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House Rules

The Barns at Wolf Trap 

  1. All patrons agree to abide by The Barns at Wolf Trap health and safety protocols found at wolftrap.org/policies
  2. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
  3. Patrons must sit in the seats for which they have tickets.
  4. Outside food or beverages may not be consumed inside the facility.
  5. Beverages are permitted inside the theater. Food is not permitted inside the theater.
  6. The Barns is a smoke-free facility. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is permitted only in the designated area outside the main entrance.
  7. The use of recording equipment and cameras (with or without flash) during performances is prohibited unless coordinated through management and authorized by the artist(s).
  8. Late arrivals are normally seated between movements, acts, or numbers at the discretion of management and at the request of the artist(s).
  9. With the exception of service animals assisting disabled persons, pets are not permitted.
  10. Patrons may not stand in or block aisles or sightlines at any time during performances.
  11. Disturbing fellow patrons with loud conversation or inappropriate behavior is not permitted and may result in removal from the performance without a refund.
  12. All cell phones and electronic devices must be silenced during the performance.
  13. Firearms are prohibited.
  14. Resale of tickets on Wolf Trap Foundation property is strictly prohibited.
  15. Violation of The Barns at Wolf Trap House Rules may result in removal from the performance without refund and/or prosecution.

Filene Center 

  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. Resale of tickets is strictly prohibited by federal regulations and by Wolf Trap Foundation policy.
  4. Eating is not permitted in the covered seating area.
  5. Patrons may bring water into the covered seating area. Other beverages (wine, beer, mixed and soft drinks) may only be brought into the covered seating area in official Wolf Trap Cups, with the lid in place. Wolf Trap Cups are reusable and spill-safe, and may be purchased at the Gift Shops and Concessions. 
  6. The Filene Center is a smoke-free, tobacco-free facility. Smoking, e-cigarettes, and the use of other tobacco products are only permitted outside the venue, more than 25 feet from the gates.
  7. The use of recording equipment and cameras (with or without flash) during performances is prohibited unless authorized by the artists. Please consult an usher for photography restrictions in effect for the performance.
  8. Shirts and shoes are required and must be worn at all times.
  9. Late arrivals are normally seated between movements, acts, or songs at the request of the artist(s).
  10. With the exception of service animals, pets are not permitted.
  11. Patrons may not block aisles, stairways, or sightlines at any time during performances.
  12. Disturbing fellow patrons by loud conversation or otherwise inappropriate behavior is not permitted and may result in removal from the event without a refund.
  13. Lawn chairs are not permitted below the signs on the lawn seating area.
  14. Open fires, candles, and cooking devices are not permitted.
  15. Bags, backpacks, packages, coolers, and other containers will be inspected and are subject to size limitations. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/wotr/planyourvisit/inspections.
  16. Firearms are prohibited by federal law.
  17. All cell phones, pagers, and similar electronic devices must be silenced during the performance.
  18. Violation of House Rules or park regulations may result in prosecution and/or removal from the event without a refund.