Seating chart
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About this venue
The Santander Performing Arts Center is the theater at 136 North 6th Street, separate from the Arena. Compare the owner’s orchestra and balcony seat photographs, confirm your accessible seating needs, and use theater-specific door and box-office times.
Photo details
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The Santander Performing Arts Center — documentary venue view.
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Event-day answers for The Santander Performing Arts Center
- BagCheck the ruleOfficial policy linked 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 verdictFor the Performing Arts Center, compare the operator’s listed garages with the 136 North 6th Street entrance; the Arena is a different destination. Accessible spaces vary by garage. Confirm the facility’s current availability and accessible route before paying.
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What do you need to know?
Getting inBag rules, screening and your event
Bags & entry
One clear bag up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a clear drawstring bag up to 12 × 12 or a gallon clear bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Inspected diaper/medical exceptions apply. A later FAQ paragraph conflicts; use the stricter dedicated bag section or confirm. No coat/belongings check.
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 typeTheaterCapacityNot 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
Santander Performing Arts Center doors normally open one hour before showtime, subject to the event listing. Its box office opens three hours before the show on theater event days; this is not the audience door time. The main Arena box office is at a different building.
Transit & the journey home
The Performing Arts Center main entrance at 136 North 6th Street has a ramp. Its lobby elevator reaches balcony level, but balcony seating is not wheelchair accessible. A main-lobby accessible restroom is near orchestra entry; a lobby elevator reaches lower-level restrooms.
Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.
Parking
Parking At A Glance
- What to do
- For the Performing Arts Center, compare the operator’s listed garages with the 136 North 6th Street entrance; the Arena is a different destination. Accessible spaces vary by garage. Confirm the facility’s current availability and accessible route before paying.
- Best option
- Santander’s parking page lists Reading Parking Authority garages and lots for both buildings. Check the current posted event rate. Gateless locations require payment within 15 minutes using a supported app, text or pay station; entering without a gate is not free parking.
- Avoid
- Do not tailgate, grill, bring alcohol/coolers or loiter in RPA parking facilities. Pay before leaving the garage for your event and enter the correct plate. The venue’s meter-hours note is dated March 2022; follow current signs rather than assuming today’s street parking is free.
Location
136 North 6th Street, Reading, PA 19601
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Seats & views
Accessibility
The lobby elevator reaches balcony level, but balcony seats are not wheelchair accessible. Arrange an appropriate ticket through 610-898-7229. Sensory bags/weighted pads are available at the theater box office against ID; free listening receivers or WaveCAST and advance interpreter requests are offered.
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 The Santander Performing Arts Center 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)Event example: for Jo Koy for reference only
Performing Arts Center — official interactive seat photographs
Interactive seating map
Performing Arts Center — official interactive seat photographs
Seating & atmosphere notes
Inside the Venue At A Glance
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MixedVerified arrival point
136 North 6th Street is the verified venue address in the current Ticketmaster record. Parking is available on 6th Street & Court and on Popular & Walnut. There is a charge to park. Please consult the Parking Authority at 610-655-6166 for further information.
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MixedCurrent event inventory
For most shows children one (1) and under are permitted free of charge. The event page is the source for the room, seating format, and doors.
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PositiveAccessibility check
For Accessible seating, utilize the filter feature on Ticketmaster to see Accessibility seating. If you need further assistance please contact the Venue at 610-898-7469 or 610-898-7229. Wheelchairs and Assisted Hearing Devices are also available. The Santander Performing Arts Center Box Office is only open on performance days, 3 hours prior to the event. If you need ticketing assistance any other time, call our main Box Office at The Santander Arena, 610-898-7469. Those hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-4pm.
Inside the venueCashless · Physical card at box office
Payment
Both Santander buildings are cashless for tickets, merchandise and concessions. Major credit/debit cards are accepted; Apple Pay is also listed for concessions. Bring a physical card for box-office purchases.
Water & drinks
Outside food and beverages, including water bottles, are prohibited. Contact the venue before arrival for a medically necessary need; the reviewed FAQ does not publish a general empty-bottle allowance.
The experience
- Best for: The Performing Arts Center is a separate theater at 136 North 6th Street. The owner’s interactive tool shows orchestra and balcony sightlines by marked seat. Balcony-level elevator access does not make balcony seats wheelchair accessible; coordinate suitable seating before purchase.
- Watch out for: Santander’s dedicated FAQ bag section allows one clear bag up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a clear 12 × 12 drawstring bag or a gallon clear bag, plus a 4.5 × 6.5 clutch. A later prohibited-items paragraph gives a conflicting larger limit; follow the stricter dedicated bag rule or confirm before attending. No re-entry, including smoking trips.
Why It Works
- ✓No professional cameras, flash cameras, or recording devices depending on the event. Other camera rules may apply. No Re-Entry. This is a non-smoking facility, no tobacco or e-cigarette products in the venue. Visit our Website for a list of prohibited items and our bag policy.
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