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Purchase Parking

Parking is currently available on a first-come, first-served basis at the parking entrances. Accessible parking spaces are available on all levels and are located on the west side of the motor lobbies nearest the river. All major credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

Buy Parking

Please Note: Online pre-paid parking must be purchased at least one day in advance. Otherwise, parking is offered at the gate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Garage Hours

Directions

Garage portals are located at the north and south ends of the building.

Garage Entry/Exit: All entrances to the garage are currently open. These entrances can be accessed via 25th Street for all south entrances, and via New Hampshire Avenue and F Street as well as Rock Creek Parkway northbound for all north entrances. Rock Creek Parkway northbound can be accessed from both the south and north garage exits during performance times.

Note: For vehicles taller than 6 ft., there are limited spaces available on all levels (max. clearance 7 ft.).

Accessibility

Accessible parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis on all three levels of the garage for vehicles bearing valid DMV accessible parking placards or license. Spaces are located on the west side of the motor lobbies nearest the river. For information about van accessible parking for vehicles over 6 ft. 6 in. tall, please call (202) 416-7988.

Free Box Office and Gift Shop Parking

One hour of free parking is available when visiting our Box Office or spending $10 or more at our Gift Shops (if validated at the Box Office or Gift Shops). Free validation parking tickets can only be issued by the parking attendant at the A level north entrance, which is located at the New Hampshire Ave. and F St. intersection. Box Office validation is not available when picking up free tickets.

Member Reserved Parking

Kennedy Center Members at the Producer Circle level or higher have access to a reserved parking section located on Parking Level C. Reserved parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be accessed by displaying the season’s parking pass on your driver’s side dashboard. To request a replacement parking pass, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about the benefits of Circles Membership here.

Monthly Parking Requests

Interested in monthly parking at the Kennedy Center? Please sign-up and select “SEARCH FOR PARKING”.

If you are interested in monthly parking for a group, please call us at (202) 416-7980.

Questions?

Have questions about parking? Call (202) 416-7988.

Bike racks are available for patron convenience at the following locations: F St. & New Hampshire Ave., next to the Metro Bus stop on the Front Plaza, inside the Level A North garage entrance, and on the grounds of the REACH.

A rack is located on F St. to the west of the Grand Staircase.