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About Bok Auditorium
Located in South Philadelphia, Bok Auditorium is a historic 1938 space within the Bok Building that’s being reimagined as a flexible cultural and event venue. With a master plan supporting up to 600 total attendees and a hybrid setup of under 300 fixed seats, Bok Auditorium adapts to lectures, film screenings, performances, graduations, and community programs. The venue welcomes a variety of events while maintaining its storied charm.
Plan your visit with ease using our friendly, behind-the-scenes guide. We’ll cover seating, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your tickets and your plans—like having a friend in the business.
Seating and configuration: Bok Auditorium has not published a public seating chart. The current master plan envisions a hybrid layout with under 300 fixed seats and flexible floor arrangements to accommodate up to 600 attendees in total. This flexible setup supports diverse events from talks to live performances.
Parking and getting there: South Philadelphia parking can be tricky. Street parking is common and on-site parking is not emphasized for Bok events. We recommend planning ahead, using public transit, or checking nearby parking options. ADA entrances are located at 821 Dudley St and near 9th St for accessible access. The Broad Street Line light rail stops at Tasker-Morris and Snyder are roughly a 10-minute walk away, with several bus routes (45, 47, 47M, 29, 79) servicing the area. Indego bike share is also available nearby.
Nearby hotels and dining: For overnight stays, consider Center City options such as Morris House Hotel, ROOST Midtown, and The Rittenhouse, all within a reasonable distance by car or transit. Nearby dining options range from casual to refined, with plenty of South Philadelphia and Center City choices to suit any event evening. We provide affiliate partner recommendations to help you secure reliable accommodations and great dining close to Bok Auditorium.
Nearby attractions and context: Bok Auditorium sits within the Bok Building, a hub for arts and culture. The space has hosted Bok Open Studios, film screenings, lectures, graduations, and community programs. It remains an active part of the Bok Building complex and continues to host a variety of events as it reimagines its role as a flexible venue with capacity for up to 600 attendees.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148.
- Venue type: Historic auditorium (1938) within the Bok Building; being repurposed as a flexible cultural/event space by Friends of Bok.
- Capacity: Master plan targets up to 600 people total (fewer than 300 fixed seats). Historically the space has housed 1,400+ seats; some sources cite ~1,465 seats, underscoring the planned reconfiguration. ([buildingbok.com](https://www.buildingbok.com/auditoriumreimagined))
- Seating chart: No published public seating chart; current plan envisions a hybrid setup with under 300 fixed seats and flexible arrangements to accommodate up to 600. ([buildingbok.com](https://www.buildingbok.com/auditoriumreimagined))
- Parking: South Philadelphia parking is described as tricky; street parking is common and on-site parking is not emphasized for Bok events. Plan ahead for parking or use transit. ([buildingbok.com](https://www.buildingbok.com/visit?utm_source=openai))
- Transit: ADA entrances at 821 Dudley St and near 9th St; nearest Broad Street Line stops (Tasker-Morris, Snyder) ~10 minutes on foot; bus routes 45, 47, 47M, 29, 79 service the area; Indego bike share nearby. ([buildingbok.com](https://www.buildingbok.com/visit?utm_source=openai))
- Nearby hotels: Options in Center City and nearby areas include Morris House Hotel, ROOST Midtown, and The Rittenhouse (distance varies, but commonly within a short drive/walk of South Philly). ([hotels.com](https://www.hotels.com/de798827046528290816/hotels-near-passyunk-avenue-philadelphia-united-states-of-america/?utm_source=openai))
- Notable events hosted: Bok Auditorium/Building hosts events like Bok Open Studios and the annual Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance meeting/arts party; the venue has been used for film screenings, lectures, graduations, and community programs. ([festival.designphiladelphia.org](https://festival.designphiladelphia.org/events/bok-open-studios?utm_source=openai))
- Renamed/demolished status: The space has not been demolished or renamed; it is being actively reimagined as a 600-seat flexible venue and remains part of the Bok Building complex. ([buildingbok.com](https://www.buildingbok.com/auditoriumreimagined))