Directions & Parking

Music Hall
1241 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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Parking

While we know that parking in the lively Over-the-Rhine can be a challenge, we work hard to make parking as easy as possible for our audiences at Music Hall. There are over 2,500 parking spots within four blocks of Music Hall, the closest being Washington Park Garage on Elm Street (which may be reserved in advance—see more below) and the Town Center (CET) Garage on Central Parkway behind Music Hall. Pricing is not controlled by Cincinnati Opera and is subject to change at any time.

Subscriber Parking & VALET

Subscribers have the opportunity to pre-purchase parking in Washington Park Garage for $20 per performance, or valet service for $20 per performance, subject to availability, prices subject to change. (Valet is not available for Studio Sessions performances.) Any remaining spots are offered for advance purchase for single-ticket buyers starting on the Monday prior to each performance until noon the day before the performance. Call 513-241-2742 to inquire about availability and to purchase.

Major Donor Parking

Donors who give at the $3,500 level or higher are guaranteed complimentary parking in the Music Hall surface lot operated by SP+ and located between Music Hall and Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm Street. For more information on major donor parking, please contact Andrea Davies at 513-768-5580 or adavies@cincinnatiopera.org.

Public Parking

NOTE: All prices are subject to change. Premiums may apply when events at nearby TQL Stadium conflict. For more information, please call 513-241-2742, Monday-Friday, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

• Washington Park Garage
  1230 Elm Street
  Cincinnati, OH 45202

  $20 event rate (rate subject to change)
  Subscribers have the opportunity to pre-purchase parking in Washington Park Garage for $20 per performance. Any remaining spots are available for advance purchase by other ticket buyers starting on the Monday prior to the performance until noon the day before the performance. Call 513-241-2742 to buy parking.
  

• Music Hall Valet (operated by Tri-State Valet)
  1241 Elm Street
  Cincinnati, OH 45202

  $20 per car (rate subject to change)
  Operated by Tri-State Valet, valet service is available directly in front of Music Hall at a subsidized cost of $20. Not available for Studio Sessions performances held in Wilks Studio at Music Hall.
  Subscribers may pre-purchase valet parking for $20 per performance. Any remaining pre-paid valet spots are available for advance purchase by other ticket buyers starting on the Monday prior to the performance until noon the day before the performance. Call 513-241-2742 to buy valet.
  

• Town Center/CET Garage
  1251 Central Parkway
  Cincinnati, OH 45214

  $10 event rate (rate subject to change)
  Conveniently located directly behind Music Hall, the Town Center Garage offers competitive rates. Security personnel are positioned nearby to assist pedestrians crossing Central Parkway towards Music Hall.
  

• Park Place Parking Lot
  Court Street Center
  50 West Court Street
  Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
  

• Mercer Garage
  5 Mercer Street
  Cincinnati, OH 45202
  

• Gateway Garage
  10 East Central Parkway
  Cincinnati, OH 45202

Please note: Neither Cincinnati Opera nor Music Hall owns or manages the parking facilities listed above. Parking rates are subject to change and posted at each lot.

Accessible Parking

A convenient drop-off lane and a wheelchair-accessible entrance are located on the south side of Music Hall on Elm Street, near the Music Hall Box Office (1241 Elm Street). Security personnel will alert Music Hall Access Ambassadors to assist patrons needing wheelchair assistance to their seats. There are several accessible parking spaces in Washington Park Garage. We'd be happy to discuss parking options with you—please call us at 513- 241-2742 (Mon.-Fri.; noon-5 p.m.).

Alternative Transportation

• Cincinnati Metro: Click here for more information on the Metro bus schedules and stops.

• Connector: Also known as the streetcar, the Connector stops directly in front of Music Hall on Elm Street. Click here for details and additional information.

• Cincy Red Bike: Pick up or drop off a Red Bike directly in front of Music Hall in Washington Park. Visit cincyredbike.org for more information.

• CincyEZPark: This simple app allows you to pay parking meters using your smartphone. Visit cincyezpark.com for more information.

• Ridesharing: Consider ridesharing apps such as Uber and Lyft for an easy commute.