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Visiting Forrest Theatre: what to know before you go

1114 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States

Forrest Theatre is a theatre building in Philadelphia, open since 1928, with room for about 1,851 people.

The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 2 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Bus stop); the nearest is Patco 9-10th & Locust Station, 320 m away.

Forrest Theatre

Key facts

Type of venue
Theatre building
Capacity
1,851
Opened
1928
Address
1114 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Upcoming events
5

Forrest Theatre, month by month

  • December 20262 dates, including Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical - Philadelphia PA and Operation Mincemeat (Touring)
  • January 20272 dates, including The Book of Mormon - Philadelphia PA and The Book of Mormon (Touring)
  • April 20271 date, including The Who's Tommy (Touring)

Coming evenings with more than one show: Tuesday, December 15 and Tuesday, January 26.

Arriving by public transport

  • Patco 9-10th & Locust StationTrain320 m
    4 min walk
  • 11th Street stationTrain370 m
    5 min walk
  • Walnut–Locust stationTrain410 m
    5 min walk
  • SEPTA Jefferson StationTrain450 m
    6 min walk
  • Septa Bus Route 47Bus stop480 m
    6 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 110 m from the venue.

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Forrest Theatre: practical questions

How many people fit in Forrest Theatre?

Forrest Theatre has a capacity of about 1,851; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Forrest Theatre open?

Forrest Theatre opened in 1928.

What is the nearest stop to Forrest Theatre?

Patco 9-10th & Locust Station (Train), 320 m away – about 4 min on foot.

Can I park near Forrest Theatre?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 110 m away.

Which month has the most events at Forrest Theatre?

December 2026, with 2 dates, including Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical - Philadelphia PA and Operation Mincemeat (Touring).

Which other venues are close to Forrest Theatre?

Nikki Lopez Philly (1.3 km), Union Transfer (2 km), Helium Comedy Club (1.3 km) and Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall (550 m).

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