About this venue
Palace Theatre is a historic theatre in downtown Stamford, opened in 1927 and designed by renowned theatre architect Thomas Lamb. The restored auditorium, with approximately 1,600 seats, retains the character of a classic American theatre while serving today as an important venue for concerts, comedy, theatrical productions, dance and other live performances.
Inside, the main auditorium combines its historic atmosphere with modern production facilities, including an advanced sound system and stage lighting. Tiered seating provides clear views of the stage from different areas of the theatre, while elevators, accessible seating and assisted-listening devices help make performances accessible to a wider range of visitors.
The theatre is located at 61 Atlantic St, Stamford, United States, in the compact downtown area. Visitors arriving by car can use the Landmark Square Garage directly across from the theatre, while passenger drop-off is available in front of the building. For broader information about rail, bus and other transport options around Stamford, see the city guide below.
About the city
Stamford, one of the major urban centers of southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound, combines business energy with a varied entertainment and events scene. Downtown and waterfront Harbor Point bring together restaurants, bars, cultural spaces and event venues, while The Palace Theatre remains one of the city's recognizable destinations for concerts, comedy and performing arts programs. Thanks to its location within the wider New York metropolitan area, the city is also a practical base for visitors who want to combine an event with a short city break without relying on just one type of entertainment.
Getting around Stamford is straightforward thanks to CTtransit Stamford Division bus routes and the Harbor Point Trolley, which connects important downtown and waterfront locations. The main rail hub, Stamford Transportation Center, is served by the Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line and Amtrak trains on the Northeast Corridor, making rail access from New York City and other cities in the northeastern United States especially convenient. For travelers arriving by air, Westchester County Airport is located west of Stamford, while the larger airports in the New York area provide additional domestic and international options. Downtown and Harbor Point event venues can be reached from the station by local transit, trolley, taxi or a short car ride.
Before or after an event, it is worth walking through Mill River Park, along Bedford Street and around Columbus Park to experience the livelier, pedestrian-friendly side of downtown. For a waterfront atmosphere, Harbor Point offers promenades and harbor views, while Cove Island Park provides green spaces, shoreline and views toward Long Island Sound. The combination of a compact downtown, waterfront neighborhoods and green spaces makes it easy to turn a visit for a concert, sporting event or other occasion into a fuller stay in Stamford.
