Venue layout
Grossinger Motors Arena downtown lots and street approaches
Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Grossinger Motors Arena (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 27, 2026
About this venue
Grossinger Motors Arena is an active arena at 101 S. Madison Street in Bloomington.
Photo details
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Event-day answers for Grossinger Motors Arena
- Bag4.5 × 6.5 inMax, small clutch / walletOther styles and exceptions below
- ParkSee optionsChoose your parking before leaving
- ArriveCheck door timeUse your ticket’s doors or check-in time
- Get therePlan route + returnDirections and transport options below
FanProof verdictThe Grossinger parking-map legend lists Lincoln Garage free after 6 p.m. weekdays and on weekends, with paid weekday daytime hours. The same owner page warns event fees may apply, so check posted terms before leaving the car. Arena Garage access is from West Olive; rideshare uses Front Street doors near 115.
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What do you need to know?
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Bags & entry
One clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a gallon clear bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Inspected medical bags and diaper bags with a child three or under are exceptions. No prohibited-item storage or re-entry.
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Published bag sizes
Small clutch / wallet
up to4.5 × 6.5 in
Depth not listed by source.
Bags must meet the 12 × 6 × 12-inch clear-bag or gallon-bag limit, plus a clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches; inspected diaper bags require a child three or under.
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.
Verified Oct 27, 2026Official policy (opens in a new tab)
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Will my bag fit?
Pick a bag to compare it with Grossinger Motors Arena's published limit.
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
- 5:45 PMLeave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
- 6:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
- 7:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
- AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home
Times are in the venue's local time.
- Venue details
- Venue typeMusic VenueCapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total in the reviewed venue record; event configuration may vary
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Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
Localtime
When to arrive
Grossinger Motors Arena usually opens public doors one hour before an event. Will call starts two hours before and requires the named purchaser’s photo ID and purchase card. Children two and older need tickets, with selected children’s shows requiring tickets from age one. Confirm the actual event’s exceptions.
Transit & the journey home
Grossinger Motors Arena is at 101 South Madison Street, Bloomington, IL 61701. Rideshare pickup and drop-off are outside the Front Street doors on the north side near Section 115. The owner parking map shows downtown street approaches; use the public patron elevator rather than the restricted service elevator when inside.
Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.
Parking
Parking At A Glance
- What to do
- The Grossinger parking-map legend lists Lincoln Garage free after 6 p.m. weekdays and on weekends, with paid weekday daytime hours. The same owner page warns event fees may apply, so check posted terms before leaving the car. Arena Garage access is from West Olive; rideshare uses Front Street doors near 115.
- Best option
- Grossinger Motors Arena lists Lincoln Garage at Front/East streets, Market Garage at Center/Market, and Arena Garage at Olive/Lee. Event parking fees may apply. Its map marks green pass/paid areas; accessible spaces require a current placard or plate and are first come, first served.
- Avoid
- Do not treat the downtown garage space counts as available inventory or a guarantee of free event parking. Private lots can set different charges, and street parking is allowed only where posted restrictions permit. Parking and merchandise may use different payment methods from the cashless venue.
Location
101 South Madison Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
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Seats & views
Accessibility
Complimentary wheelchair escorts are available at any entry but do not provide a wheelchair for the full event. Book accessible seating at 309-434-2679; request sign-language interpretation at least two weeks ahead. The patron elevator is behind 109/110; the 115 service elevator is restricted.
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Seating maps & views
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Real photos from the seats
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Seating chart
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Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Ticketmaster (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 4, 2026
Seating & atmosphere notes
Inside the Venue At A Glance
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MixedVerified arrival point
101 S. Madison Street is the verified venue address in the current Ticketmaster record. There are three (3) main parking garages downtown Bloomington.
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MixedCurrent event inventory
All patrons age 2 and over must have a ticket. **Age limit will vary by event on occasion. The event page is the source for the room, seating format, and doors.
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PositiveAccessibility check
All ADA seating requests handled through the Box Office at 309-434-2777. Daily box office operations are ran out of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts located at 600 N. East St. Bloomington, IL open Tuesday-Friday, 10am to 4pm or 2 hours prior to event start time at Grossinger Motors Arena located at 101 S. Madison St. Bloomington, IL.
Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere
Payment
Venue purchases are cashless, using cards or mobile payments. Parking and merchandise payment methods may vary by event; check the actual event’s arrangements.
Water & drinks
Outside food, beverages, cans, bottles and coolers are prohibited under Grossinger’s security rules. Ask the venue in advance about necessary medical arrangements.
The experience
- Best for: Grossinger Motors Arena Guest Services is behind Section 108; first aid is behind 105/106. The public patron elevator is behind 109/110 on the Madison Street side. The elevator behind 115 is for working personnel during events and the 101/102 elevator is VIP; arrange suitable access with the box office at 309-434-2679.
- Watch out for: Grossinger Motors Arena is cashless for venue purchases, with parking and merchandise payment methods varying by event. There is no re-entry or prohibited-item storage. Bags must meet the 12 × 6 × 12-inch clear-bag or gallon-bag limit, plus a clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches; inspected diaper bags require a child three or under.
Why It Works
- ✓Bag Policy Each guest will be allowed to carry in one (1) clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that does not exceed 12 in x 6 in x 12 in or one (1), one-gallon clear plastic bag.
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