Seating chart
Lisner Auditorium WCO orchestra seating plan
Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Washington Concert Opera (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 27, 2026
About this venue
Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University has orchestra and terrace seating for opera, concerts and speakers. Explore the official room tour, compare the presenter’s seating chart, and use current GW parking rates and closing times.
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Event-day answers for Lisner Auditorium
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- ArriveCheck door timeUse your ticket’s doors or check-in time
- Get therePlan route + returnDirections and transport options below
FanProof verdictLisner’s performance entrance is 730 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052, at H Street. Foggy Bottom–GWU on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines is the nearest Metro stop identified by WCO; its route follows I Street east to 21st, then south to H. Check current transit/elevator service.
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Bags & entry
Any child past their second birthday requires a ticket to attend events.
Events, tickets & arrival timeline
Your event day
Travel time
- 6:45 PMLeave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
- 7:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
- 8:00 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 typeTheater
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When to arrive
Use your actual performance’s posted doors and ticket-pickup instructions. WCO often offers a free talk one hour before its performances; that is presenter-specific and does not establish every event’s door time. Contact the presenter for accessible seating or listening assistance before arrival.
Transit & the journey home
Lisner’s performance entrance is 730 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052, at H Street. Foggy Bottom–GWU on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines is the nearest Metro stop identified by WCO; its route follows I Street east to 21st, then south to H. Check current transit/elevator service.
Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.
Parking
Parking At A Glance
- What to do
- GW self-service visitor garages accept major cards, Apple Pay and Google Wallet, with no cash. The University Student Center Garage entrance is on H Street between 21st and 22nd streets and normally operates 6 a.m.–midnight; Science and Engineering Hall and G Street garages are listed 24/7.
- Best option
- GW’s Science and Engineering Hall Garage, accessed from H Street between 22nd and 23rd streets, is open 24/7. The operator lists a $12 evening maximum after 5 p.m. until 2 a.m.; rates reset at 2 a.m. Its current $12 figure supersedes WCO’s older $10 note.
- Avoid
- Choose a garage that stays open past your performance. GW warns that vehicles left in a closed non-24-hour garage may not be retrieved until the next business day. Check current holiday/event hours and posted rates; all visitor garages are ADA-compliant, but a ticket does not reserve parking.
Location
730 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
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Seats & views
Accessibility
The presenter identifies a ramp to the left of Lisner’s entrance doors and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Ask the usher/house manager about the designated accessible section. WCO also offers easy-access seating and complimentary listening devices at coat check; arrange suitable seats with your event presenter before purchase.
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.
Real photos from the seats
Browse Lisner Auditorium photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.
View seat photos on A View From My Seat (opens in a new tab)Lisner Auditorium WCO orchestra seating plan
Lisner Auditorium WCO terrace seating plan
Seating chart
Lisner Auditorium WCO terrace seating plan
Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Washington Concert Opera (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 27, 2026
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Seating chart
Event example: for Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili for reference only
Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Ticketmaster (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 4, 2026
Official Lisner Auditorium photographic house tour
Interactive seating map
Official Lisner Auditorium photographic house tour
Seating & atmosphere notes
Inside the Venue At A Glance
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MixedVerified arrival point
730 21st Street, NW is the verified address on the current venue record. The closest public garage is the University Student Center garage, accessible on H Street between 21st and 22nd streets, NW. Please visit https://business-services.gwu.edu/visitor-parking for rates. Street parking is also available, obey posted signs.
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PositiveAccess and ticket help
Wheelchair accessible seating and mobility impaired seating is available at all price levels in row M of the Orchestra. All Terrace seating requires climbing stairs to access. For sight and hearing-impaired seating, please contact the box office at gwticket@gwu.edu Fall 2025 Semester: Tuesdays 11a-3p Event Days: (1) One hour prior to Showtime
Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere
Payment
GW’s SELF-SERVICE VISITOR GARAGES are CASHLESS, accepting major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Wallet. This includes the Science and Engineering Hall garage entered from H Street between 22nd/23rd streets. Confirm your actual garage and card brand. These parking methods do not establish Lisner ticket, concession or merchandise methods.
The experience
- Best for: Lisner Auditorium at GW hosts concerts, opera and spoken programs with orchestra and terrace seating. Washington Concert Opera publishes complete charts for both levels and an official photographic room tour; confirm the layout used by your actual presenter.
- Watch out for: WCO’s colored chart categories do not indicate available seats and may differ from another event’s pit or stage setup. Its parking page still quotes a $10 evening rate; the current GW garage operator lists $12. Check the actual garage hours and current event entry rules.
Event details to verify
- ×Any child past their second birthday requires a ticket to attend events.
- ×Fall 2025 Semester: Tuesdays 11a-3p Event Days: (1) One hour prior to Showtime
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