About The McDonald Theatre

The McDonald Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Eugene, Oregon, at 1010 Willamette Street. When entering the historic building, one is immediately flooded with past memories of stage and screen performances because the 1925 building is loaded with memories and elements reflecting the days of yore. This familiar and exciting feeling is one that the Kesey Family, which owns and operates the theatre, has worked hard to maintain.

McDonald Theatre Amenities
• Snack Bar – Open to all ages
• Lounge – Ages 21+, offering a full bar
• Sky Bar – Balcony bar, offering limited drinks, open for select shows
• Fully Seated Balcony – Open for most shows, please check show specifics
• Handicapped Accessible Seating  – Seat options on the floor as well as in the balcony

Ticketing

Tickets for all concerts and events are available online at Cascade Tickets or at the McDonald Theatre Box Office. Currently, the McDonald Theatre Box Office opens at 5:30 pm for all concerts. Please check event info to determine if seating is General Admission, Reserved Seating, or a combination of both.

If you purchase tickets from a third-party vendor, you do so at your own risk
We cannot guarantee the validity of any order purchased from a third-party vendor, nor can we give information out to anyone other than the original purchaser regarding an order. Barcodes, including for Print-at-Home tickets, can only be used once for entry.

Seating

In order to enhance the exciting live concert atmosphere, the main floor of the McDonald Theatre is generally Standing Room Only for General Admission concerts to allow free flow of movement and dancing! For most of these GA shows, the balcony is fully seated and open to anyone 21 years of age or older, as it usually features a second bar. Please note that general admission balcony seating is available first come first served.

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Reserved Seated Events
The floor and balcony are fully seated and tickets are associated with a particular seat, determined at the time of purchase. 

Admission
Theatre doors generally open one hour prior to the announced time of each performance.

Accessibility
The main floor is accessible to patrons using wheelchairs. If you need special accommodations, please call 541-345-4442.

McDonald Theatre ADA Information
The McDonald Theatre adhere to the U.S. Department of Justice ADA 2010 revised requirements regarding the sale of accessible seating. Patrons requiring special seating accommodations must request them at the time of purchase. All patrons including companions, caregivers and assistants must present a ticket for entry.

Tickets for unsold accessible and companion seating may be released for sale to individuals without disabilities when:

1. When all non-accessible tickets have been sold;
2. When all non-accessible tickets in a designated seating area have been sold and the tickets for accessible seating are being released in the same designated area; or
3. When all non-accessible tickets in a designated price category have been sold and the tickets for accessible seating are being released within the same designated price category.

The DOJ ADA requirements can be found here>>

Ground Rules

• All sales are final
• Guests 2 years and younger are welcome free of charge
• All carry-in items are subject to inspection
• No smoking except in designated areas outside. This includes e-cigarettes and vape pens.
• No soliciting, canvasing, or petitioning
• Clear bags only – no larger than 14” x 18” x 6”

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The following are not permitted in the venue:
• Drugs
• Outside food and drinks
• Weapons of any kind
• Cameras, video or other recording devices
• Pets
• Laser pointers
• Skateboards or in-line skates
• Selfie sticks, Monopods or Tripods
• Gum (opened / unopened packages or in use)
• Strollers or Wagons
• Flow toys (hoops, poi, staff, fans, etc.)

The following activities are prohibited and will lead to eviction from the venue:
• Possession or use of illegal drugs
• Fighting or use of a weapon
• Public indecency / public urination
• Drinking alcohol under the legal age of 21
• Furnishing minors with alcohol

The McDonald Theatre reserves the right to deny entry or ask visitors that are disruptive to the performers or audience members to leave at any time.

Getting to the McDonald Theatre: Parking, Restaurants & Hotels

The McDonald Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Eugene at 1010 Willamette Street, right next to the local Lane Transit District bus station.

Parking Structures

Most of the parking structures, especially the Overpark, allow parking in the evening for free.
• Overpark, on the corner of Oak and 10th, adjacent to the Downtown Athletic Club, provides 610 parking spaces. Saturday and Sunday and most evenings free.
• Parcade, between 7th and 8th on Willamette provides 38 spaces.
• Broadway Place Garage, located on Charnelton and Broadway, has 742 spaces available.

Restaurants & Hotels

There are many great places to eat and stay when traveling to Eugene! Here are few of the nearby restaurants and hotels, but please visit Travel Lane County for a more complete listing of all the lodging and dining options. Travel Lane County is an excellent resource for all your traveling needs.

McDonald Theatre History

The McDonald Theatre is a historic landmark of this community and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Opening in 1925, it served as a community theatre for both stage and screen performances.

After the explosion of motion pictures, the theatre was converted into a movie house and operated as such until 2000.

The McDonald Theatre has played a significant role in the Kesey’s family history. Spanning back to the 1950’s, Mr. Kesey’s company offered free admission to Saturday morning cartoons at the McDonald Theatre, while his young sons performed magic tricks at intermission. The theatre then went on to be a place where the following generation of Keseys enjoying many family movies together. The history continued in 2001, when Kesey Enterprises began producing concerts and community events in the venue. Finally in 2009, Kesey Enterprises purchased the historic building and today is proud to maintain it as a piece of positive revitalization in downtown Eugene.

The Theatre hosts a diverse spectrum of events, from modern pop and rap stars,  to classic rock and bluegrass bands, from private weddings and high school proms, to cutting edge DJs and stand-up comedy.  Independent Promoters and Non-profit organizations are encouraged to take advantage of this beautifully maintained historic landmark for all types of concerts, celebrations, lectures, podcasts, comedians and fundraisers.