Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Coordinates

latitude: 49.281065 longitude: -123.1114994

Information

Construction

1959

Seating Plans

Orchestra & Mezzanine Seating plan pdf 1.4 MB

Seating Plans

Balcony Seating plan pdf 1.2 MB

Getting There

Public transit

The Translink Skytrain and Canada line are a convenient choice of transportation while visiting the QET and Playhouse theatres. Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station: on Dunsmuir Street one block east of the theatre. Vancouver City Centre Canada Line station: on West Georgia Street five blocks west of the theatre

Bike Share

There are several City of Vancouver Mobi bike-share station that are location at and nearby our venues. Please visit www.mobibikes.ca for more details

Parking

Nearby Parking

Vancouver Public Library: Underground lot between West Georgia and Robson Street; entrance off Hamilton Street.

Nearby Parking

Open air parking off Cambie Street near Dunsmuir behind the building is available.

Nearby Parking

Parking is also available at The Post on Hamilton Street.

Elevators

There is an elevator from parking to the QET and Playhouse Hamilton Street entrances which is available 60 minutes before show times.

Accessibility

Seating

Wheelchair seating is available on the orchestra and mezzanine levels. Orchestra: row 25, seats 31 through 40 and seats 60 through 69. Mezzanine: row 34, seats 15 through 20 and seats 41 through 46. Best seats for viewing rock concerts are mezzanine level seats.

Patron Drop-off and Pick-up

There is an accessible driveway for taxis and for pick up and drop offs on Hamilton Street between West Georgia and Dunsmuir Streets.

Elevators

Theatre elevator access is available from the main lobby to the mezzanine level and the balcony. There is also an elevator from parking to the QET and Playhouse Hamilton Street entrances which is open 60 minutes before show times.

Hearing Assistance

The QET is equipped with a RF Advanced System. Currently the LR-4200 receiver can be connected to a Universal Ear Speaker or headphones (with 1/8” / 3.5mm Aux connector) or to a neck loop lanyard for use with T-Coil hearing aids. Please go the coat check upon arrival to request a hearing assist unit. These units are free to borrow – with the deposit of ID or a major credit card (that will be returned when you return the unit.) Patrons may opt to use their own headphones (1/8” / 3.5mm Aux connector.) Patrons wanting to use either a VCT headset or neck-loop and receiver (for T-Coil equipped personal hearing aids, or cochlear implants) should request these in advance by emailing [email protected] as of Oct 11, 2026

Show information & theatre etiquette

Doors open

The lobby is open one hour before performances. Come early and enjoy - visit the visual art gallery on the upper levels of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre lobbies. We offer a selection of tempting snacks, local craft beers, and hand-picked BC wines. Beat the line-up by pre-ordering your intermission drinks! We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards.

Coat check

The QET has a spacious coat check. Each patron is charged $4.

Latecomers

If you are late to a performance, please be aware that you might not be able to enter the auditorium right away. To honour the performance's integrity, the show's producer will determine 24 hours in advance when latecomers may be seated. Video monitors are available in the theatre lobby to follow the action on stage. In some cases, latecomers may be seated in the Balcony. Patrons may move to their purchased seats at the first intermission. In other cases, latecomers may be seated at an appropriate break in the performance as determined by the show’s producer.

Unaccompanied Minors

All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by another patron 16 years of age or older.

Cameras and recording devices

Taking professional photographs and recording performances in theatres is not allowed unless authorized by the promoter or producer. Cameras and recording devices may be confiscated by theatre staff for the duration of the show. Please be respectful when using your smartphone in performances as it can be a distraction for other patrons.

Banned items

Certain items may be confiscated at the door by security if deemed dangerous. Large bags will be checked at the coat check. All wheeled items other than wheelchairs must remain in the lobby or in the coat check during the performance. These items are considered hazardous if an evacuation becomes necessary.

Contact Information

Lost and Found

To inquire about lost and found items, phone 604-665-2193.

Audience Services

Contact Audience Services for accessibility-related inquiries, including: • entrances, elevators, and washrooms • assistive listening devices • service animals • mobility concerns • sensory or cognitive accessibility needs • venue access information and wayfinding assistance If you have a specific accessibility requirement not listed above, please contact us and we will do our best to assist. We encourage patrons to contact us in advance so we can help ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Please note, if your inquiry is ticketing related, including wheelchair-accessible seating and companion seating, please contact your ticketing provider. [email protected]