Welcome to Stifel Theatre, a storied downtown St. Louis venue with a rich legacy dating back to the Kiel Opera House era. Since its renovation and renaming in 2018, the venue continues to host a wide range of performing arts events, from Broadway tours to intimate concerts. With a seating capacity of approximately 3,100, Stifel Theatre offers excellent acoustics, a close-up feel, and accessible seating options. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, securing seats for a favorite act, or coordinating a corporate or community event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.

Use this page to understand seating layouts, parking options, transit routes, and nearby lodging and dining that help you make the most of your.Stifel Theatre experience in the heart of downtown St. Louis.

Notable moments in Stifel Theatre’s history include a 1965 Rat Pack fundraiser and a 1978 Rolling Stones concert. The venue also hosted reopening showcases in 2011 featuring legends like Aretha Franklin, Jay Leno, and Chuck Berry. For up-to-date show information, seating availability, and accessibility options, check the official seating charts and directions page. Whether you’re planning a single show or a multi-night visit, we’ll help you secure your seats and find great nearby lodging and dining to fit your plans.

Pro tip: centralized downtown parking and ADA-friendly street parking, plus several parking partners listed by the venue, make getting in and out quick and easy. And with easy transit access via buses and nearby MetroLink/MetroBus options, you can choose the most convenient route from your hotel or home base.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 1400 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103.
Capacity: approximately 3,100 seats.
Venue type: civic performing arts venue (historic Kiel Opera House; later Peabody Opera House; renamed Stifel Theatre in 2018).
Seating chart: available on the official site (Seating Charts page).
Parking: nearby downtown surface lots/garages; ADA street parking; parking maps and partners listed by the venue.
Transit: accessible by city buses and nearby to MetroLink/MetroBus; Directions page provides routing details.
Nearby hotels: Union Station Hotel, Hilton St. Louis at The Ballpark, Horseshoe St. Louis, among others.
Notable events: hosted a Rat Pack fund-raiser/televised show in 1965 and a Rolling Stones concert in 1978; reopening/showcase events in 2011 featured Aretha Franklin, Jay Leno, Chuck Berry.