Getting Here & Parking
Driving Directions
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is at 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Located at the intersection of Broad and Spruce Street, four blocks south of City Hall. This venue is home to Marian Anderson Hall, Perelman Theater, Commonwealth Plaza, SEI Innovation Studio, and Hamilton Garden. Get directions here.
Academy of Music is located at 240 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, at the intersection of Broad and Locust Street. Get directions here.
Miller Theater is located at 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, between Locust and Spruce Street along Broad. Get directions here.
Forrest Theatre is located at 1114 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, between 11th and 12th Street on Walnut. Get directions here.
Parking
Kimmel Center Garage
Kimmel Center Garage
300 South Broad Street
Located just south of the Broad Street entrance to The Kimmel Center and can only be accessed by cars traveling south on Broad Street.
When using pre-paid parking at the Kimmel Center Garage, bring your parking pass with you and present it to the parking attendant upon arrival. For more information about how to use your pre-paid parking, review our FAQ page.
Book Parking
Accessible Parking
The accessible parking spaces in the Kimmel Garage are reserved for the exclusive use of those persons with disabilities who require the features of ADA compliant parking. Use of these designated parking spaces requires the display of an official, government-issued parking hang tag or government-approved vehicle license plates. All those in violation of these regulations are subject to citation and towing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Pay Stations at the Kimmel Center Garage
Pay Stations at the Kimmel Center Garage
The automated parking system at the Kimmel Center garage is similar to the PPA street parking pay stations that you can find on many streets throughout the city.
Visitors must enter their vehicle license plate number at the pay stations located in each of the three elevator lobbies in the garage. Payment can be made by credit or debit card only. Pre-paid passes can be purchased for $32.00.
Kimmel Center Garage Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Attendant available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
Kimmel Center Garage Pre-paid Parking Times:
- Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Saturday and Sunday Matinees, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday Evening Performances, 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
Avenue of the Arts Garage
Avenue of the Arts Garage
1501 Spruce Street
Located on the west side of 15th Street between Locust and Spruce Streets.
Pre-paid parking at The Avenue of the Arts Garage is available to subscribers when renewing or purchasing their subscription package.
Single-ticket parking at The Avenue of the Arts Garage is available through ParkWhiz, a convenient platform that lets drivers find and reserve parking spots in advance.
Guaranteed Parking with Spot Hero
Guaranteed Parking with Spot Hero
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the Kimmel Center SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
Arriving and Departing Via Rideshare
Pick-up and Drop-off Zones
Pick-up and Drop-off Zones
Getting to your show and back home is now easier than ever with our new rideshare pickup zone in front of the Miller Theater. The rideshare zone is the same for all our venues: Miller Theater, Kimmel Center, or Academy of Music.
Departing Via Rideshare (e.g., Lyft or Uber)
From the Kimmel Center
- When exiting onto Broad Street, make a left and walk a half block north to the front of the Miller Theater.
- When exiting onto Spruce Street, make a right and walk a half block east to Broad Street. At Broad Street, make a left and walk a half block north to the front of the Miller Theater.
From the Academy of Music
- When exiting onto Broad Street, make a right. The Miller Theater is a short distance south.
- When exiting onto Locust Street, make a right and walk to Broad Street. At Broad Street, make a right. The Miller Theater is a short distance south.
From the Miller Theater
- Exit via the front doors. The pick-up zone is directly in front of the building.
Arriving Via Rideshare
When arriving at your show, ask your driver to follow the in-app navigation directions directly to your venue.
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Public Transit
Subway
The Broad Street Subway's Walnut-Locust Station is located two blocks from The Kimmel Center. Market-Frankford and Subway Surface riders should make a free transfer to the Broad Street Line at the 15th & Market stop.
Regional Rail
All Regional Rail Lines stop at Suburban Station, where riders can transfer to the nearby Broad Street Line at City Hall Station or take the 15-minute walk to The Kimmel Center.
Bus
Routes 4, 27, and 32 travel along Broad Street. Route 12 runs east-west along Locust and Walnut Streets. Other nearby buses include Routes 9, 21, and 42, which run along Walnut and Chestnut Streets.
New Jersey's PATCO High Speed Line
Take the High Speed Line toward Philadelphia, to the last, or 15th Street stop. Take the stairs to street level, where you will surface at 15th & Locust Streets. From there, walk one block south on 15th Street to Spruce Street. Turn left and find the entrance to The Kimmel Center a half block up on your right.
