Welcome to the Lorain Palace Theatre, a storied venue on Broadway in Lorain, Ohio. Known for its historic architecture and its role in the Birth of a Dream, this venue has hosted generations of performances since opening night on April 19, 1928. With a current branding around 1,400 seats, the theatre remains a cornerstone of the community, offering intimate sightlines and a classic concert hall ambiance. Whether you’re checking out a live show, a classic film, or a special community event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your tickets and plan your visit.

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Venue details: Lorain Palace Theatre is a historic theatre located at 617 Broadway Ave, Lorain, OH 44052. The theatre has hosted notable moments like the first talkie in Ohio and houses the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ (Opus 1858) from 1928. The capacity is commonly cited around 1,400–1,477 seats, with historic counts reaching ~1,720. The venue is sometimes listed as Lorain Palace Civic Center/The Lorain Palace Civic Theatre, but official branding remains Lorain Palace Theatre.

Seating & Accessibility

Approximate seating capacity: ~1,400 (current branding).
Box Office/Seating Chart available on the venue's page for reference.
Standard accessibility options are provided; contact the box office for specific seating accommodations and ADA accessibility details.

Parking & Transportation

Free city-owned parking lots are available nearby.
Street parking along Broadway Ave is convenient for drop-off and quick pickup.
Transit options: Lorain County Transit Route 1 and Route 2 serve Broadway Ave near the theatre.

Nearby Hotels & Dining (Affiliate Partners)

Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites Cleveland Avon (Avon, OH)
Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland Elyria (Elyria, OH)

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About the Venue & History

The Lorain Palace Theatre, also known as the Lorain Palace Civic Center/The Lorain Palace Civic Theatre in some references, is a landmark in Lorain. Its opening night on April 19, 1928, marked Ohio’s first talkie era, and the venue proudly hosts the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ (Opus 1858), installed the same year. The venue is part of the Birth of a Dream narrative (1928–Present), reflecting its enduring cultural significance in Northeast Ohio.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 617 Broadway Ave, Lorain, OH 44052.
Capacity: approximately 1,477 seats for most events (historic counts range from ~1,441 to ~1,720; current branding lists about 1,400 seats).
Venue type: Historic theatre; also referred to as Lorain Palace Civic Center/The Lorain Palace Civic Theatre.
Seating chart: Box Office/Seating Chart page provides a seating chart image for reference.
Parking: Free city-owned parking lots and street parking along Broadway Ave near the theatre.
Transit: Lorain County Transit Route 1 and Route 2 serve Broadway Ave near the theatre.
Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites Cleveland Avon (Avon, OH) and Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland Elyria (Elyria, OH).
Notable events hosted: Opening Night on April 19, 1928—the first talkie in Ohio; home to the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ (Opus 1858) installed in 1928; branded as part of the Birth of a Dream (1928–Present).
Renaming/history note: Current name sometimes listed as Lorain Palace Civic Theatre/Civic Center; official branding remains Lorain Palace Theatre on the venue's site.