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About Forrest Theatre
The Forrest Theatre is a live theatre venue at 1114 Walnut Street in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a seating capacity of 1,851 and is managed by The Shubert Organization.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- 12th-13th & LocustMetro station210 m · 3 min walk
- 9th-10th & LocustMetro station280 m · 5 min walk
- 11th StreetMetro station350 m · 6 min walk
- Walnut-LocustMetro station420 m · 7 min walk
- 13th StreetMetro station420 m · 7 min walk
- Jefferson StationTrain station460 m · 8 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- TJU Hamilton GarageUnderground car park100 m · 2 min walk
- 12th & Walnut GarageMulti-storey car park · 614 spaces130 m · 2 min walk
- SP+Multi-storey car park210 m · 3 min walk
- Autopark at JeffersonMulti-storey car park · 450 spaces260 m · 4 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Forrest Theatre
Check prices ↗- Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center CityHotel260 m · 4 min walk
- Holiday Inn ExpressHotel270 m · 4 min walk
- ROOST East MarketHotel300 m · 5 min walk
- Loews Philadelphia HotelHotel300 m · 5 min walk
- Alexander InnHotel310 m · 5 min walk
- The WitherspoonApartments320 m · 5 min walk
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Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Masala KitchenRestaurant · indian30 m · 1 min walk
- Moriarty’s RestaurantRestaurant30 m · 1 min walk
- Xiandu ThaiRestaurant · thai50 m · 1 min walk
- The HayesRestaurant50 m · 1 min walk
- Little Big PlanetBar50 m · 1 min walk
- Strangelove'sBar80 m · 1 min walk
- Top Tomato Bar & PizzaRestaurant · pizza100 m · 2 min walk
- Hatch & CoopRestaurant · american120 m · 2 min walk
Artists & teams coming to Forrest Theatre
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Forrest Theatre: FAQs
What's on at Forrest Theatre?
Forrest Theatre has 22 upcoming events. Next up: Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical - Philadelphia PA on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
Where is Forrest Theatre?
Forrest Theatre is located at 1114 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107.
How big is Forrest Theatre?
Forrest Theatre has a capacity of around 1,851.
What is the nearest station to Forrest Theatre?
The nearest station is 12th-13th & Locust (Metro station), about 210 m from Forrest Theatre.
Which hotels are closest to Forrest Theatre?
The closest places to stay are Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City (260 m), Holiday Inn Express (270 m), and ROOST East Market (300 m).
Where can I park near Forrest Theatre?
Public car parks near Forrest Theatre include TJU Hamilton Garage (100 m), 12th & Walnut Garage (130 m), and SP+ (210 m).
When did Forrest Theatre open?
Forrest Theatre opened in 1928.