The Sarasota Opera House is a beautifully renovated 1,100 seat historic theater close to fine restaurants & shops in the heart of downtown Sarasota. A delightful courtyard and numerous other amenities are sure to make for an unforgettable, elegant evening.
Palm Avenue Garage (City of Sarasota)
Located northwest of the Palm Avenue and Main Street intersection, just behind the Opera House.
For most Sarasota Opera House ticketed performances there will be a $5 charge (cash only) as you enter, good through the end of the performance.
At other times: The first 2 hours are complimentary, and after that, there is a $3 charge for hour 3 and $1 for each hour thereafter.
For the easiest exit, pay before you return to your car. Payment machines take both cash and credit card. Payment machines take both cash and credit card. Take a ticket when you enter the garage and keep it with you. For more details and updates, please refer to the city of Sarasota's website.
100 Central Avenue (City of Sarasota)
Entrance on 2nd Street. Free public parking on the 2nd floor only. 4-hour limit.
Plaza at Five Points (Privately owned)
Located at 50 Central Avenue: entrance on 1st Street. $2 per hour, up to $6 maximum.
Important Note
Please do not park in the parking lot of the William G. Selby Library or in the ground floor lot adjacent to the Whole Foods Market, as you may be towed and/or ticketed. Beginning January 2020 the Selby Library will be open on Sundays and opera house patrons who park there may be towed .
The Sarasota Opera House and Pavilion, with elevator service to all floors, are accessible to physically disabled persons. The William E. Schmidt Opera Theater contains orchestra-level seating that is accessible to persons using wheelchairs; however, due to the historic nature of the theater and local fire regulations, second-floor seating is not wheelchair accessible.
Restrooms:
All restrooms in the Sarasota Opera House have facilities for the disabled. There is also a family restroom on the first floor of the Lobby, next to the ticket kiosk.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns before your visit, please reach out
to
our Patron Services Manager at [email protected].
Seating and Special Requests:
For wheelchair seating, special needs, or any other requests,
please
contact the Box Office directly at 941-953-3434 or [email protected].
Note that wheelchair seating is not available for purchase online.
We are committed to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive experience for all patrons. If you require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
A Listen FM assistive listening system has been installed for persons desiring amplification. A valid driver's license, state identification, or major credit card is required as a security deposit.
