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About Garde Arts Center

The Garde Arts Center is a nonprofit performing arts venue and cinema housed in a beautifully preserved 1926 movie palace in downtown New London, Connecticut. With a main theater that seats about 1,450 guests and a versatile Oasis Room seating 120, the Garde hosts a diverse slate of film screenings, concerts, comedy, and live theater. The venue combines historic charm with modern accessibility, making it a favorite stop for performers and audiences alike in the New London area.

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Getting to the Garde Arts Center is convenient from central Connecticut and the shoreline towns. The main theater features a traditional proscenium setup with clear sightlines from most sections, while the Oasis Room offers an intimate alternative for smaller performances. For planning your visit, here are practical details and local recommendations to enhance your experience.

  • Main theater capacity around 1,450 seats (older materials cite 1,420). The Garde provides a detailed seating chart with Theater Plan View and sectional layouts on their site. The Oasis Room accommodates up to 120 guests for more intimate performances.
  • Free on-street parking is available in the area. A nearby free municipal lot behind the Courthouse offers additional options, with paid garages also in the vicinity for extended visits.
  • CT Rail Shore Line East serves New London, and the City operates NL Smart Ride, an on-demand shuttle for local trips, helping you navigate to and from the venue with ease.
  • The Garde is surrounded by a selection of hotels and restaurants. We highlight trusted partner recommendations for convenient lodging and dining experiences near the venue.
  • Watch iconic performances and screenings like Stop Making Sense with Jerry Harrison, Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedy, and In the Heights in Concert (in collaboration with the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center). Check the calendar for date-specific details, including RESCHEDULED from its original date where applicable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320.
  • Main theater capacity: listed as 1,450 seats (older materials cite 1,420).
  • Venue type: nonprofit performing arts center and cinema preserving a historic 1926 movie palace.
  • Parking: free on-street parking, nearby free municipal lot behind the Courthouse, and paid garages nearby.
  • Transit: CT Rail Shore Line East serves New London; City operates NL Smart Ride on-demand shuttle for local trips.
  • Notable events: screenings and performances such as Stop Making Sense with Jerry Harrison; Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedy; In the Heights in Concert (Eugene O’Neill Theater Center).
  • Seating chart: Theater Plan View and sectional layouts available on the Garde site; Oasis Room seats 120.