Filene Center House Rules

1. All patrons of performances and festivals, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
2. Patrons must sit in the seats for which they have tickets.
3. Eating, and drinking (except water) are not permitted in the covered seating area.
4. Smoking is not permitted in seating areas (covered and lawn), public lines, plaza area, restrooms, or within 25 feet of theater entrances. Those wishing to smoke during performances may do so only in designated areas to the left and right of the covered seating.  
5. The use of recording equipment and cameras (with or without flash) during performances is prohibited except by authorized press and personnel.
6. Shirts and shoes are required and must be worn at all times.
7. Late seating is normally done between movements, acts, or numbers at the request of the artist(s).
8. With the exception of service animals assisting disabled patrons, pets are not permitted.
9. Patrons may not block aisles or stairways at any time.
10. Patrons may not block sightlines during performances.
11. Disturbing fellow patrons by loud conversation or otherwise inappropriate behavior is not permitted.
12. Lawn chairs are not permitted below the signs on the lawn seating area, as they block the view of patrons higher up.
13. Open fires and/or cooking devices are not permitted.
14. Packages, coolers, and other containers are subject to inspection.
15. Violation of House Rules or park regulations may result in removal from the event without a refund and/or prosecution.