Plan Your Visit
Upon Your Arrival
- Performances take place in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center; tickets are available prior to the performance via the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Box Office. If you purchased tickets before your arrival, please bring your ticket with you, either electronically or printed.
- There are restrooms available inside the building that are clearly marked for convenience.
- Food & drink are not permitted in the seating area unless specified otherwise by the Performing Arts Center.
- For the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival mainstage performances, the seating area will open at 7:00, with all evening performances starting at 7:30 p.m. EST.
We want you to enjoy your experience. Should conditions or your personal comfort levels change, you are welcome to request a seat change or reschedule your tickets for another performance.
Accommodations are available for our differently-abled patrons. Please contact shakes@nd.edu or call 574.631.3777 if you require additional assistance.
Other Area Attractions
Eddy Street Commons
Located directly south of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Eddy Street Commons features a wide array of dining, shopping, and entertainment activities for visitors of all ages. Check out the Hammes Bookstore and Cafe, Bru Burger, Barrio, and much more!
Notre Dame Athletics
The Athletics Department of the University of Notre Dame features regular local sporting events, including football, baseball, hockey, basketball, and much more. Don’t miss your chance to cheer on the Fighting Irish!
The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Located directly across from the Performing Arts Center, the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art welcomes all to engage in wonder, spiritual reflection, inquiry, and research. Featuring 23 galleries and numerous site-specific commissions, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Hotels and Accommodations
- Notre Dame Avenue, Notre Dame IN, 46556
- (574) 631-2000
- Located at the heart of campus, the Morris Inn offers 150 guest rooms, 18 spacious suites, and two distinct dining options.
- 1220 East Angela Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617
- (574) 234-5510
- Located directly across from the University’s campus and next to Eddy Street Commons, this hotel is perfect for anyone in town for a campus tour, game day, or catching a performance at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
Other Area Hotels
- The Ivy Court Inn and Suites
- The Inn at Saint Mary’s
- Hilton Garden Inn - South Bend
- Doubletree Hotel by Hilton, South Bend
Exploring Michiana
- Visit South Bend Mishawaka: see other local happenings, places to stay, restaurants to try, and more.
- Downtown Dining Association of South Bend: a multitude of unique locally-owned restaurants, committed to serving hand-crafted food and drink using local ingredients.