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About The Baby Grand At Grand Opera House - DE
Welcome to The Baby Grand, the intimate proscenium-style theater on the first floor of The Grand Opera House in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. With a published capacity of 305 seated, this cozy venue hosts a diverse lineup of music, comedy, and family shows in a historic setting. Whether you’re catching a Josh Ritter concert or a First State Ballet Theatre performance, secure your seats and enjoy a welcoming, community-focused experience.
Parking is convenient with the nearby DoubleTree garage on King Street offering free parking for Grand subscribers (voucher required) and evening rates for all patrons. Other lots and street parking are free after 6 PM and on weekends. The Baby Grand is easily accessible via Wilmington Station, a transit hub connecting Amtrak, SEPTA, and DART, with local bus service available through DART. For a seamless night out, we’ve highlighted nearby hotels and dining options, including walking-distance stays at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington – Legal District and the historic Hotel du Pont, plus recommended eateries to enhance your visit. We’ve got you covered so you can focus on enjoying the show.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 305 seats (The Baby Grand page lists CAPACITY: 305 SEATED).
- Address: 818 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
- Venue type: intimate, proscenium-style theater on the first floor of The Grand Opera House.
- Seating chart: public seat map not published; official capacity published as 305 seated.
- Parking: DoubleTree garage on King Street offers free parking for Grand subscribers (vouchers required) and is available to all patrons at evening rates; other nearby lots/streets free after 6 PM and on weekends.
- Transit: Wilmington Station is a transit hub with connections to Amtrak, SEPTA, and DART; local bus service available via DART.
- Nearby hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington – Legal District (700 N King St) and Hotel du Pont (42 W 11th St) within walking distance.
- Notable events hosted: The Grand presents Josh Ritter, Jimmy Webb, Tom Rush, Colin Quinn, and First State Ballet Theatre programs at The Baby Grand; historically the venue has hosted a wide range of music, comedy, and family shows (Wizard of Oz, etc.).
- Renaming/demolition: The Baby Grand space began as the Aldine Theater (1921); The Grand acquired the site and opened the Giacco Building in 2000; The Grand and Baby Grand remain active and not demolished.