Plan Your Visit
Ticketing, directions, parking, accessibility, and additional information on attending BAI events.
Plan Your Visit
Ticketing, directions, parking, accessibility, and additional information on attending BAI events.
Plan your visit to BAI events. If you have additional questions about tickets, directions, accessibility, or anything else, please contact baiboxoffice@brown.edu.
Getting Tickets
You can buy tickets or RSVP for free events hosted by BAI by visiting arts.brown.edu/whats_on.
Getting Here
BAI hosts most of our events in two buildings: the Perry and Marty Granoff Center for the Creative Arts and The Lindemann Performing Arts Center. Event locations will always be displayed on the BAI’s website and ticketing page. Guests will also receive a "Know Before You Go" reminder email that provides information about each event.
Walk Through The Lindemann
Attending an event in The Lindemann's Main Hall? Watch this video!
Welcome to The Lindemann
Get ready for your next trip to The Lindemann Performing Arts Center! Lorraine Guerra walks you through Brown's new state-of-the-art theater.
General Information
- Late Seating is at the discretion of House Management. If you arrive after the published start time you are not guaranteed entry.
- Re-entry is at the discretion of House Management. If you exit an event space you are not guaranteed re-entry.
- Food and Drink: With the exception of water, no food or drinks are allowed in BAI event spaces.
- Seating: All free events are general admission. Some paid events may be general admission, while others may be assigned seating - this will be indicated on the ticketing pages. Please check the event information or contact baiboxoffice@brown.edu if you have any questions.
Free Events Overbooking Guideline
- IMPORTANT: For all free events, Brown Arts Institute allows reservations beyond the capacity of the space. Entry is first come, first serve for those with RSVPs until the space is full. If there is still space available at the published start time, walk-up patrons may be accommodated. Those who arrive after the published start time, with or without an RSVP, are not guaranteed entry.
Additional Information
- We encourage guests to arrive at least 15 minutes before the published event start time, and to use the restroom prior to the start of the event. Late entry and re-entry is at the discretion of House Management and depends on the event. Late entry and re-entry is never guaranteed.
- Please turn off or silence all electronic devices including phones, watches, etc.
- Please do not check your phone during the event; bright screens can be a distraction to the performers and other audience members.
- There is no photography or recording allowed during any events in BAI spaces.
- Please keep talking to a minimum out of respect for performers and other audience members.
- There is no food or drink allowed in BAI spaces with the exception of closed containers of water.
- Please dispose of any programs, etc. in the trash bins available in the main lobby.
- Make sure you have everything you brought with you when you leave!
Accessibility
- All BAI event spaces are wheelchair accessible and are able to be reached without the use of stairs.
- Service animals are the only animals allowed in BAI spaces. Please contact baiboxoffice@brown.edu if you will be attending with a service animal so we can ensure you have enough space and a comfortable experience.
Learn more about accessibility across Brown University arts venues. If you have any access needs or questions please contact baiboxoffice@brown.edu
Prohibited from BAI Spaces
The following items & activities are prohibited in BAI spaces:
- Cameras and video recorders
- Audio recording devices of any kind
- Food or drink (except for closed containers of water)
- Smoking or vaping
- Animals (except Service Animals)
- Jumping on stage
- At the end of an event, we ask that anyone meeting with an artist/speaker/etc. do so in the main lobby of the building the event is in.