107 West State Street
Martin Luther King Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
The State Theatre does not have a parking lot of our own, but we are located right in the heart of downtown Ithaca and there are 4 large parking garages nearby, all within easy walking distance. The parking garages closest to us are the Green Street Garage and The Cayuga Street Garage. You can see a map of downtown Ithaca by clicking here. There’s also a website with useful information about parking in downtown Ithaca at: https://parkithaca.com/
The State Theatre of Ithaca DOES NOT ENDORSE USING ANY SECONDARY TICKETING SOURCES. Our Box Offices cannot resolve any issues involving them, such as lost tickets or bogus tickets. Tickets for all of our shows are sold through TIXR, via our website, or in person at the Box Office at 113 West State Street in Downtown Ithaca. Tickets are sometimes available through fan club sites as pre-sales or special VIP packages. The State Theatre has the right to cancel ticket transactions that are suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling.
Third party “ticket resale” websites create the illusion that they have “special access” to the best seats in the house, or that they are authorized sellers for The State Theatre of Ithaca, but all they do is purchase tickets from The State or private individuals and resell them at inflated prices. None of the price markup benefits the theater or the artist, who were the entities that put up the money and the time and the energy to create the show in the first place, and The State Theatre cannot confirm that tickets purchased from anywhere other than Eventbright.com or The State Theatre directly are valid.
The State Theatre of Ithaca has just over 1,600 total seats. We have 900 seats in our downstairs Orchestra section and 700 seats upstairs in the balcony.
Both! The State Theatre accommodates fully reserved seated shows as well as shows that offer General Admission (G.A.) seating. General Admission (G.A.) refers to seating or standing areas that are not assigned or reserved, and are occupied on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’d like to get a great seat at a G.A. show, just show up shortly after doors open!
Tickets for State Theatre shows can be purchased online via this website HERE, over the phone at (607) 277-8283 or in person at the State Theatre Box Office, located directly next door to the theatre at 113 West State/Martin Luther King Street in downtown Ithaca.
Summer Box Office hours are Wednesday – Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM. If there is a show on a Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, the Box Office will open 2 hours before the show’s start time and will remain open for 1 hour after the show begins.
State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. is a small, not-for-profit organization with limited ability to cover all ticket transactions. Like most theatres our size, we work with an outside ticketing company that charges a service fee to help defer the costs of providing this service. The service charges for online and telephone sales vary depending on ticket price, delivery method, and number of tickets. There is no service charge on tickets purchased at our Box Office at 105 West State Street in Ithaca, however all credit card fees (3% of your entire order) will still be applicable.
Refunds or exchanges are not permitted for any tickets purchased unless the headliner cancels the show. If a show is rescheduled, the new date will be posted to this website and your ticket for the original show will be honored at the rescheduled date. If a show is cancelled and no make-up date is announced then the ticket is refundable. The refund will happen automatically if you purchased with a credit card. Otherwise if you paid cash, please contact the box office at (607)277-8283 and we will process your refund manually.
All Will Call tickets can be picked up at our Box Office right next door to the theatre at 113 West State/Martin Luther King Street in downtown Ithaca. Will Call Tickets are available for pick-up on the day of the show, usually 2 hours before doors open (typically 5 PM). Please be prepared to provide government-issued photo identification and the credit card that was used to purchase the tickets.
About an hour after the show has started, Will Call tickets usually are available for pickup in the theatre’s lobby.
Government-issued photo ID will be required to receive tickets at the Will Call Window, and only the ticket-purchaser can pick up Will Call Tickets.
Yes! As long as the screen isn’t cracked, your tickets can most likely be scanned from your phone. Just make sure to zoom in on the bar codes and turn the brightness all the way up on your device. However, be certain to have your Ticket Order number as backup in case the bar-code is not able to be scanned. Our box office staff can reprint your tickets free of charge with your Ticket Order Number and ID.
As all shows have different pricing breakdowns, please check show information at www.stateofithaca.org or email info@stateoithaca.org before purchasing your tickets!
The State Theatre of Ithaca Box Office and our official ticketing provider, TIXR, are the only authorized ticket sellers for shows presented at this venue. We do not provide tickets to other sellers with the exception of occasional partnerships with some of the local college concert commissions or other nonprofit organizations as fundraisers. Tickets purchased from other sources are purchased at your own risk. We urge patrons to purchase tickets through us only as tickets available on other web sites are usually sold by ticket scalpers who charge inflated prices. By purchasing through us, you are assured that the ticket you receive is valid and is being sold to you at face value.
When you buy from someone other than The State Theatre Box Office:
Yes. Despite being close to 90 years old, The State Theatre is accessible to customers with disabilities. The Orchestra (ground) floor is accessible by wheelchair, and the venue has an ADA accessible restroom and drinking fountain. Additional ADA seating was added in the summer of 2018! Unfortunately, we currently do not have an elevator to our balcony. Please call the Box Office directly at (607)277-8283 so we can accommodate you with seats that best fit your needs.
Photo/video policy is determined by the artist and is usually not determined until day-of-show. Occasionally, non-professional cameras are permitted as long as NO FLASH is used during the performance. You can inquire about the photo policy on day-of-show by calling the Box Office. Professional audio or video recording is only permitted with prior approval by the artist or their management.
We do not currently have a coat check.
The State Theatre is very generously supported by Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, La Tourelle Resort & Spa , Hotel Ithaca, The William Henry Miller Inn and The Canopy by Hilton. We highly recommend these establishments!
There are several other hotels and Bed & Breakfasts close by and you can find them here.
“DSP Shows” is a promoter that the State Theatre works closely with. We retain their services to help bring high quality artists to Ithaca. In addition, we rent our theatre to them for (primarily live music) shows that are marketed and promoted under the “DSP Shows” name. It is a mutually beneficial partnership that provides more high quality concerts at The State Theatre.
No. Failure to follow this rule will lead to your immediate ejection from our premises. Smoking is allowed outside at designated areas.
Article 13-E of the Public Health Law, also known as the Clean Indoor Air Act (the Act), prohibits smoking and vaping in almost all public and private indoor workplaces, including restaurants and bars, to protect workers and the public from exposure to harmful secondhand smoke and vaping aerosols. Localities may continue to adopt and enforce local laws regulating smoking and vaping; however, these regulations must be at least as strict as the Act.
Since 2003, the Act has protected millions of New Yorkers from daily exposure to deadly secondhand smoke and the illnesses it causes. The Act saves lives and money. Studies show that in the first year alone, the expansion of the Act resulted in about 3,800 fewer hospital admissions for heart attack, which saved an estimated $56 million in health care costs
For most shows geared toward audiences ages 21+, you may purchase beer and wine at The State Theatre. Guests are expected to obey all state and local laws governing the purchase, possession, and consumption of alcohol. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. In addition, the following items are to be noted:
Yes! We now accept all major credit cards at both concessions and bar areas. Apple Pay and Google Pay are also accepted.
At the present time, our concession stand offers homemade cookies from Ithaca Bakery, a variety of candy and other assorted snacks, including freshly popped popcorn on most show nights. We also offer a variety of fountain drinks, bottled water, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. If you’re absolutely starving, we recommend grabbing a full meal before you arrive. There’s an extensive list of restaurants within walking distance from the theatre here.
Thanks for asking! In addition to outside food and beverages, here’s a list of other items that we do not allow inside this theatre:
Please use good judgment. We want you to have an enjoyable evening. We take security very seriously. If you have any problems, please contact a member of our staff for assistance. If you have specific questions, call our Box Office at (607)277-8283
Yes! The State Theatre of Ithaca is available for social, corporate and fundraising events. Please contact us at info@stateofithaca.org to inquire about your event.
No, The State Theatre does not have an air cooling system.
Start by contacting The State Theatre’s Exclusive Talent Buyer – DSP Shows at info@dspshows.com. Please keep in mind that we are a 1600 seat performing arts center. If your band is doing great at your local club drawing 200-300 people per show you may want to start playing in Ithaca at a smaller venue.
Our Volunteer Coordinator and Events Manager is Sarah Flenders. She can be reached at (607)277-8283 or Sarah@stateofithaca.org. For more information head over to www.stateofithaca.org/volunteer
107 West State Street | Martin Luther King Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
info@stateofithaca.com
607-277-8283
Box Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 9am – 4pm
107 West State Street
Martin Luther King Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
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