Plan Your Visit

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts has developed health and safety protocols in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Healthy Washington business and sector guidelines. The policies and procedures have been implemented to ensure that our venue remains a safe place for the community to enjoy the performing arts. Here’s what to expect:

Entering the Venue:

• The Washington Center is aligning with CDC, State and county policies, guidance and best practices and will no longer require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter the venue.
• The Washington Center continues to encourage everyone to wear a mask while in the venue.
• Self-screening for Symptoms: Staff, volunteers, and artists will be requested to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms daily (fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, etc.). We request that all patrons self-screen for symptoms prior to arrival as well. If you are ill, please stay home. If you need to make arrangements for your existing tickets due to a COVID-19 related illness or exposure, contact the Washington Center Box Office at 360-753-8586.
• Tickets will be scanned by ushers; tickets will not be touched or torn.

In the Lobby:

• Hand sanitizer is available throughout the venue.
• Touchless paper towel and soap dispensers have been installed in our restrooms.
• Washington Center staff and/or volunteers will be regularly wiping down high-contact areas during the performance, such as door handles, handrails, etc.

In the Theater:

• Our ventilation system meets or exceeds all federal, state and local guidelines, including those recommended for COVID safety.
• The theater will be cleaned in-between all performances.

While we are doing everything we can to create a safe space to enjoy live entertainment, please note that exposure to the novel coronavirus potentially exists in all public places. By attending a performance at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, you voluntarily assume all risks and agree that you will not hold the Washington Center for the Performing Arts or the City of Olympia, or its employees liable for any resulting illness.

Still have questions? Check out our FAQ!

Directions to The Washington Center

From the North:

Follow I-5 South and take exit 105 towards the Port of Olympia

Continue onto Plum St

Turn Left onto Legion Way

Turn Right onto Washington St

The Washington Center will be on your right. Scroll down for information about parking at The Washington Center.

From the South:

Follow I-5 North and take exit 105 towards the State Capitol/City Center

Merge onto 14th Ave

At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Jefferson St, and continue on Jefferson as it turns into Adams St.

Turn left onto Legion Way

Turn right onto Washington St

The Washington Center will be on your right. Scroll down for information about parking at The Washington Center.

Directions to The Minnaert Center:

Follow I-5 to exit 104 and merge onto US 101 North

Take the Cooper Point/Crosby Blvd exit (this will be the first exit you reach on 101.)

Use the 2nd from the left lane to turn left onto Decatur St. at the light

Turn right onto Mottman Rd

Take the first left into the South Puget Sound Community College campus

The Minnaert Center will be immediately in front of you beyond the round-about. There are parking lots located to both the right and the left.

The Washington Center does not own any parking facilities, however metered city parking is free after 5PM or anytime on Saturday and Sunday. Please see this map for free and paid parking options surrounding the Washington Center for the 2020-21 season.

For your ease and convenience, we recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before your event. Our lobby is always open one hour before curtain, ensuring that you have plenty of time to arrive, park, and enjoy a pre-show snack or beverage!

Groups with accessible needs are welcome to flip on their hazard lights and drop guests off outside our front doors before parking.

Please follow the link below to view a full map of parking in the downtown core.

Downtown Parking Map

Parking is free and open to the public at the Minnaert Center for the Arts located on the Olympia campus of South Puget Sound community College.

Please follow the link below to view South Puget Sound’s online parking map. The Minneart Center is building 21, so we recommend parking in lot A, B, G, or H.

SPSCC Olympia Campus Parking Map

For your ease and convenience, we recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before your event. Our lobby is always open one hour before curtain, ensuring that you have plenty of time to arrive, park, and enjoy a pre-show snack or beverage!

Groups with accessible needs are welcome to flip on their hazard lights and drop guests off outside our front doors before parking

The Washington Center provides an ever changing assortment of local goodies, snacks, and treats which are available for purchase in our lobby. Concessions availability depends on the event and producing group. If you are wondering about the availability of concessions at an event you are attending, please contact the administration line at (360) 753-8585.

At Washington Center presented events you will find either a full bar, or wine and beer service. Bar services are only available to patrons 21 and older and some of our rental events may choose not to make this available to their guests.

Downtown Olympia is full of delicious and ever changing eateries!

Olympia Restaurants

If you are looking for a recommendation, please feel free to give our box office or administrative office a call. We want to make your experience as memorable (and delicious) as possible!

Please follow this link to view a list of area hotels and lodging:

Area Hotels & Lodging