Plan your visit

There is no dress code. Some people dress up for the occasion, others come straight from work.

Performances suit ages five and up, and matinees work best for younger children. Each production page lists its running time.

Wheelchair and low-vision seating is available at both venues. See each venue's website for other services.

From I-95 Northbound
Take Exit 8, turn left off ramp on to Atlantic Street. The Palace Theatre will be on your left.

From I-95 Southbound
Take Exit 7, go to second light and turn right onto Atlantic Street. The Palace Theatre is 4 blocks up on the left.

From Merritt Parkway
Take Exit 35, turn right onto High Ridge Road. Go 4.1 miles, High Ridge becomes Summer Street, which is one-way, to Broad Street. Turn left on to Broad Street, then take the first right on to Atlantic Street. The Palace Theatre will be on your right.

Parking
The closest parking is across from the Palace Theatre, at Landmark Square Propark Garage. (Enter the garage on Atlantic or Broad Streets.) Show your ticket stub and park and pay for just $3.

Other nearby parking lots are located on lower Summer Street (which is one-way Southbound) after the Majestic Cinema:

• Summer Place Garage (enter on Summer Street, Broad Street or Washington Blvd Northbound)

• Park Square West Garage (enter on Summer Street)

• Wells Fargo Bank Garage (enter on Summer Street)

For additional parking information, visit Stamford Downtown's Parking page.

From the North or South
Take I-91 to Exit 29A (Capitol Area). Go halfway around the rotary, and bear right onto Elm Street. Take the first left onto West Street. Turn right onto Capitol Avenue and continue one block to The Bushnell.

From the East
Take I-84 West to Exit 50 (Main Street). At the second light, turn left onto Main Street. At the tenth light, turn right onto Capitol Avenue. Continue three blocks to The Bushnell.

From the West
Take I-84 East to Exit 48B (Capitol Avenue/Asylum Street). Bear right onto Capitol Avenue. At the light, turn left onto Capitol Avenue. Continue one block to The Bushnell.

Important parking changes and road closures
With ongoing construction in the area, please be aware of signage and detours in the area. Please call the box office if you have any questions at (860) 987-5900.

The upper portion of the state parking lot, adjacent to the State Office Building (165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford) is closed and no longer available to patrons for Bushnell events. The lower portion of the state lot remains open with a limited number of FREE spaces available. This lot can be accessed off Capitol Avenue and Buckingham Street.

Weekend and weekday evening parking
Free parking is available in the State of Connecticut parking lots along Capitol Avenue.

Accessible parking
Please look for prominently displayed signage off of Capitol Avenue that will direct patrons displaying a valid accessible parking permit to spaces. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Valet parking
Valet service is located in front of The Bushnell off of Capitol Avenue. Valet is not available for weekday matinee performances.

Weekday matinee parking
Limited parking is available throughout the City during business hours. Public parking options include, but are not limited to:

• Off-Street Surface Lots, walking distance .1 to 1 mi

• XL Center Parking Garage, walking distance .5 mi

• Connecticut Convention Center, walking distance .8 mi

• Union Train Station, walking distance .6 mi

For detailed parking locations throughout the City, visit hartford.com/where-to-park. Some street parking and lots in the City may require payment. Provide ample time for parking and arrival to the theater.

Taxi service
860.666.6666

CTfastrak & CTtransit
860.525.9181, www.cttransit.com

CTfastrak and CTtransit are great options for getting to downtown Hartford, including The Bushnell. CTfastrak is Connecticut's bus rapid transit system with frequent service and free parking in many locations. CTtransit has routes that serve downtown from the entire greater Hartford region. All routes are in Google Maps, so it's a great way to plan your trip.

Real time bus arrival information is available in the Hartford area. Download TransitApp to your iOS or Android device for arrival and departure times.