Belk Theater Seating Chart

The Performing Arts Center (along with the Bank of America Corporate Center and Founders Hall nearby!) was designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli.

The Belk Theatre is the largest of the four theatres at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, with a seating capacity of 2,097. The venue’s design is based on a contemporary European horseshoe arrangement, allowing for high-quality acoustics and an intimate experience for all members of the audience – the seat furthest from the stage is still less than a distance of 135 feet away! No matter where you sit, you’re guaranteed a great view and a personal experience of the show.

Patterns are asked to remain in the designated seats, as switching during the performance will cause confusion with other concertgoers. Once seated, please remain so until a suitable break in the performance unless it is essential for you to leave. If it is essential, please do so quietly and with the minimum amount of disruption possible.

Belk Theater implements certain rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the guests, staff, and performers. Make sure that you are aware of these rules and follow them at all times to make your experience at the theater as enjoyable as possible. 

There are four different seating sections at the Belk Theater. Let’s take a closer look at each section to see what kind of seating is offered in each area. 

There are also private boxes in the orchestra section. These boxes are located on each side of the level, and they provide a unique view of the stage while offering a bit more privacy. As with the main seats in the orchestra, you can expect to pay more for an orchestra box than any other kind of seat. 

The prices for seats can vary depending on where you sit. Prices tend to start around $57, but they can go all the way up to over $700. 

To get a clearer picture of the different seating sections available at Belk Theater, be sure to check out the seating chart. 

Seating regulations

Guests must remain in the seat that has been designated to them, at all times. Changing seats can cause confusion amongst your fellow theatergoers, but also amongst staff. 

The numbers on the seats are clearly marked. Things can get a bit hectic if a show is particularly busy though, so it might be hard to spot the seat number. If you need help finding your seat, staff will be available to guide you to your booked seat.

When you have found your seat, you should remain seated until the interval or until the conclusion of the performance. 

If you cannot help but move from your seat – if you need a bathroom break or for medical reasons – you can do so. However, the theater asks that you do so as quickly and quietly as possible so that the performers and your fellow guests are not disturbed. 

Accessibility

The Belk Theater offers a range of features for those with accessibility needs. These features are implemented to ensure that those with certain needs can enjoy their visit in comfort. Let’s take a look at the accessibility options available at the theater. 

Wheelchair user services

There is seating available especially for wheelchair users at Belk Theater. The theater is also completely accessible to those in wheelchairs. 

Most of the water fountains and restrooms in the venue are wheelchair accessible. Restrooms also have extra precautions for those in wheelchairs, such as audio alarm systems in case of emergencies and strobe lights. 

The grand tier level has a unisex restroom that is wheelchair accessible. This particular restroom is designed for those who might need help from a friend, family member, or carer of the opposite sex. Ushers can give you specific directions to this unisex restroom upon entering the venue. 

For those who need assistance entering and exiting the theater while in a wheelchair, there are ushers who are able to assist. However, this service needs to be booked in advance. 

To make these arrangements, call the theater box office. You will need to give the venue at least two days’ notice to make the arrangements for you.

Deaf and hard of hearing services

For those who are deaf or hard of hearing, assisted listening devices are available at the venue. Assisted listening equipment can be used free of charge for all amplified performances. 

To gain access to assisted listening devices, speak with an usher when you enter the theater. The headsets used might need to be checked out from the coat check area which is found on the Grand Tier level. 

Text telephone (TTY) and telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD) are both available in the venue. They can be found on the mezzanine level, which is close to the entrance from Founders Hall. 

Interpreting services for the hard of hearing are also available for certain performances. There is one audio-described performance and one sign-interpreted performance on Sundays at 1.30pm during Broadway Lights engagement. 

For more information on these interpreting services, contact the box office. They will be able to give you a full schedule of the performances where these services take place.

Visual impairment services

Audio description services are available for certain performances for those with visual impairments, including blind guests. As with the interpreting services, the box office can give you a full schedule of when these performances will occur. 

The audio description services are provided via a headset. This headset offers an ongoing audio description of everything happening during the performance, including descriptions of costumes and sets. No other guests can hear the audio description. 

Service animals are allowed within the venue for those with visual impairments. However, you will need to inform the box office when buying your tickets, as you’ll need an aisle seat. 

Programs with large print are also available for those who are visually impaired. If you are interested in picking one up when visiting the theater, head over to the coat check in the lobby on the grand tier level and the staff will assist you.