Plan Your Visit

to Citadel Theatre

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Now that you've got your tickets, here's everything you need to know to plan your visit to your upcoming show.

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Directions + Parking

Citadel Theatre is located in Lake Forest with free, accessible parking for patrons.

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A man and a woman are laughing together indoors. The man is speaking into the woman’s ear. The woman has short dark hair, is wearing a green dress with a gold lace cardigan, and a pearl necklace. A scene from Citadel’s production of The Cottage.

Know Before You Go

Everything to create a visit that is seamless, enjoyable, and worth the trip.

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A woman with grey hair pushes a man with grey hair in a wheelchar. A young man and a young woman appear in the background. A scene from Citadel's production of The Jukebox.

Accessibility

Theatre is for everyone! Accessible and inclusive services for patrons of all abilities

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Dining + Restaurant Partners

Turn your visit into a complete experience with dining options before or after the show.

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Neighborhood + Hotels

Extend your visit and explore all that Lake County has to offer.

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Frequently Asked

Questions

  • Citadel Theatre is located in Lake Forest, Illinois. Visit the Directions + Parking section for the theatre’s address, directions, and a map.

  • Find our parking information in the Directions + Parking section. Please allow a little extra time before your performance to park, enter the theatre, and find your seat.

  • Plan to arrive at least 20–30 minutes before the scheduled performance. This gives you time to park, pick up tickets if needed, and settle into the theatre before the show begins.

  • The seating chart is available here and every individual show page. Seating options may vary depending on the production, so review the chart while purchasing tickets through our ticketing platform.

  • Yes! This page includes recommendations for nearby restaurants, hotels, and activities in surrounding neighborhoods so you can make a full evening or weekend of your visit to Lake Forest.

Thank You to our Sponsors

  • The Grainger Foundation logo
  • John R Halligan Charitable Fund Logo
  • Illinois Arts Council logo
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