Kirkland Performance Center is a compact theatre and an important performing arts venue in Kirkland, designed to preserve a close connection between the audience and the stage. The auditorium has 394 seats arranged across only 13 rows, with even the farthest seat approximately 40 feet from the front of the stage. The steeply raked seating provides clear sightlines from different parts of the house, making the venue well suited to concerts, theatre, comedy, dance and other live performances.
Inside, the emphasis is on comfort and an immediate performance experience. The seats provide extra legroom, while the acoustics are designed to work equally well for music and the spoken word. A spacious, light-filled lobby creates a welcoming transition into the auditorium, and beverages and light snacks are available during most events and may be taken into the theatre.
The venue is located at 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, Washington 98033, United States, in the central part of the city. Kirkland Performance Center does not have its own dedicated parking lot, but the Municipal Parking Garage beside Kirkland Library is about a two-minute walk away, while Kirkland Transit Center is located next to the library. A drop-off and loading area is available immediately in front of the lobby, with accessible parking on the west side of the building. Wider transport options for reaching and moving around Kirkland are covered further down the page.