Friends of the LernerElkhart · Thu, Dec 31, 2026

About this event

Friends of the Lerner at The Lerner Theatre: show day guide

Show starts

12:00 AM

Getting there

Elkhart station, 380 m (6 min walk)

Parking

Free parking is available adjacent to The Lerner in the Civic Plaza Public Parking area and Marion Street Parking Garage.

Line-up

• Friends of the LernerCommunity/Civic

Parking

Free parking is available adjacent to The Lerner in the Civic Plaza Public Parking area and Marion Street Parking Garage. Private parking in the downtown Elkhart area for unauthorized vehicles are subject to towing at vehicle owner's expense and risk.

Accessible seating

Customer can purchase up to 4 accessible seats (1 wheelchair, 3 companion). Orders of 4 can be sold together from accessible seating but if there are 5 or more in the party, then please contact the venue for their approval to sell adjacent accessible seats to the customer. The Lerner Theatre has partnered with KultureCity® to enhance our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our goal is to provide an inclusive experience for all guests during all events. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing needs by supplying our staff with annual training and by offering the resources and accommodations below to our guests. KultureCity® Sensory bags containing special KCVIP badges, feeling thermometer, fidget tools, and noise-canceling headphones are available for checkout (at no cost by leaving an ID) at our Coat Check counter located in the Main Lobby. Sensory bags can be used for all abilities of all ages.

Venue rules

Doors open 1 hour before event. Patron bags exceeding 14 inches by 14 inches by 6 inches (14" x 14" x 6") are not permitted inside The Lerner. The term "bags" includes, without limitation, backpacks, briefcases, luggage, duffle bags, musical instrument cases, purses, boxes, packages and carry alls. All bags are subject to search at the discretion of management and/or security personnel. Exceptions are made for bags used to carry medical equipment and diaper bags for customers with small children. Guests with prohibited items will be turned away from the entrances to return items to their vehicles or to dispose of them. No storage or "check in area" will be provided for prohibited items. Lerner management reserves the right to deny any item it deems to be a safety hazard. No outside food or beverages permitted.

Children

All children 3 years of age and under are considered a lap child and do not need a ticket; however, if they require a seat, then a ticket purchase is needed.

Box office

10AM-4:00PM Monday - Friday, 9AM-1:00PM Saturday Day of Event: Opening at 10:00 AM through start of the show.