Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center

Powell Hall is at 718 North Grand Boulevard in St. Louis’s Grand Center area. For drivers, the Shepard Lot is immediately east of the hall with entry from Samuel Shepard Drive, while the Delmar Lot is north of the venue with entry from Delmar Boulevard. If you’re using rideshare, the main forecourt drop-off is on Samuel Shepard Drive, and rideshare pickup is directed to the north Delmar entrance. Public transit options listed by the venue include the Grand MetroLink station about a mile south and the 70 Grand bus connection, plus the 97 Delmar at Grand.

A shuttle from Plaza Frontenac is available for selected concerts, but it is not offered for every performance.

The renovated hall seats 2,150 and includes increased legroom, expanded lobbies, more restrooms, elevators, concessions, coat check, and an outdoor plaza. The venue says accessible seating is available on every level except the Upper Balcony, and there are three public elevators serving selected levels along with a stairlift. Because access is not equal across all levels, it’s best to confirm specific seat needs with the box office before you go.

For classical concerts, doors open 75 minutes before the performance; for special events, doors open 60 minutes before. The venue recommends arriving about 30 minutes early. Late seating happens at an appropriate program break rather than immediately at start time, so plan for a short wait if you arrive after the program begins.

Concessions include a full bar and light snacks. The venue page does not provide a general bag policy, age policy, or a universal set of entry rules for every event, so it’s wise to check the specific event details before you travel.

Powell Hall offers accessible seating, wheelchair and companion arrangements through the box office at 314-534-1700, and service dogs are allowed. Ushers can store walkers and canes and return them at breaks. Assistive listening devices are available with photo ID, and the venue can also help with ASL requests made at least two weeks in advance, large-print classical programs, and Braille programs for select performances with notice.

The hall also has a sensory viewing room. For some films with orchestra, open captions are offered, but you should verify the specific show before attending.

The Shepard Lot is the closest general parking option noted by the venue, and the Delmar Lot is another nearby choice. Delmar Lot passes are prepaid, tied to a date and time, and limited in availability. Accessible parking is available in the Shepard Lot and the Fox Garage, and public entrances are ADA accessible.

If you are dropping someone off, use the main forecourt on Samuel Shepard Drive. If you’re arriving by ride-hail, the venue directs pickup and drop-off to the north Delmar entrance.