About this venue
Gesa Power House Theatre is a historic theatre and performing arts venue housed in a converted industrial building that once served as the Walla Walla Gas Plant. The building was transformed into a modern theatre in 2011, with the auditorium design inspired by the intimate Blackfriars Theatre of Shakespearean London. With approximately 300 seats, the property is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places and today hosts theatre productions, concerts, comedy, film screenings and other cultural events.
The compact auditorium creates a close connection between the audience and the stage, while the combination of preserved industrial character and modern performance infrastructure gives the venue a distinctive atmosphere. In addition to the main auditorium, the complex includes a lobby and the Electric Lounge, while an exterior elevator provides improved access to the main auditorium, balcony and upper levels for visitors with reduced mobility.
The theatre is located at 111 N 6th Ave, Walla Walla, United States, near the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Rose Street. Parking is primarily available on surrounding streets on a first-come, first-served basis, with additional spaces in nearby parking lots, including the lot at the southeast corner of Rose Street and Sixth Avenue. The lobby and box office can be reached through the ground-level entrance, while the exterior elevator is located on the north side of the building. For broader options for reaching the area and getting around Walla Walla, see the city transport information further down the page.
About the city
Walla Walla, a city in southeastern Washington State, combines the relaxed atmosphere of wine country with a lively cultural, music and sports scene. Its compact downtown brings together restaurants, shops, tasting rooms and performing arts spaces, while venues such as Gesa Power House Theatre and Borleske Stadium add to the city's appeal for visitors arriving for concerts, performances, sporting events and other programs. This combination of events, gastronomy and the distinctive character of the Walla Walla Valley makes the city an attractive destination for a short stay built around an event.
Getting around the city is supported by Valley Transit, the local public transportation system whose bus routes meet at the Valley Transit Transfer Center at Main Street and Fourth Street in downtown Walla Walla. For travelers arriving by air, the main gateway is Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW), while Pasco Amtrak station provides a regional option for intercity rail travel. The city's compact layout and central bus connections make it easy to combine downtown accommodation with trips to event venues, including Gesa Power House Theatre and Borleske Stadium.
Before or after an event, it is worth exploring historic downtown Walla Walla and Main Street, where historic buildings stand alongside restaurants, shops and tasting rooms. Whitman College offers a pleasant campus and an outdoor sculpture collection, while Pioneer Park is a good choice for a quieter walk surrounded by greenery. For a deeper look at local history, visitors can explore Fort Walla Walla Museum, making it easy to combine a concert, sporting event or other performance with discovering the cultural and historical side of this Washington State city.
