How
to find the Kimmel Center
The
Kimmel Center is located on the southwest corner
of Broad and Spruce Streets in Center City Philadelphia.
From points NORTH:
Take either I-76 or I-95 to I-676 west (Vine
Street Expressway) and exit at Broad Street
(Central Philadelphia). Follow Broad Street
around City Hall, continuing south.
From points SOUTH:
Take I-95 North to Exit 17 (formerly exit 14),
Broad Street. Continue north on Broad for approximately
three miles.
From points EAST:
Take I-676 (the Vine Street Expressway) and
exit at Broad Street (Central Philadelphia)
Follow Broad Street around City Hall, continuing
south.
From points WEST:
Take I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to I-676 (Vine
Street Expressway) and exit at Broad Street
(Central Philadelphia). Follow Broad Street
around City Hall, continuing south.
From the Ben Franklin Bridge:
Take first exit on 8th Street to Spruce Street.
Turn right on Spruce Street and continue west
to Broad Street.
From the Walt Whitman Bridge:
Take the Broad Street exit. Follow north approximately
three miles.
Please allow adequate traveling time when attending
your concerts. For parking opportunities, please
see the POPS Pre-Pay Parking Program
information on the Subscriber
Benefits page.
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Parking Facilities near the Kimmel Center
Parkway Corporation: Broad & Spruce Streets., 220 S. Broad Street, 13th & Locust Streets
Park America, Inc.: Broad & Locust Streets
Five Star Parking: Broad & Pine Streets, Broad & Spruce Streets
Central Parking System: 219 S. Broad Street, 1213 Walnut Street, 400 S. Broad Street
Interpark: 1327 Locust Street
Patriot Parking, Inc.: 1305 Walnut Street
To get driving directions from your doorstep,
click
here.
Reading your ticket is easy when you follow these helpful tips! You can always ask one of the ushers (wearing red jackets) if you have a question about your ticket.
- PATRON ID: Your Patron ID is your unique account number and helps us identify you easily. Cite this number when speaking with ticket representative from Ticket Philadelphia or the Box Office about your tickets. Your patron ID appears on all of your tickets.
- DOOR CLOSEST TO YOUR SEAT: Facing Verizon Hall with your back to the Perelman Theater, the letters run alphabetically, right to left.
- SECTION: Your section, which will indicate on which level you are seated. Section
Abbreviations
Ground Level:
Orchestra
Orchestra Box (Orch Box)
Orchestra Tier (Orch Tier)
(T1)
One Level Up:
First Tier
First Tier Box
Conductor's Circle (Cond Circle)
Second Tier Box
Second Tier Rows A-D
(T2)
Two Levels Up:
Second Tier Rows E-H
Third Tier Box
Third Tier Rows A-H
(T3)
Three Levels Up:
Third Tier Rows J-K
- ROW LETTER/BOX NUMBER: This will be the letter of your row or the number of your box.
- SEAT NUMBER: Your seat number within the row or box.
- RETURN CODE: Cite this number if you need to return your tickets.
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All The Philly POPS concerts begin on time. Please give yourself plenty of time to get to your seats before the starting time. In order to minimize disturbances to other audience members who have already begun listening to the music, late seating breaks usually occur after the first piece on the program or at intermission. If you arrive after the concert begins, you will be asked to wait in Commonwealth Plaza until the piece concludes. If you sign up for the concert reminder e-mails, we will update you in advance regarding late seating information for your concert.
How do I get around?
Stairs are located on the north and south sides of the Kimmel Center, providing access to the Lower Level and Tiers 1-3.
Elevators on the northwest and southwest corners of the building provide access to Commonwealth Plaza (Ground Floor) and Tiers 1-3. One elevator on each side services the Kimmel Center parking garage. An additional elevator is located on the northeast side of the Kimmel Center, by the Spruce Street entrance, providing access to the parking garage, Lower Level, Commonwealth Plaza (Ground Floor), and Tiers 1-2.
Where are the restrooms?
Restrooms are located on the Lower Level and are accessible by the north and south stairs and the northeast elevator. Restrooms are also located in the northwest and southwest corners of Tiers 1-3. Additional restrooms are above the Perelman Theater on Tier 1.
Where is the Coat Check?
The complimentary coat check is located on the north side of the Lower Level, accessible by the north stairs and the northeast elevator.
When should I arrive?
All The Philly POPS concerts begin on time. Please give yourself plenty of time to get to your seats before the starting time.
What happens if I arrive late?
In order to minimize disturbances to other audience members who have already begun listening to the music, late seating breaks usually occur after the first piece on the program or at intermission. If you arrive after the concert begins, you will be asked to wait in Commonwealth Plaza until the piece concludes. If you sign up for the concert reminder e-mails, we will update you in advance regarding late seating information for your concert.
The Kimmel Center offers guests a variety of dining options. Click here for more information and to make reservations or call 215.670.2388.
For our handicapped patrons, wheelchair-accessible seating is available throughout Perelman Theater and Verizon Hall. The Kimmel Center is wheelchair accessible from the entrances on Broad St. and Spruce St. All restrooms on all levels are accessible.
A limited number of ADA-compliant parking spaces are available in the underground garage on a first-come, first-served basis. Wheelchair-accessible elevators are located in the garage. Call 215.575.4018 for details.
For our hearing impaired patrons, assisted listening devices are available, with a deposit of a valid ID, at the Kimmel Center Coat-Check Desk (located on the lower level of the Kimmel Center on the north side).
Large-print programs are available for all The Philly POPS subscription performances at the House Manager's Office in the main lobby, as well as on each level of the Kimmel Center. Please ask an usher for assistance.
