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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Theater / Cinema / Performing Arts VenuePublic Source
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300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia Website (215) 893-1999
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Home of The Philadelphia Orchestra, with Marian Anderson Hall and Perelman Theater under a glass-vaulted roof on the Avenue of the Arts; part of Ensemble Arts Philly (formerly Kimmel Cultural Campus). PUBLIC DATA — compiled from publicly available sources; not verified on-site by AbleVu. Please confirm specific needs with the venue before visiting.

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  • Accessible parkingLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Curb cut at entrance/drop-offLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Elevator accessLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Service animal relief areaLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Step-free entranceLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input

ASL interpreter available · Assistive listening devices+2 more

Audio description · Braille signage and materials+3 more

Noise-canceling headphones available · Sensory-friendly hours / events+1 more

Accessible parking · Assistive listening devices+7 more

Service animal relief area · Service animals welcome

Service animal relief area · Service animals welcome

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PUBLIC DATA (sources listed in description) MOBILITY • Step-free, sidewalk-level wheelchair-accessible entrances on Broad Street (east) and Spruce Street (north); curb cut at Broad & Spruce • Ramps or level floors reach every level of both halls • Wheelchair seating locations are stair-free with open space or a loose chair; some seats near the stage reserved for patrons who are blind or have low vision • Limited accessible spaces in the Kimmel Center Garage with accessible elevators RESTROOMS • Wheelchair-accessible restrooms on all levels SERVICES AT ALL ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY VENUES • Assistive listening: over-ear headphones, open-ear earbuds or T-Loop • Live captioning on your smartphone (StreamText) for select performances • Audio description and ASL interpretation for select Broadway Series performances (ASL interpreters beside the Parquet section; request 2+ weeks ahead) • Large-print programs from House Management; Braille programs can be arranged (no Braille tickets) • Sensory-friendly performances (mid-level house lights, open doors, cool-down space) for select shows • Sensory Friendly Kits at every performance: noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, weighted bean bag • Free PCA-Pass for a personal care attendant with paid admission • Service animals welcome; relief areas on the curbs of Broad, Spruce, 15th and Locust Streets • Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders: $2 tickets for select performances • Audience Services: 215-893-1999 (submit requests 2+ weeks ahead)

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Sources: Ensemble Arts Philly; Accessibility page (ensembleartsphilly.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility); Visit Philadelphia; Guide to Accessible Philadelphia (visitphilly.com/features/accessible-philadelphia). Retrieved Oct 2026; Public Source; Business Input