Neptune Theatre Seattle is a performance venue in the University District, at the corner of NE 45th Street and Brooklyn Avenue. Its changing program includes music, comedy and other events, making the show listing the best place to start planning your visit. The Neptune is about an 8-minute drive from Crown Inn, a Seattle motel with guest rooms.
- Location: 1303 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98105.
- Program: Changing events, including music, comedy and other performances.
- Tickets: Show pages provide event-specific timing, age and admission details.
- Parking: No on-site lot; paid lots and metered street parking are available in the area.
Finding a show at the Neptune Theatre
Seattle Theatre Group’s event listings are the place to check for the Neptune’s changing program. The venue has hosted music, comedy and other performances, so look up the specific event rather than assuming every show has the same format.
The building has a longer history as a University District entertainment venue. Seattle Theatre Group describes it as the only intact survivor of five movie theaters that opened in the area during the silent era. In 2011, the Neptune changed from a cinema into a multidisciplinary performance space.
Once you have a show in mind, check its individual event page for the door time, show time, age requirements and admission details. These can differ between events, so use the listing for your chosen performance when planning arrival and tickets.
Tickets, entry and venue information
Ticket and seating details depend on the event, and the Neptune’s floor layout can change between standing and seated shows. General-admission events typically have standing room on the main floor. The bar area is typically 21+, while the area toward the stage is all ages; the balcony has all-ages general-admission seating.
For reserved seating on the main floor, the venue uses freestanding padded chairs. Staff remove those chairs for general-admission standing shows. For general-admission comedy, film and other seated events, freestanding chairs are added to the floor instead. Check the event page to confirm the arrangement for your show.
Wheelchair-accessible seats are on the main floor. You can purchase accessible seating online through an individual show link, by phone or in person. Free Sennheiser digital RF assistive listening devices are available first-come, first-served; ask an usher for help.
Seattle Theatre Group also offers a complimentary accessible-seating escort service by advance request. Contact the organization within 48 hours of the event to coordinate, using 206-682-1414, press 5, or accessibility@stgpresents.org.
How do you get to Neptune Theatre?
The Neptune is at 1303 Northeast 45th Street, on the corner of NE 45th Street and Brooklyn Avenue in Seattle’s University District. Many bus stops are within walking distance of the theatre. For transit planning, use King County Metro’s trip planner or call Metro Transit at 206-553-3000; you can also plan around Northgate Station and Seattle Metro.
If you are driving from I-5, the venue’s directions distinguish between northbound and southbound approaches:
- From I-5 northbound: Take exit 169 for NE 45th Street, turn slightly left onto 7th Avenue NE, then turn right onto NE 45th Street.
- From I-5 southbound: Take exit 169 and merge onto 5th Avenue NE, then turn left onto NE 45th Street.
Parking and planning an evening
The Neptune has no on-site parking lot. Paid lots and metered street parking are available in the surrounding area, so allow time to find a space before your event. Seattle Theatre Group says metered street parking is free after 8:00 PM and on Sundays; read the posted signs carefully, since restrictions can apply.
Avoid parking west of the theatre on Brooklyn Avenue NE in the Production Loading Area: cars parked there may be towed at the owner’s expense. The theatre also has no ADA parking. For drop-off, Seattle Theatre Group identifies the side street of Brooklyn on the opposite side of the street from the theatre corner as the closest area.
Before you go: Parking rules and event details can change. Check the official site before you go, including the Seattle Theatre Group event and directions pages for your show.
FAQs
Where is Neptune Theatre in Seattle?
It is at 1303 Northeast 45th Street, at the corner of NE 45th Street and Brooklyn Avenue in the University District.
Does Neptune Theatre have parking?
There is no on-site lot. Paid lots and metered street parking are available nearby, but read the signs and avoid the Production Loading Area on Brooklyn Avenue NE west of the theatre.
Are Neptune Theatre shows seated or standing?
It depends on the event. General-admission shows may use standing room on the main floor, while seated events can have freestanding chairs; check the event listing for the specific arrangement.
How can you arrange accessible seating or listening support?
Accessible main-floor seats may be purchased through individual show links, by phone or in person. Free assistive listening devices are available from an usher on a first-come, first-served basis.