filene Center, coolers may be no larger than 18" x 16" x 12" (wheeled coolers allowed within that size). Bags including backpacks and duffels may be no larger than 14" x 13" x 10". Guests may bring at most two such items; blankets, ground cloths, and purses do not count toward that limit. All containers are inspected at entrances.
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Accessible seating can be purchased online or through Patron Services. Accessible restrooms are on the Plaza, in Meadow Commons, and at the concessions building near accessible parking. Meadow Commons elevators connect accessible parking to the Plaza; FM assistive listening, ASL (advance notice), and CART (advance notice) are offered for many shows.
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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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1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, 22182
For Filene Center summer performances, Fairfax Connector Route 480 (Wolf Trap Express/Shuttle) provides round-trip service from McLean Metro Station on the Silver Line, typically starting about two hours before showtime. Rideshare and taxi drop-off is on the west side of Trap Road via the pedestrian tunnel.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Plaza and Meadow Commons concessions sell grab-and-go food and drinks; Ovations Restaurant offers on-site buffet dining. Guests may also bring their own food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for lawn and picnic areas (within cooler/bag limits). Covered seating allows water and beverages only in official Wolf Trap Cups with lids.
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Accessible restrooms are located on the Plaza, in Meadow Commons, and at the concessions building to the right of the rear orchestra near accessible parking. Single-occupancy restrooms are also available in Meadow Commons.
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A Wolf Trap Gift Shop on the Filene Center Plaza sells venue merchandise, drinkware, and lawn seat cushions for rent. Touring-artist merchandise availability depends on the performance.
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