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About Grand Chapiteau At National Harbor
Welcome to the Grand Chapiteau at National Harbor, the iconic Big Top tent along the Potomac River. With a seating capacity around 2,500–2,555, this venue hosts world-class performances in a unique tented setting. Located at 165 Waterfront Street in National Harbor, MD, the Grand Chapiteau offers convenient access to parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining options.
Whether you’re planning a family night out, a date night, or a special event, you’ll find straightforward ticketing, reliable information, and insider tips here. We’ve got you covered with secure seating and easy logistics so you can focus on the show.
Parking onsite is available via nearby garages—Fleet, Mariner, and St. George—with options to pre-book. For public transit, WMATA routes P94, P90, and C11 provide convenient access, and a water taxi service offers a scenic Potomac crossing to National Harbor. The area is walkable and bike-friendly with scenic riverfront paths.
Nearby hotels include Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at 201 Waterfront Street and MGM National Harbor at 101 MGM National Ave, along with AC Hotel National Harbor for modern accommodations. A range of restaurants in National Harbor offers casual bites to fine dining, just steps from the venue.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: 165 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745.
- Venue type and capacity: Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) tent; seating roughly 2,500–2,555 seats.
- Parking: Fleet Garage, Mariner Garage, and St. George Garage with pre-booking available.
- Transit: WMATA bus routes (P94, P90, C11); water taxi service across the Potomac; other walk/bike options.
- Nearby hotels: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (201 Waterfront Street), MGM National Harbor (101 MGM National Ave), AC Hotel National Harbor (nearby property listings).
- Notable events hosted: Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA opened at The Plateau under the Grand Chapiteau in 2008; other circuses (e.g., Big Apple Circus) have used the Grand Chapiteau at National Harbor in later years.