Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham is a historic performance venue in downtown Bellingham, with a restored Main Stage and a design that draws on several architectural traditions. You can buy tickets online, by phone or at the Box Office; a little planning helps with arrival, parking and access needs.
- Venue: Mount Baker Theatre
- Address: 104 North Commercial Street, Bellingham, Washington 98225
- Main Stage: A restored 1,517-seat facility
- Lobby doors: Generally open one hour before a show
About the historic theatre
Mount Baker Theatre first opened to the public on April 29, 1927, with its doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Architect R.C. Reamer designed it in a Moorish-Spanish style, combining elements from several architectural traditions.
The venue was built for vaudeville and silent films. Its historic Style 215 Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ remains in the building, while the restored Main Stage offers seating for 1,517.
Finding performances and buying tickets
Mount Baker Theatre offers several ways to buy tickets, and you can choose the one that fits your plans. Check its official listings for current Bellingham theatre shows, availability and event details.
- Buy tickets online through the theatre’s ticketing option.
- Leave a voicemail at (360) 734-6080 to request a callback.
- Visit the Box Office at the theatre. It is to the right of the main doors when you face the building.
For phone purchases, the theatre accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with an additional opening two hours before event time. Hours can vary, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to Mount Baker Theatre and plan your arrival?
Mount Baker Theatre is about a 7-minute drive from White Orchid, a hotel in Bellingham. There is no dedicated parking lot; the theatre lists street parking and the Commercial Street Parking Garage, two blocks away.
Downtown parking is free after 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays and holidays. Paid rates apply from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A passenger drop-off zone is in front of the main entrance on North Commercial Street.
Lobby doors generally open one hour before a show unless the theatre notifies patrons otherwise. Performances begin promptly; if you arrive late, you may need to wait in the lobby until an usher can seat you.
For other stops in town, Bellingham museums offer separate visit-planning options.
Accessibility and show-night details
The historic building has no elevator, so the theatre advises patrons with limited mobility to reserve Main Stage seats on the main floor. The Main Stage has eight wheelchair-accessible spaces, each with a designated companion seat, and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are on the lobby’s main floor.
You can request a house wheelchair for help getting from the North Commercial Street drop-off zone to your seat. Contact the Ticket Office in advance if you want it ready when you arrive.
Assistive listening devices, with an audio program feed, are available at the Coat Check station for use with a hearing-aid telecoil or earbud speaker. Sensory bags with fidget tools, noise-cancelling headphones and communication tools for non-verbal patrons are also available there.
If you need an ASL interpreter, the theatre recommends making a request through the Ticket Office at least one month before the performance. Interpreter availability is not guaranteed for every event.
FAQs
Can you bring a large bag into Mount Baker Theatre?
Backpacks, large bags, athletic equipment and other cumbersome items must be left at the Coat Check station. The theatre says this service is free.
When should you arrive for a performance?
Lobby doors generally open one hour before the show, and performances begin promptly. Allow time to park or use the drop-off zone before heading inside.
How can you request an ASL interpreter?
Contact the Ticket Office at least one month before the performance. Interpreter availability cannot be guaranteed for every event.