Prohibited Items
For your safety, guests at the Center for the Performing Arts may be subject to visual inspection of person, parcels, bags, containers and/or clothing capable of concealing prohibited items. Guests may refuse inspections; however, management reserves the right to refuse entry.
Metal detectors are placed at all entrances for events in the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater. Please be advised that hinged glasses and sunglasses cases may set off the Weapons Detection System. Backpacks and other bags exceeding 12" x 12" x 6" are not permitted inside the venues. All bags may be subject to inspection prior to entering the venues. Guests may refuse inspections; however, management reserves the right to refuse entry. Early arrival is encouraged to allow time for venue entry.
For safety reasons, prohibited items may include but are not limited to:
- Alcohol, drugs, illegal substances, or any paraphernalia associated with drug use
- Audio/video recorders, professional cameras, tripods
- Backpacks and other bags exceeding 12" x 12" x 6"
- Cans, bottles, coolers, or other similar containers
- Clothing that displays obscene/offensive language and/or pictures (as determined by Center management)
- Laser pens/pointers of any type
- Military or tactical-style clothing/gear (active-duty military uniforms are allowed)
- Noisemakers such as air horns
- Outside food or drinks
- Pepper spray/Mace
- Weapons of any type, including chains, knives, firearms, and spiked jewelry
- Any other item deemed unacceptable by event/building management
If an item is revealed during a search, the guest may dispose of the item or return the item to a safe storage location away from the Center's campus.
