Venue Details

• The Chevrolet Theatre, originally the Oakdale Theatre, is situated on 30 park-like acres between Hartford and New Haven. The Chevrolet Theatre’s innovative design has garnered raves from artists and audiences alike, making it the premier year-round property in Connecticut. The theatre opened in 1954 with 1,200 seats under a tent in the middle of an alfalfa field. In 1972, the tent was replaced with a wooden dome that accommodated 3,200 seats. A rotating stage was located in the center, creating a theater in the round. The theatre played host to numerous known acts, including Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Beach Boys, Tom Jones, Diana Ross, and John Sebastian. In late 1995 the theatre was transformed again to a year-round 5,000-seat performing arts center. The project changed the facility from a theater-in-the-round to an end-stage, amphitheater arrangement. The new 120,000-square-foot theater was completed in 1996. It is now the largest theater in Connecticut.
• The Chevrolet Theatre is fully ADA accessible. Wheelchair seating is available throughout the venue.
• The venue has on site parking available. Your ticket purchase includes a parking fee which will allow you to access our general parking lots. V.I.P. Parking is available for an additional charge. V.I.P. Parking is limited and may be purchased in advance. If available, V.I.P. Parking is also sold at the entrance to the lot on the day of the show (cash only). Handicapped Accessible parking is available for no additional fee and is adjacent to our main entrance.
• Items not allowed in this venue include, but are not limited to: animals (with the exception of licensed service animals), illegal merchandise, stickers, signs, banners, open fires, fireworks, weapons, pliers, tools, laser pointers, professional cameras, video recorders, audio recorders, digital recorders, wallet chains, food and beverages. Please call on the show day for more information: 203.269.8721
• Infrared hearing devices are available in our administrative office for your use at no charge.
• Items allowed in this venue include: non-pointed umbrellas. Note: These guidelines are subject to change.
• Photography inside the venue is prohibited. Please note that some artists do allow the use of small cameras. Subject to artist approval and varies by event. Please call on the show day for more information: 203.269.8721
• Guests picking up tickets at Will Call may do so at our box office during regular business hours or on the day of the show. A picture ID is required and purchasers should also bring the credit card used to make the purchase. The box office will only release tickets to the person whose name is on the account. We will not allow patrons to leave tickets at Will Call. Fan club and VIP tickets may require day of show pick up only. Please check at time of purchase.
• There are no refunds or exchanges unless the show is cancelled or postponed.
• Your ticket purchase includes a parking fee. Your ticket will allow you to access our general parking lots.
• Generally, re-entry to the venue after exiting is not permitted. For extraordinary circumstances, please visit a Guest Services representative at the main entrance before leaving.
• No alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought into the venue. Photo identification is required to purchase alcoholic beverages. Guests will be ejected and/or arrested if found providing alcoholic beverages to minors or guests without photo identification.
• Internships are available. They are non-paid and must be school accredited. For more information, please contact Lillian Kazanis at (203) 269-8721 or email LillianKazanis@LiveNation.com.
• Acceptable forms of payment include: American Express, Visa®, MasterCard®, and cash. All tickets are subject to service fees.
• Guests are subject to bag searches and various levels of screening subject to artist or management discretion.
• If security assistance is needed, please see any Security or Guest Services representative.
• Restrooms are located in the lobby and are handicapped accessible.
• For most events, all children who have reached their second birthday require a ticket to gain admittance to the Chevrolet Theatre. Any child who has yet to reach their second birthday does not require a ticket, however, they may not occupy their own seat and must sit in the lap of an adult. Please note that for certain family events, children as young as 1 year of age may require a ticket for admittance. Please check the event profile for the specific event of interest or contact customer service at 203-265-1501 for additional information.
• The venue has two ATMs. One ATM is located in the vestibule adjacent to the box office. The other ATM is located on the east side of the lobby.
• Proper attire is required upon entering the facility. All guests must wear pants or shorts, a shirt and shoes.
• The Chevrolet Theatre is a smoke free building. A smoking area has been designated outside by the patio. Please see any Guest Services representative for assistance.
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• Parking for patrons with disabilities is available at the main lot of the venue for no additional fee. Please have your ADA parking permit ready as you enter the lot. The Chevrolet Theatre is fully ADA accessible. Wheelchair accessible seating is available throughout the venue. Accessible seating is also available for the mobility and visually impaired. All public restrooms are handicapped accessible. Infrared hearing devices are available in our administrative office for your use at no charge.
• Box Office Customer Service: (203) 265-1501
  
  CTBoxOffice@LiveNation.com
  
  Administrative Office: (203) 269-8721
• Camping is not allowed in our parking lots.
• Tailgating is not allowed in our parking lots.
• If medical assistance is needed, please see any Security or Guest Services representative.
• From I-91 South:
  Take Exit 13. At the end of the ramp go left and get into the far right lane. At first traffic light turn right onto Toelles Road. Follow Toelles Road to the end and turn right onto Hartford Turnpike Road. We are 1 1/2 miles away on the left.
  
  From the Merritt Parkway (Rt 15):
  Take Exit 64. At the end of the ramp turn left onto Hartford Turnpike Road. We are one mile down on the right.
  
  From I-95 north:
  Proceed to New Haven, take Exit 48 to I-91 north. From I-91 north take Exit 13. At the end of the ramp go left and get into the far right lane At first traffic light turn right onto Toelles Road. Follow Toelles Road to the end and turn right onto Hartford Turnpike Road. We are 1.5 miles down on the left.
  
  From I-84:
  Take Exit 27 for I-691 East. From 1-691 take Exit 10 to Merritt Parkway (Rt. 15 - South). Take Exit 64. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Hartford Turnpike Road. We are one mile down on right.
• Please call Jackie Cristaldi at (203) 269-8721 x 218 for group information or email her at JacquelineCristaldi@LiveNation.com.
• Artist souvenirs are available for purchase in the lobby to the left of the main entrance.
• We feature a variety of selections including sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, chicken tenders, nachos, popcorn and candy. During the summer, we have a BBQ with grilled chicken and hamburgers. Full spirits, beer and wine are available for purchase for most events (cash only).
• Regular box office hours are 10am to 6pm Monday through Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday - with the exception of show days. For weekend performances taking place in the morning and afternoon, the box office will open two hours prior to show time. For weekend performances taking place in the evening, the box office will open at 2pm. While exact times vary, the box office usually closes 30 minutes after the start of the event. All ticket purchases are subject to transaction fees. The box office accepts cash and these credit cards – American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. We do not accept checks. The box office requires a picture I.D. for all credit card purchases.
• Taxis are available in the area. Please see a Guest Services representative for assistance.