Your Visit
Strauss Square
Directions
From Dallas North Tollway
- Turn onto the Dallas North Tollway South service road.
- Merge onto Dallas North Tollway South (toll required).
- Take the exit toward Hines Blvd Downtown.
- Merge onto Harry Hines Blvd.
- Turn left at Moody St.
- Continue onto N Pearl St.
- Turn left onto the Woodall Rodgers Fwy service road.
- Turn right on the first road past the red glass Winspear Opera House onto Jack Evans (formerly Fairmont Street).
- The entrance to Lexus Red Parking will be on your right.
From DFW Airport:
- Take the South exit out of DFW Airport.
- Merge onto TX-183 toward Irving/Dallas.
- TX-183 becomes I-35E South/US-77 South.
- Merge onto TX-366 West Woodall Rodgers Fwy.
- East toward I-45/Houston/US-75.
- Take the Pearl St. exit.
- Take a right (or head east) on the Woodall Rodgers service road.
- Turn right on the first road past the red glass Winspear Opera House onto Jack Evans (one street East of Pearl Street).
- The entrance to Lexus Red Parking will be on your right.
From US 75/I-45
- Take US 75/I-45 towards downtown Dallas.
- Take exit 1A toward I-35E S/Waco (Woodall Rodgers Fwy.)
- Take the Pearl St exit.
- U-Turn at Pearl St light and merge onto the eastbound Woodall Rodgers Fwy service road.
- Turn right on Jack Evans St (first road past the Winspear Opera House).
- The entrance to Lexus Red Parking will be on your right.
Via DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)
- Take the DART Red or Blue Line toward downtown.
- Exit at the Pearl St DART Rail Station.
- The Center is three blocks north and one block east at Flora St and Leonard St.
Parking
The AT&T Performing Arts Center offers underground, on-site, valet and self-parking options during performance times.
The Lexus Red Parking facility is located on the north end of Jack Evans Street, below the Winspear Opera House.
The Lexus Silver Parking facility is located below Dallas City Performance Hall, directly across (east) Jack Evans from the Wyly Theatre. There is a secure underground tunnel that provides direct access to the Wyly Theatre from Lexus Silver.
How to Purchase Parking
Parking may be purchased in advance through the Box Office, on the AT&T Performing Arts Center website or at the gate prior to an event (cash and credit cards accepted). Event parking is available to all guests at the following rates:
Valet Parking $25
Self Parking $15
Handicap Parking $15 (both designated and undesignated spaces)
Season Subscribers receive discounts on prepaid parking.
Purchase by Phone
Call the Box Office at 214-880-0202 for information.
Purchase Online
There is limited valet parking available in both Lexus Red and Silver Parking. Advance purchase is strongly urged.
Parking is also open in Lexus Red during non-performance times. The daily rate for non-performance parking is $5, with no in-and-out privileges. The facility is fully automated and payments can be made as you leave at either of the pay stations located on P1 or P2 levels. The pay stations accept cash or credit. For those who wish to pay within the exit lane, our exit stations only accept credit cards. You must have your ticket with you at the time of exit to process payment.
Lexus Priority Parking
Patrons driving Lexus vehicles have access to the Lexus Priority Parking spaces on Level 1 of Lexus Red. Lexus Priority Parking is limited to 50 spaces and is first come, first served. Plan to arrive early when visiting the Center to secure your priority space. Self-parking rates apply.
Designated Handicap Parking
Handicap parking spaces are located on P2 & P3 levels of Lexus Red and the main level of Lexus Silver, adjacent to the elevators. These spaces are on a first come, first served basis.
Box Office Parking
Parking is available in Lexus Red for those visiting the box office to purchase or pick up tickets in advance of a show. The first 30 minutes are free. After 30 minutes, the parking rate is $5 during non-performance times. Additionally, there are a few limited one-hour parking spaces on Flora Street outside the Information Center.
Will Call Parking/Lost Parking Pass
During performance times, a list of all those who have pre-purchased parking for that performance is located in Lexus Red. Patrons can check with the parking attendants to verify their purchase.
Parking Facility Height Limits
Vehicles can be no taller than 8’ 4” on level P1, and 7’ on levels P2 and P3 in Lexus Red. Vehicles can be no taller than 8’ 2” for Lexus Silver.
Additional convenient parking is available throughout the Dallas Arts District.
Seating Charts
Accessibility
The AT&T Performing Arts Center is compliant with The Americans with Disabilities Act. We welcome all patrons and offer a variety of services to meet special needs. For additional assistance, please contact the Box Office at 214-880-0202.
Access
Elevator access is available from Lexus Red Parking and Lexus Silver Parking for patrons with limited mobility.
Both Lexus Red Parking and Lexus Silver Parking offer handicapped spaces.
From Lexus Red Parking
Take the elevator to the Sammons Park level, then enter the Winspear Opera House lobby or cross Flora Street and follow the pathway to the ADA accessible ramp that leads to the front doors of the Wyly Theatre.
From Lexus Silver Parking
Take the elevator to the Sammons Park level and cross the park to the Winspear Opera House and enter the lobby. For Wyly Theatre access, follow signs from parking area through underground tunnel to the front doors of theatre. All venues offer elevators to assist patrons to their seats.
Hearing Devices
Assistive Listening Devices are available at Guest Services in all venues. There is no charge for the device, but a valid ID is required.
Special Seating
Special seating locations for persons with disabilities may be arranged in advance by calling 214-880-0202.
Services for the Deaf
A TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) number is open during regular Box Office hours; please call 214-880-0202.
Fire Exit Procedures
Winspear Opera House: Fire Exit doors are located on all levels and both sides of the Winspear Opera House. In case of emergency, please follow the signs to the stairwells that will lead all patrons to the exterior of the building. Patrons are instructed to meet all parties in Sammons Park adjacent to Flora Street
Wyly Theatre: Fire exit doors are located on all levels of the Wyly Theatre. In the main chamber there are two fire exit doors on both the left and right side of the theatre. Both doors lead to the exterior of the building and patrons are instructed to meet all parties on the north side of the building adjacent to Flora Street.
Emergency/Security Hotline
Should an emergency arise during a performance, please call 214-978-3620.
Sign Language Interpretation
The Center offers sign language interpretation at select events throughout the year. To find out more about this service, contact the Box Office at 214-880-0202.
Audio Described Performances
Audio Description is scheduled for select events throughout the year. Using a single earpiece connected to a headset, patrons who are blind or have low vision can listen to trained audio describers give live, verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery and other visual elements of a performance. To find out more about this service, contact the Box Office at 214-880-0202.
Amenities

Southwest Airlines is proud to announce that in partnership with the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the airline has unveiled a branded porch space at Strauss Square. Show attendees will have the opportunity to relax with a great view of the stage, play Ping-Pong, grab a bite to eat from the grill or enjoy a Southwest cocktail under the stars.
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About
The AT&T Performing Arts Center’s outdoor performance venue is named for the late former mayor of Dallas, Annette Strauss. Located adjacent to the Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park, Annette Strauss Square provides a serene setting for outdoor performances, festivals and events.
The primary features of the venue include the large lawn, the Shannon and Ted Skokos Pavilion and the Performance Plaza. The exterior of the Skokos Pavilion is clad in diamond-shaped panels arranged in a random mixture of silver anodized aluminum and brushed zinc finishes. This mixture of finishes heightens the play of light reflecting on the building. The front of the stage house incorporates roller shutter doors, which retract to allow large speaker arrays to project out of the stage house during performances, then return to their protected enclosure when not in use. Concrete site walls border the lawn to ensure patrons are not distracted by nearby traffic noise, and to provide a barrier for ticketed events.
The space, designed by Foster + Partner, is open to the public when not being utilized for private events, so that visitors may enjoy the setting. The entire venue can accommodate more than 2,000 visitors.
Please contact the Box Office for a specific seating plan for the show you are attending. Standard seating arrangements are shown in the Seating Charts tab.
Permitted Items:
1. Coolers
- Hard or soft-sided permitted
- Size not to exceed 16” x 16”
2. Chairs
- Structure does not matter
- Chair leg height not to exceed 4”
- Here are some examples

3. Blankets
4. Food and Beverages
Prohibited Items:
1. No Pets
2. No Strollers
3. No Smoking
4. No Weapons
5. No Umbrellas
6. No Bags or Coolers exceeding 16’ x 16”
7. No Laser Pointers







