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About Walnut Street Theatre
Walnut Street Theatre, founded in 1808 at 825 Walnut Street, on the corner of S. 9th Street in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, is the oldest operating theatre in the United States.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- 9th-10th & LocustMetro station160 m · 3 min walk
- 8th & MarketMetro station340 m · 6 min walk
- 8th StreetMetro station350 m · 6 min walk
- 11th StreetMetro station460 m · 7 min walk
- 12th-13th & LocustMetro station520 m · 8 min walk
- Jefferson StationTrain station550 m · 9 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Benjamin Franklin House ParkingUnderground car park90 m · 1 min walk
- Walnut Towers GarageMulti-storey car park · 635 spaces90 m · 1 min walk
- TJU Neurosciences GarageMulti-storey car park110 m · 2 min walk
- SP+Multi-storey car park140 m · 2 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Walnut Street Theatre
Check prices ↗- AKA Washington SquareHotel90 m · 2 min walk
- Morris House HotelHotel150 m · 2 min walk
- Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center CityHotel480 m · 8 min walk
- ROOST East MarketHotel500 m · 8 min walk
- Alexander InnHotel520 m · 8 min walk
- Loews Philadelphia HotelHotel540 m · 9 min walk
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Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Le Pain QuotidienCafé · coffee shop100 m · 2 min walk
- StarbucksCafé · coffee shop120 m · 2 min walk
- Fat SalmonRestaurant · sushi180 m · 3 min walk
- Maya's Pizza & GrillRestaurant · pizza200 m · 3 min walk
- Talula's DailyCafé · coffee shop200 m · 3 min walk
- Munchie’s CafeCafé210 m · 3 min walk
- Talula's GardenRestaurant · american210 m · 3 min walk
- Cafe WalnutCafé · coffee shop230 m · 4 min walk
Artists & teams coming to Walnut Street Theatre
Walnut Street Theatre's Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical58 dates
Walnut Street Theatre's COME FROM AWAY The Musical57 dates
Walnut Street Theatre's David Mamet's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS41 dates
Walnut Street Theatre's Noël Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER41 dates
Walnut Street Theatre's Hexen: An Ancestral Witch Play24 dates
Walnut Street Theatre's Gertrude Stein and a Companion24 dates
Walnut Street Theatre's Same Time Next Year24 dates
Walnut Street Theatre's THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical16 dates
Walnut Street Theatre's A Christmas Carol14 dates
Walnut Street Theatre's Finding Nemo Jr.10 dates- SAW The Musical - An Unauthorized Parody5 dates
Walnut Street Theatre Tours3 dates
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Walnut Street Theatre: FAQs
What's on at Walnut Street Theatre?
Walnut Street Theatre has 322 upcoming events. Next up: Walnut Street Theatre's THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Where is Walnut Street Theatre?
Walnut Street Theatre is located at 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107.
How big is Walnut Street Theatre?
Walnut Street Theatre has a capacity of around 1,054.
Is there parking at Walnut Street Theatre?
Parkway - located right next to theatre - self parking. Parkway - Walnut Towers connected to Wills Eye Hospital - self parking. Lanier Parking - btw. 9th and 10th on Walnut. Lanier Parking - 918 Chestnut (9th St. btw. Sansom and Chestnut)
Does Walnut Street Theatre have accessible seating?
Walnut Street Theatre's orchestra level has no steps, and has a wheelchair accessible restroom and ADA water fountains. Accessible seating is available through Ticketmaster as well as the venue directly by calling 215-574-3550 or by visiting the box office. Be sure to mention any special needs prior to ordering tickets. ASL interpreted and closed caption performances are available, please see theatre website for schedule. Infra Red Hearing Devices are available for all mainstage performances.
When is the Walnut Street Theatre box office open?
Monday 10 am -6pm. Tuesday through Saturday 10 am -6pm on non-show dates and 10am - showtime on performance dates. Sunday Closed on non performance date and open 12 noon through showtime on performance dates.
What is the nearest station to Walnut Street Theatre?
The nearest station is 9th-10th & Locust (Metro station), about 160 m from Walnut Street Theatre.
Which hotels are closest to Walnut Street Theatre?
The closest places to stay are AKA Washington Square (90 m), Morris House Hotel (150 m), and Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City (480 m).
When did Walnut Street Theatre open?
Walnut Street Theatre opened in 1809.