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Adler Theatre

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A historic Davenport theatre with detailed 2026 seating diagrams and actual indexed stage photos; balcony access requires stairs.

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FanProof verdictThe owner identifies nearby side-street parking with a two-hour weekday limit from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., free after 5 p.m. and on weekends, plus a city-owned attached ramp with time-based fees. Check current posted controls and the final walk; a nearby ramp is not included admission or a reserved space.

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Bags & entry

The current owner-linked prohibited-items sheet approves purses smaller than 12 × 12 × 6 inches, medical items and diaper bags with a child. It restricts backpacks/briefcases, outside food/drink, computers/tablets, weapons and professional recording/camera equipment. Show-specific exceptions need venue confirmation; do not treat the short ticket-listing camera paragraph as the complete policy.

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Published bag sizes

General bag

smaller than12 × 12 × 6 in

12 in12 in6 in

The current owner-linked prohibited-items sheet approves purses smaller than 12 × 12 × 6 inches, medical items and diaper bags with a child. It restricts backpacks/briefcases, outside food/drink, computers/tablets, weapons and professional recording/camera equipment.

Compare the size with the bag category above; security also applies the listed material and style restrictions.

Event-specific entry instructions take precedence.

Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.

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Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.

Events, tickets & arrival timeline

Your event day

Travel time
  1. 4:45 PM
    Leave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
  2. 5:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
  3. 6:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

Times are in the venue's local time.

Venue details
Venue typeTheater
CapacityNot publishedCheck the layout and available seating for your event.
Upcoming Shows

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Plan a visit
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Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
Localtime

When to arrive

Use the actual show’s door time and allow time for parking, security and ticket help. The current access page lists weekday box-office hours of 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; these are not auditorium doors. Reserve hearing-assist equipment through the box office in advance and collect it there or notify the ticket taker. Confirm your exact support needs before attending.

Transit & the journey home

Adler Theatre is at 136 East Third Street, Davenport. There is no elevator to the balcony, and the current owner places wheelchair seating on the main floor. Request the exact accessible or semi-ambulatory allocation through 563-326-8522 in advance. The front drop-off has a wheelchair ramp; the garage skywalk is a separate approach and does not provide elevator access to the balcony.

Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Parking

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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Downtown street limits and paid ramps vary by arrival time

What to do
The owner identifies nearby side-street parking with a two-hour weekday limit from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., free after 5 p.m. and on weekends, plus a city-owned attached ramp with time-based fees. Check current posted controls and the final walk; a nearby ramp is not included admission or a reserved space.
Best option
Compare the attached city ramp and posted street options using the owner’s directions page. If needed, arrange the wheelchair-ramp drop-off immediately in front of the theatre and verify your route through the garage/skywalk.
Avoid
Do not assume an evening free-parking rule covers an earlier weekday arrival, or that the skywalk means the theatre balcony has an elevator. Ignore production loading-dock/truck directions when choosing the audience entrance.

Location

136 E 3rd St

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Seats & viewsSeat charts · Event layouts vary

Seats & views

Accessibility

Adler Theatre is at 136 East Third Street, Davenport. There is no elevator to the balcony, and the current owner places wheelchair seating on the main floor. Request the exact accessible or semi-ambulatory allocation through 563-326-8522 in advance. The front drop-off has a wheelchair ramp; the garage skywalk is a separate approach and does not provide elevator access to the balcony.

Find your section

Seating maps & views

Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.

Explore the view from your section

Explore the venue’s virtual seat viewer, then compare its layout with your event. Virtual views illustrate the space; they may differ from the live setup.

The owner’s main-floor chart links actual stage-view photographs at marked locations. Browser review verified photo points 1B, 3C and 8C. Their codes identify reference viewpoints rather than exact ticket seat numbers; capture dates and current production are unverified. Use the main-floor chart and its photo links; the balcony selector did not visibly switch in the reviewed mobile layout. Ask the box office about a particular balcony view or access need.

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Event example: for SIX (Touring) for reference only
Owner August 2026 main-floor numbered seating
Owner August 2026 balcony and loge numbered seating
Seating & atmosphere notes

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Viewing and venue layout

Compare the main-floor and balcony diagrams from Adler’s August 2026 packet with your ticket. The owner photo index supplies real main-floor reference views, but its point codes are not numbered seats. Balcony access requires stairs, so arrange a suitable main-floor allocation if needed.

Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere

The experience

  • Best for: Adler visitors who compare the owner’s main-floor and balcony charts, use real indexed stage views and arrange a main-floor allocation when stairs are a concern.
  • Watch out for: The current owner-linked prohibited-items sheet approves purses smaller than 12 × 12 × 6 inches, medical items and diaper bags with a child. It restricts backpacks/briefcases, outside food/drink, computers/tablets, weapons and professional recording/camera equipment. Show-specific exceptions need venue confirmation; do not treat the short ticket-listing camera paragraph as the complete policy.
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Why It Works

  • ✓The August 2026 packet locates pit, orchestra, loge and balcony seating alongside mix positions and access markers.
  • ✓The front wheelchair-ramp drop-off and attached-garage skywalk provide specific arrival options to discuss with the box office.

Know Before You Book

  • ×There is no elevator to the balcony; a garage skywalk does not make that seating level step-free.
  • ×The stage-view photographs are undated and show a particular piano setup, so current scenery and seat-level sightlines can differ.
  • ×Weekday street time limits and time-based ramp charges need checking for the whole visit.
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The current owner-linked prohibited-items sheet approves purses smaller than 12 × 12 × 6 inches, medical items and diaper bags with a child. It restricts backpacks/briefcases, outside food/drink, computers/tablets, weapons and professional recording/camera equipment. Show-specific exceptions need venue confirmation; do not treat the short ticket-listing camera paragraph as the complete policy.

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Destination
Adler Theatre, 136 E 3rd St · Davenport, IA.
When to arrive
Use the actual show’s door time and allow time for parking, security and ticket help. The current access page lists weekday box-office hours of 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; these are not auditorium doors. Reserve hearing-assist equipment through the box office in advance and collect it there or notify the ticket taker. Confirm your exact support needs before attending.
Transit
Adler Theatre is at 136 East Third Street, Davenport. There is no elevator to the balcony, and the current owner places wheelchair seating on the main floor. Request the exact accessible or semi-ambulatory allocation through 563-326-8522 in advance. The front drop-off has a wheelchair ramp; the garage skywalk is a separate approach and does not provide elevator access to the balcony.
Parking
The owner identifies nearby side-street parking with a two-hour weekday limit from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., free after 5 p.m. and on weekends, plus a city-owned attached ramp with time-based fees. Check current posted controls and the final walk; a nearby ramp is not included admission or a reserved space.
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Adler Theatre is at 136 East Third Street, Davenport. There is no elevator to the balcony, and the current owner places wheelchair seating on the main floor. Request the exact accessible or semi-ambulatory allocation through 563-326-8522 in advance. The front drop-off has a wheelchair ramp; the garage skywalk is a separate approach and does not provide elevator access to the balcony.

Still to check

  • Confirm your event’s accessible seating and complete step-free route with the venue; the guidance above may cover only part of your visit.
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Official Adler ticket FAQ (opens in a new tab)

Adler Theatre is at 136 East Third Street, Davenport. There is no elevator to the balcony, and the current owner places wheelchair seating on the main floor. Request the exact accessible or semi-ambulatory allocation through 563-326-8522 in advance. The front drop-off has a wheelchair ramp; the garage skywalk is a separate approach and does not provide elevator access to the balcony. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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