When should I arrive?
Concert hall doors open 45 minutes before the show. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before to give yourself time to find your seat. Learn more about directions and parking.
What should I wear?
Anything that makes you feel comfortable is fine. Most people wear business clothes or slightly dressy casual clothes. Others prefer jeans. Some people enjoy dressing up, and you can, too – but there’s no pressure!
We do suggest dressing in layers. The temperature in the concert hall can be variable, and Cape Symphony staff are unable to adjust it.
Please be fragrance-free. Scented products affect attendees with chemical sensitivities, allergies, asthma, headaches/migraines, or other chronic health conditions.
There is a free coat check area at the far end of the lobby.
How long will the show be?
Cape Symphony concerts are approximately two hours long, including a 20-minute intermission.
Is there food available?
Concessions provided by the Family Table Collaborative are sold in the lobby during intermission, but you can't bring them into the concert hall!
I use a wheelchair. What do I need to know?
The Barnstable Performing Arts Center has 10 designated wheelchair spaces in sections B, C, and E. You may purchase a wheelchair space and adjacent companion seats. Please inform the Box Office of your needs when ordering your tickets by phone or in person, or look for the wheelchair symbol when ordering online. An elevator at the far end of the lobby provides access to seats in the Loge. For safety reasons, your companion must be able to assist you with the wheelchair and bringing you into the concert hall. Learn more about accessibility.
When are the Musically Speaking preconcert talks held?
Our free 30-minute talks before each Classical Series concert are insightful and entertaining. They begin one hour in the Knight Auditorium, accessible through the main lobby entrance.
