The Box Office inside the performance venue opens 2 hours prior to curtain. For example, if the show starts at 7:30, the Box Office will open at 5:30. Tickets held in Will Call will be available for pickup with ID and/or proof of purchase.
Plan Your Experience
Venue Information & Parking
Oregon Ballet Theatre performs at three venues, the Keller Auditorium and Newmark Theatre, within minutes of each other in the heart of Portland, and the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, about 20 minutes west of downtown Portland in the thriving suburb of Beaverton. Be sure to make a note of which venue your performance will be at.
Find Your Seat
Secure your spot at the Keller Auditorium, Newmark Theatre, or The Reser. Crafted with intention and heart, each live performance by OBT, whether the holiday favorite George Balanchine’s® The Nutcracker or a world premiere, has the power to transport, connect, anchor, and uplift – all at once. Join us and let us carry you somewhere new.
Ticket Policies & FAQs
Please note that all ticket sales are nonrefundable and can only be exchanged for the same program, with a ticket processing fee. Review the full details of our ticket policies below.
Accessibility
OBT is committed to providing a welcoming experience for all patrons, serving as a safe haven. ADA accommodations are available at the Keller Auditorium, Newmark Theatre, and The Reser, including accessible entrances, restrooms, seating, and parking options.
Booster seats are available at Coat Check for younger patrons, and assistive listening devices are available at all venues upon request. For those who need assistance finding their seats, we also offer usher guidance. If you have specific accessibility needs, we encourage you to reach out in advance so we can provide the comfortable experience you deserve.
Places to Go for Food & Drink
Portland’s reputation for crafting a great experience would not be complete without its nationally recognized food and beverage scene. If you’re searching for an unmatched culinary experience or an otherworldly crafted cocktail to pair with one of our performances, you’ve come to the right place.
Our preferred partners include:
- The Tavern: Located inside OBT’s exclusive hotel partner, the historic Heathman Hotel, The Tavern is one block away from the Newmark Theatre and offers a menu of traditional delights crafted with local ingredients, including breakfast daily.
Other popular choices:
- Q Restaurant & Bar: Dedicated to the details and passionate about their craft, just like OBT. Find yourself at this farm-to-table, scratch-cooked restaurant featuring eclectic and globally inspired dishes created to delight. Be sure to plan time for one of their house-made desserts!
- Southpark Seafood: Simple, seasonal, and always delicious, you can rely on Southpark to serve up the best of the Pacific Northwest, made from scratch. From their tasty menu to full bar, you can be confident that you’ll experience something wonderful, just like when you enjoy an OBT performance! Located in the heart of downtown Portland near the Newmark Theatre, it’s a short walk across the park blocks to grab your seat and enjoy the show.
- Higgins: A Portland landmark and Oregon’s original farm-to-table restaurant and James Beard award winner, at Higgins, you’ll experience unparalleled service and the bounty of the PNW – from a curated menu to world-class drinks. Located six blocks from the Keller and two blocks from the Newmark, enjoy dinner at Higgins and a performance from Oregon Ballet Theatre, and make it an evening filled with delightful experiences.
- Morton’s The Steakhouse: A classic staple for theater-goers, Morton’s is located next to the Keller Auditorium and is accustomed to taking good care of art-loving patrons. Morton’s features a full menu and bar.
Explore restaurants and bars located near The Reser.
Where to Stay
The Heathman Hotel is the Exclusive Hotel Sponsor of Oregon Ballet Theatre. One of the last remaining historical Portland hotels, the Heathman Hotel is located in the heart of Portland on SW Broadway and celebrates its 100th year in 2027.
Regularly featured as one of the 500 Best Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure, the Heathman Hotel is also a local favorite, placing second in the Best Hotel category of Willamette Week’s annual “Best of Portland” reader’s poll in 2025.
Whether you choose to stay the night or have a nightcap after a show, the Heathman offers exemplary service as well as a tasty onsite restaurant, The Tavern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doors to the lobby open 75 minutes prior to show time. For example, doors open at 6:15 pm for a 7:30 pm show. Doors to the theatre seating area open 30 minutes before curtain. So, you can take your seat as early as 7:00 pm for a 7:30 pm show.
Keep in mind that lines to enter the theatre can be long, so we strongly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the performance. Plan ahead and enjoy a drink or a snack, shop at the OBT boutique, snap a photo, get settled, and enjoy some people watching. Also, consider joining us for Performance Perspectives, an informative talk about the show you’re about to enjoy.
Enhance your experience by attending a pre-performance talk. Performance Perspectives, led by an OBT historian, is held inside the theatre. A specially curated, show-specific talk that includes insights on the show, its history, and artists, starts one hour prior to curtain and lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Depending on the specific show, late seating may be allowed during the curtain speech or during the first appropriate pause in the program. Decisions about late seating are made by house management and are subject to change. You may be temporarily seated in the back of the theatre, a balcony, or a crying room until intermission, where you can relocate to your ticketed seats. Please note that some programs, like OBT by Design, may not have an intermission. In some theatres, performances may be viewed on monitors in the lobby.
If you must leave the performance at any time once it has begun, you will not be readmitted until an appropriate break or intermission.
Purchasing tickets from third-party websites like KellerAuditoriumPortland, Portland-Theatre, StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, or similar is strongly discouraged. The OBT Box Office is not able to provide ticket exchanges or other services related to tickets purchased from third-party sites.
Obt.org is the official ticketing website of Oregon Ballet Theatre. If you purchase your ticket elsewhere, you may be subject to increased ticket prices, fees, and invalid tickets. Protect your experience and purchase your tickets only through our website.
Most OBT performances are suitable for all ages 5 and up, unless otherwise noted on the event listing—but you know your child best. Please note that all children are required to have their own ticket, regardless of age, and that no children younger than age 3 are allowed except for the Nutcracker and the Annual School Performance. We require those who purchase tickets online to be 18 years or older, and children must sit next to an accompanying adult.
Going to the ballet can be a great reason to dress up, but there is no dress code at the theater. We encourage patrons to dress however they feel comfortable. We see everything from sequins to sandals to character costumes and tutus. We’ve even had a Santa! Be yourself (or not!) and enjoy the show.
You are welcome to use your phone in the lobby and the theatre until the curtain opens the show. Video recording or photography of the live performance is strictly prohibited. Performance material and music are copyrighted, and the performers require approval for image usage through unions. Theatre Ushers are instructed to ask patrons to stop recording or taking photos during the performance. Your experience and the experience of those around you will be interrupted. Photos during bows after the performance has ended are allowed.
Please be respectful and do not use your phone during the performance, as it can be distracting to the performers (they can see you) and even dangerous to dancers as they mark specific areas in the theatre as spots, and the light from the phone can misdirect them during a performance. Patrons using smart watches that light up are encouraged to remove and stow them as they can light up with movement and be distracting to other patrons.
Oregon Ballet Theatre does not cancel performances due to weather except in the most severe conditions. Unless otherwise noted on our website, the show will go on! In the unlikely event that a performance is cancelled, a notice will be posted on the website, and we will attempt to contact all ticketed guests by email immediately and by phone in the following days to facilitate rescheduling your tickets.
During a cancellation, you are welcome to contact our box office during business hours. However, please know that due to high call volume, it may take some time to answer or return your call. Rest assured that your ticket will still be valid and we will work with you to find the best possible solution as possible.
If the show is not cancelled but the driving conditions are not considered safe for your specific situation, and you have concerns about being able to arrive at the theater safely due to the weather, please contact the box office before your performance, and we will assist you with rescheduling your performance.
Experience Ballet
Photo Credits
OBT2 Dancers | Photo by Brian Simcoe
Video Credits
OBT School students, Katarina Svetlova, Dani Rowe, Kate Robbins | Video by Matthew Tomac
