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Mahaffey Theater

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Mahaffey Theater is a theater at 400 1st Street S. Bags must fit within 12 × 12 inches; backpacks, packages and briefcases are prohibited. All guests and belongings may be searched. Outside food and drinks, including water bottles, are prohibited. Rejected belongings cannot be stored; call 727-892-5767 ahead about medical food or drink needs.

Mahaffey Theater exterior in St. Petersburg
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FanProof verdictFor the Mahaffey Theater, keep bags within 12 × 12 inches and leave backpacks, water bottles and outside food behind; rejected items cannot be checked. Arrange medical food or drink needs at 727-892-5767. Rideshare pickup is on Bayshore Drive east of the theater near the fountain. Arrive 45 minutes before the show to avoid late-seating holds.

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Bags & entry

Bags must fit within 12 × 12 inches; backpacks, packages and briefcases are prohibited. All guests and belongings may be searched. Outside food and drinks, including water bottles, are prohibited. Rejected belongings cannot be stored; call 727-892-5767 ahead about medical food or drink needs.

Events, tickets & arrival timeline

Your event day

Travel time
  1. 6:45 PM
    Leave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
  2. 7:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
  3. 8:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

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Venue details
Venue typeTheater
CapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total in the reviewed venue record; event configuration may vary
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Transit & the journey home

Use the entrance at 400 1st Street S, St Petersburg, FL 33701.

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Location: on site Charge: $10.00

Location

400 1st Street S

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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Current event inventory

Everyone needs a ticket to enter. Call Box Office for possible exceptions for family events. The event page is the source for the room, seating format, and doors.

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Positive

Accessibility check

This is an accessible venue. Regular Hours: Call Box Office for hours Day of Event: 2 hours prior to event time

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Water & drinks

Bags must fit within 12 × 12 inches; backpacks, packages and briefcases are prohibited. All guests and belongings may be searched. Outside food and drinks, including water bottles, are prohibited. Rejected belongings cannot be stored; call 727-892-5767 ahead about medical food or drink needs.

The experience

  • Watch out for: Bags must fit within 12 × 12 inches; backpacks, packages and briefcases are prohibited. All guests and belongings may be searched. Outside food and drinks, including water bottles, are prohibited. Rejected belongings cannot be stored; call 727-892-5767 ahead about medical food or drink needs.
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Why It Works

  • ✓Items NOT Allowed: - no backpacks - no large bags/duffel bags - no banners or flags with sticks or poles - no coolers - no food - no drink - no cans - no bottles - no glass containers - no diaper bags larger than 8 X 9 inches - no weapons - no fireworks - no laser pointers - no laser products of any type - no video cameras - no cameras - no air horns or noisemakers of any type - no items that would obstruct another guests view Please note: - All bags and guests are subject to search. - Items NOT permitted into the facility must be returned to your vehicle of disposed of prior to entering the facility.
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400 1st Street S · St Petersburg, FL

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Bags must fit within 12 × 12 inches; backpacks, packages and briefcases are prohibited. All guests and belongings may be searched. Outside food and drinks, including water bottles, are prohibited. Rejected belongings cannot be stored; call 727-892-5767 ahead about medical food or drink needs.

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Destination
Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st Street S · St Petersburg, FL.
Transit
Use the entrance at 400 1st Street S, St Petersburg, FL 33701.
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Bags must fit within 12 × 12 inches; backpacks, packages and briefcases are prohibited. All guests and belongings may be searched. Outside food and drinks, including water bottles, are prohibited. Rejected belongings cannot be stored; call 727-892-5767 ahead about medical food or drink needs.

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Use the entrance at 400 1st Street S, St Petersburg, FL 33701. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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