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VenueFord's Theatre

The venue

About Ford's Theatre

Ford's Theatre is a National Historic Site and regional theatre located at 511 Tenth Street NW in Washington, DC. With a main theatre, the space hosts live productions curated by the Ford's Theatre Society in partnership with the National Park Service. The site is steeped in American history and offers a vibrant season alongside its historic preservation. Whether you’re catching a world premiere or a classic Ford's Theatre production, you’ll be part of an experience that blends theatre and heritage.

Plan your visit with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining. We’ve got you covered with insider recommendations and easy steps to secure your seats.

Ford's Theatre sits near the Petersen House, part of the National Historic Site designation since 1970. The venue has a storied past, including its 1968 reopening as a working theatre and a 2009 reopening on Lincoln's Birthday. For groups and guests, Ford's Theatre provides official seating charts and a curated calendar of performances, including notable works and world premieres. Access is best via Washington, DC’s Metro system, with nearby garages in the Atlantic/Grand Hyatt area. After the show, explore the surrounding Penn Quarter and Downtown DC neighborhoods, which offer a range of dining and lodging options.

Tip: Secure your seats early, review the official seating chart for your preferred the section you want/great seats, and consider nearby hotel packages for a seamless night out in the nation’s capital.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 665 seats for the main theatre (historic site), with the space used for live productions by Ford's Theatre Society.
Address: 511 Tenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 (the theatre address; the National Historic Site includes the Petersen House nearby).
Venue type: National Historic Site and regional theatre; jointly operated by the National Park Service and Ford's Theatre Society.
Seating chart: Official seating charts exist for Ford's Theatre productions (e.g., 1776, A Christmas Carol) via the Ford's Theatre site under the Group Visits section.
Parking and transit: No on-site parking; nearby garages are listed (e.g., Atlantic/Grand Hyatt area, etc.); best access is via Metro Center or Gallery Place-Chinatown via multiple lines.
Nearby hotels: Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H St NW), Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC (700 F St NW), JW Marriott Washington, DC (1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW).
Notable events hosted: 1968 reopening as a working theatre; 2009 reopening on Lincoln's Birthday; annual Abraham Lincoln Institute Symposiums; world premieres such as The Heavens Are Hung in Black; Center for Education and Leadership opened nearby in 2012.
Renamed/demolished: The site was redesignated as Ford's Theatre National Historic Site in 1970 (combining the theatre with the Petersen House).