The Barns

View directions to all Wolf Trap venues. Wolf Trap operates three venues within a quarter mile of each other. Be sure to check your performance ticket or wolftrap.org to ensure that you’re traveling to the correct venue.
The Barns is located just under a mile from the Filene Center. Parking is free, and accessible parking is close to the building.

In the event that a performance is canceled due to weather, ticket buyers will be notified via email and an alert on the homepage of wolftrap.org.

Wolf Trap has two Box Office locations, which are open at different times throughout the year.

Patrons may pick up pre-purchased tickets at Will Call located at the Box Office (1635 Trap Road) during regular Box Office hours. On performance nights, the Box Office opens 90 minutes prior to the performance. Ample parking is available at The Barns at Wolf Trap. A photo ID and confirmation number are needed to claim tickets.

All persons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Ticket prices are the same for adults and children. 

Many Wolf Trap performances have assigned seats, but in some instances, venue tickets are sold as “general admission.” A general admission ticket gains admittance to a performance with no designated, or reserved, seating and is available on a “first come, first served” basis.

For general admission shows at The Barns, the chairs are cleared from the main floor to allow room for dancing. Reserved seating remains in the upper balcony.

The Barns' lobby and bar—which serves artisanal starters, handcrafted flatbreads, desserts, and more, plus a wide variety of beverages—opens 90 minutes prior to showtime. The doors to the theater open 30 minutes before the show.

A full bar with specialty drinks, artisanal starters, handcrafted flatbreads, desserts, and more opens 90 minutes before each performance. Drinks are allowed at your seat during the show. Outside food and drinks are not permitted.

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For safety reasons, Wolf Trap reserves the right to inspect bags and other items brought into The Barns.

Patrons are welcome to bring their cell phone or a small personal camera to take pictures before the performance starts. Personal photography (cell phone or point-and-shoot cameras) during the show is at the discretion of the artist. Many artists do not permit patrons to take photos during their shows and we ask that patrons respect their policy. Please check your “Know Before You Go” email or ask an usher to confirm the photo policy for a performance.

Professional cameras, and audio and video recording are never permitted unless previously authorized by both Wolf Trap and artists’ personnel. If you are a member of the press, please contact the Media Relations department in advance of the performance.

Wolf Trap is unable to grant backstage access or facilitate patron access to artists or their management. Artist meet-and-greets are organized at the discretion of the artist and the artist’s management.

At Wolf Trap, we want every patron to have a memorable concert experience. If something is disrupting your enjoyment—whether it’s sound levels, seating concerns, or patron behavior—please don’t hesitate to notify the nearest usher. Our trained staff is ready to assist and ensure you have the best possible experience.

For lost items at The Barns at Wolf Trap, please email barnslostandfound@wolftrap.org.

If you have additional questions, please contact Wolf Trap by email at patronservices@wolftrap.org. Your question will be answered as quickly as possible.