Welcome to the Ithaca State Theatre, the last remaining downtown theatre in Ithaca and a cornerstone of the city’s arts scene since 1928. Operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, this historic performing arts venue hosts concerts, theatrical productions, comedy, dance, classic films, and community events. With seating for just over 1,600—about 900 in the downstairs orchestra and 700 in the balcony—the theatre offers an intimate, acoustically rich experience while welcoming a diverse lineup of performers. The official seating chart is available on the State Theatre site, and the Box Office is conveniently located next door at 113 West State Street.

Planning your visit to Ithaca State Theatre is easy with nearby parking, transit options, and great nearby accommodations. Downtown Ithaca offers multiple parking garages, with the closest options being the Green Street Garage (120 E Green St) and Cayuga Street Garage (235 S Cayuga St). Downtown Ithaca is well-served by TCAT buses, and there is no on-site parking at the venue. For lodging, consider Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca, Hotel Ithaca, and the Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons—all within easy walking distance. When you’re ready to plan, we’ve got you covered with great seats and the section you want options, nearby dining, and trusted hotel partners to make your night out seamless.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: just over 1,600 seats (about 900 in the downstairs orchestra and 700 in the balcony).
Address: 107 West State Street / Martin Luther King Street, Ithaca, NY 14850; Box Office located next door at 113 West State Street.
Venue type: historic performing arts theatre dating to 1928; last remaining downtown Ithaca theatre; operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Seating chart: official floor-plan PDFs available on the State Theatre website.
Parking: four downtown garages nearby; closest are Green Street Garage (120 E Green St) and Cayuga Street Garage (235 S Cayuga St).
Transit: downtown Ithaca well served by TCAT buses; no on-site parking lot.
Nearby hotels: Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca, and Hotel Ithaca are all within easy walking distance.
Notable events hosted: concerts, theatrical productions, comedy, classic films, dance, and community events; recent and upcoming acts listed on the theater’s site (e.g., John Crist, Cirque International, Warren Haynes Band).