The State Theatre of Ithaca is a historic performance venue at 107 West State Street in downtown Ithaca, New York. It hosts concerts, comedy, lectures, readings, and community events, with tickets sold through the theatre’s authorized channels.
- Address: 107 West State Street, also identified as Martin Luther King Street, Ithaca, NY 14850.
- Capacity: just over 1,600 seats, divided between the Orchestra and balcony.
- Parking: no venue-owned lot; Green Street Garage and Cayuga Street Garage are the closest garages.
- Tickets: buy through the theatre, TIXR, by phone, or at the box office.
Where is the State Theatre in Ithaca?
The State Theatre sits on West State Street in downtown Ithaca, in the area covered by this guide to Ithaca Commons and downtown. Its opening night was December 6, 1928, and the historic venue now has 900 Orchestra seats and 700 balcony seats.
Its downtown location also makes it straightforward to include in a day around town. If you’re building a fuller itinerary, this one-day route through Ithaca and campus offers another way to plan your stops.
How do you find State Theatre tickets and events?
The theatre presents a changing program of concerts, comedy, lectures, readings, and community events. Its event schedule is updated on the official website, where you can check the listing for your show and confirm its door and start times.
Buy State Theatre tickets through the theatre’s website, its official ticketing provider TIXR, by phone at 607-277-8283, or in person at the box office. The theatre identifies itself and TIXR as authorized sellers and warns that it cannot confirm the validity of tickets bought elsewhere; it does not endorse secondary ticket sellers.
Box office hours are Wednesday through Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. On Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays with evening events, it opens at 3:00 PM; for matinees, it opens at 10:00 AM. Hours and event details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Where can you park for the State Theatre?
The theatre does not have its own parking lot. It identifies Green Street Garage and Cayuga Street Garage as the closest nearby garages, and says four large garages are within easy walking distance.
For show night, check the event listing first, then choose a garage and allow time to get from parking to the entrance. The theatre’s site does not specify garage rates or availability, so check the garage operator’s information if you need those details.
What should you know about access and arrival?
The ground-floor Orchestra section is wheelchair accessible, and the venue has an ADA-accessible restroom and drinking fountain. There is no elevator to the balcony. If you need disability-related seating accommodations, call the box office at 607-277-8283.
Shows may use reserved seating or general admission. For general-admission events, seats or standing areas are unassigned and occupied first-come, first-served, so plan your arrival with that format in mind.
You can have your ticket scanned from your phone if its barcode is readable; bring the ticket order number as a backup. For will-call, collect tickets at the box office next door to the theatre. The purchaser must pick them up and show government-issued photo ID.
Leave outside food and beverages, backpacks and other large bags, and large umbrellas behind. The venue also prohibits pets except service animals, weapons, illegal drugs and related paraphernalia, mace, spray paint, laser pointers, alcohol or flasks, and open containers. Smoking is prohibited indoors and allowed outside in designated areas.
Photo and video rules are set by the artist and usually are not determined until the day of the show. Professional audio or video recording requires prior approval from the artist or management. The theatre has no air-cooling system or coat check, so keep both points in mind when planning what to bring and wear.
The State Theatre is about an 8-minute drive from Springwater Inn.
FAQs
How many seats does the State Theatre have?
It has just over 1,600 seats: 900 in the Orchestra section and 700 in the balcony.
Can you buy State Theatre tickets at the door?
Tickets are available in person at the box office, subject to the event. You can also buy through the theatre’s website, TIXR, or by phone.
Is the balcony wheelchair accessible?
No. The theatre has no elevator to the balcony; the ground-floor Orchestra section is wheelchair accessible.