Plan Your Visit

Iron Gate Theatre
3700 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Driving Directions · Parking · Public Transportation

Driving Directions

From Philadelphia – I-676 West
Starting off on I-676 West, follow it to the 30th Street exit. After the exit ramp, follow Arch Street to N 30th Street, then turn right onto Market Street. Turn left on 38th Street, then turn left onto Chestnut Street. Iron Gate Theatre will be on the right at the corner of 37th Street.

From South Jersey/Atlantic City
Take the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to Philadelphia. After crossing the bridge, merge onto I-676 West. Follow directions from I-676 West above.

From the West – Harrisburg, Western Suburbs, King of Prussia
Take I-76 East to Philadelphia. Follow I-76 to I-676 East to exit 345 (30th Street Station Exit). Keep right to stay on ramp and take ramp to Market Street. Follow directions from I-676 West above.

From the North – New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
Take the New Jersey Turnpike south. Take exit 6 for I-276 West and continue onto I-95 South, following signs for Philadelphia. Take exit 22 to merge onto I-676 West. Follow directions from I-676 West above.

From the South – Baltimore, Washington
Take I-95 North to I-676 West. Follow directions from I-676 West above.

Parking

Available Parking Options:

• Penn parking garage at corner of 38th and Walnut Streets (entrances on both streets)
  Please note, as of July 2024, we can no longer offer discounted parking in this garage due to increased parking rates. This garage is cashless and payment can be made at the kiosk or via a mobile phone by scanning the QR code on the parking ticket.
• Valet parking at The Inn at Penn at 3600 Sansom Street
• Garage at the corner of 40th Street and Walnut Street (at Acme)
• Street Parking: Much of the available street parking in this area is free after 8 PM. Please check parking signs carefully.

Public Transportation

PennBus (FREE for Penn Live Arts patrons): Penn Bus East operates in a loop between 40th and Walnut Streets as well as between 20th and South Streets. Penn Bus West operates in a loop between 33rd and Walnut Streets as well as between 48th Street and Springfield Avenue. The buses pick up and drop off at designated transit stops on campus (including the Pottruck Gymnasium on the north side of Walnut Street between 37th and 38th Streets). View exact times and transit stops. A valid same-day Penn Live Arts ticket or email confirmation is required.

Trains: Take Amtrak or SEPTA to 30th Station. Walk west on Market Street to 36th Street, then take a left and head south on 36th Street until you come to Walnut Street. Take a right on Walnut Street and the Annenberg Center is located on the left at the corner of 37th Street. View SEPTA regional rail schedules.

Trolley: Take any line (except #10) to 36th Street and Sansom Streets. Head south on 36th Street and take a right on Walnut Street. The Annenberg Center is located on the left at the corner of 37th Street.

Subway: Market/Frankford Subway west to 34th and Market Streets. Head south on 34th Street and take a right on Walnut Street. The Annenberg Center is located on the left at the corner of 37th Street.

Bus: Take bus #21 or #42 to 36th and Walnut Streets. The Annenberg Center is located on the left side between 36th and 37th Streets.

Special Options for University of Pennsylvania faculty, staff and students.