In-Person Events
Be sure to check out our First Time Guests and House Rules online resources for helpful tips and other important information.\
What age do I need to be to be eligible for a free student or senior ticket?
Free tickets are available for “Students” of ANY age (with a valid ID for students over 18) and “Senior” adults over 60.
How do I purchase a ticket or subscription?
Reserve your single ticket, register for an event, or purchase series packages and season subscriptions on our website. If you have a coupon or promotion code, you can apply it during checkout. If the event offers reserved-seating, you can choose your seat location when purchasing your ticket. All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Where do I park my car?
Esperanza offers ample free parking on our campus within close walking distance to the main entrance of Teatro Esperanza. The parking lot is accessible on Bristol Street between North 3rd and North 5th Streets. HERE is a campus map and detailed directions.
How do I get to Esperanza Arts Center using public transportation?
Esperanza is located along the 47, 53, and 4 SEPTA bus routes. If taking the 53, get off at the stop on the corner of Hunting Park and 5th. If taking the 47, get off at the stop on the corner of 5th and Bristol. If taking the 4, get off at the stop on the corner of 9th and Hunting Park and proceed to 5th Street.
What do I need to know if I’m part of a live-studio audience for a livestreamed/broadcast performance?
As part of our live studio audience, you will be able to see our artists and experience our performances up close and in person! In addition to courtesy expected at any live performance, since this is a live broadcast, it’s important that guests remain seated while we are on the air.
Late seating will only occur when the program is ‘off air’, at which time, our ushers will assist you in finding your seat. If you do need to exit the Teatro during a broadcast and you’re seated on the left side of the hall, please walk quietly up to the back row of the theater, walk across the back row, and then down the right hand aisle. An usher will then escort you out of the hall.
Please do not walk on the stage or in front of the cameras during the broadcast.
Is Teatro Esperanza accessible to guests with special needs?
All are welcome to Esperanza Arts Center! Teatro Esperanza is located street-level and is elevator accessible should patrons enter the lobby from a higher floor. Our front rows are reserved for wheelchair and limited mobility guests. All restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
We offer Assisted Listening Devices for every performance. Please contact our box office at boxoffice@esperanza.us when you place your ticket order to reserve Assisted Listening Devices, and seating to accommodate your needs. Our Ushers are available throughout the performance to assist you and to address any questions or concerns.
PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE AT ESPERANZA AT LEAST 45 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW BEGINS TO ALLOW FOR OBSERVANCE OF ADDITIONAL SAFETY PROTOCOLS, CHECK-IN, AND SEATING ACCOMMODATIONS.
- Tickets will be available for general admission advanced purchase only. Esperanza Arts Center’s box office will assign seating for individuals and groups (as well as special needs patrons) in accordance with mandated capacity restrictions and social distancing guidelines. Ushers will lead guests to their assigned seats the day of the performance.
- The line for every event will cue down the main hallway. Each ticketholder must occupy marked spaces 6 feet apart from one another while waiting in line.
- Patrons on the cued line will be instructed to enter the lobby one by one (or one quarantined bubble at a time) to check-in at the box office table. Once the ticket-buyer is registered, an Usher will guide them to their assigned seats one at a time. When the previous ticket-buyer has been escorted into the hall, the next person in line will be instructed to check-in at the box office table.
- Restrooms can only by occupied by one user (or a parent and child) at a time. Monitors at the entrance of each restroom will manage flow and enforce occupancy limits.
- There will be no intermission during presentations. Maximum duration for performances will be 60 minutes. If guests need to use the restroom while the show is in progress, Ushers will escort them out of and back into the theater.
- When the event concludes, attendees are to remain seated. Ushers will escort guest to the exit by row one party at a time.
- Only small, clear bags will be permitted in the theater to ensure a little contact as possible by security for bag check.
- No outside food and beverages are permitted anywhere in the Center and must be discarded when entering.
- All surfaces and equipment will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after every event in the Arts Center.