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Side Door At Palladium Theater - FL Tickets

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FL | Intimate Shows, Ea

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About Side Door At Palladium Theater - FL

Welcome to Side Door At Palladium Theater, a two-venue complex in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, FL. The Side Door Cabaret offers an intimate listening room with approximately 170 seats, perfect for close-up moments with artists and comedians. The adjacent main space, Hough Hall, hosts larger concerts with a capacity of roughly 750–850 seats. Whether you’re catching an intimate set or a headline performance, we’ve got you covered for easy, no‑hassle ticket buying.

Plan ahead with reliable parking options, straightforward transit routes, and nearby lodging and dining that fit a variety of tastes and budgets. We’ve highlighted transportation details and recommended affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you secure your whole night out in St. Petersburg’s vibrant downtown.

Note: The Palladium is undergoing a yearlong renovation from late 2025 into 2026. During this period, Side Door may be unavailable or operating differently. Check this page for the latest updates before you buy. The venue remains a premier destination for intimate performances and larger concerts, with a rich lineup including the Palladium Chamber Players, Florida Björkestra, BEACON Contemporary Dance, and notable past moments such as Billy Joel’s 2009 appearance. For a full experience, pair your ticket with nearby lodging and dining from our trusted partners listed below.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: Side Door Cabaret seats about 170 (Side Door seating chart lists 170; PalladiumRent page cites up to 176).
  • Address: 253 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
  • Venue type: Two-venue complex with Side Door Cabaret (intimate listening room) and Hough Hall (main concert space).
  • Seating chart: Side Door Seating Chart shows ~170 seats; Hough Hall Seating Chart shows ~750–850 seats for the main hall.
  • Parking: Free gravel lot behind the theater, paved lot across Fifth Avenue, plus on‑street parking and MAACM garage lot nearby; ParkMe lists a 64‑space lot adjacent to the Palladium.
  • Transit: Nearby bus routes include 9, 11, and 20 (per local transit guidance).
  • Nearby hotels: Downtown lodging options are listed (e.g., Courtyard St. Petersburg Downtown, Hilton Saint Petersburg Bayfront, The Birchwood, Ponce De Leon Hotel, etc.).
  • Notable events: Palladium hosts the Palladium Chamber Players, Florida Björkestra, BEACON Contemporary Dance; notable past moments include Billy Joel’s 2009 appearance; Side Door hosts numerous intimate music and comedy nights (e.g., Girls Night Out Comedy).
  • Renovation/renaming status: The Palladium is undergoing a yearlong renovation (late 2025 into 2026); Side Door may be unavailable during renovation; no demolition or renaming reported.