Upcoming at Tulsa Theater
Henry Cho
Tulsa Theater · 7:00 PM CT
Four decades of clean, family friendly standup with Southern charm, headlining the Tulsa Theater.
WASP
Tulsa Theater · 8:00 PM CT
Theatrical 80s heavy metal from the I Wanna Be Somebody band, headlining the Tulsa Theater.
Buddy Guy
Tulsa Theater · 7:30 PM CT
One of the last great Chicago bluesmen, a guitar hero to a generation of rockers, headlining the Tulsa Theater.
Brit Floyd
Tulsa Theater · 7:30 PM CT
A note perfect, full scale tribute to Pink Floyd, lights and all, headlining the Tulsa Theater.
The Living Tombstone
Tulsa Theater · 8:00 PM CT
Chant along electronic rock from the gaming music phenomenon, the Five Nights at Freddy's hitmakers, headlining the Tulsa Theater.
Blue October
Tulsa Theater · 7:00 PM CT
Raw, cathartic alt rock from the Hate Me band, marking 20 years of Foiled, headlining the Tulsa Theater.
John Mulaney
Tulsa Theater · 7:00 PM CT
A modern standup great, the Kid Gorgeous and Baby J comedian, headlining the Tulsa Theater.
The Tulsa Theater is the grand old room of downtown Tulsa, a 1914 hall that has been the city's showplace for more than a century. Locals still call it the Old Lady on Brady, a nod to its longtime name as the Brady Theater, which was retired in 2019. In 1930 the architect Bruce Goff gave the interior its elegant Art Deco look, and the result is a seated theater with the kind of acoustics that newer rooms spend fortunes chasing.
This is a proper seated theater, not a club. Seating runs from the orchestra level right in front of the stage up through the lower and center mezzanine to the upper balcony, with box seats tucked along the sides. Around 2,800 seats in all, every one of them pointed at the stage. It is the room for an artist you want to actually hear, the songwriter, the symphony, the legacy act, the comedian working a crowd.
It sits in the Tulsa Arts District on what is now Reconciliation Way, a short walk from Cain's Ballroom and steps from the district's bars and restaurants. Come early, eat nearby, and settle in. The theater has hosted more than a hundred years of touring acts, and walking in still feels like an occasion.
If you like to hear every word and every note from a comfortable seat in a beautiful old room, this is your place. Pick your level, the orchestra to be close or the balcony for the big view, and let one of the best sounding rooms in Oklahoma do the rest.
Tulsa Theater seating and floor plan
A seating, layout, and best seats guide for Tulsa Theater in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Good to know before you go
- What are the best seats at the Tulsa Theater?
- It depends on what you want. The orchestra level puts you closest to the stage, the lower and center mezzanine give you a raised, straight on view that many regulars swear by, and the upper balcony is the affordable choice with a wide panoramic view. Box seats along the sides are a quieter, semi private option. Check the seating chart and pick the level that fits.
- Does the Tulsa Theater have assigned seats?
- Yes for most shows. The Tulsa Theater is a reserved seat theater with orchestra, mezzanine, balcony, and box sections, so your ticket is tied to a specific seat. A few shows may be set up differently, so check your event.
- Where do you park at the Tulsa Theater?
- There is free parking around the venue within a short walk, and a limited paid lot right beside the theater for around 10 dollars on a first come, first served basis. The Tulsa Arts District also has street parking that is free in the evenings and on weekends.
- What is the bag policy at the Tulsa Theater?
- Oversized bags, backpacks, and duffel bags are not allowed. A small clutch is your best bet, and a clear bag clears security faster than an opaque one. The less you bring, the quicker you are in your seat.
- Is the Tulsa Theater all ages?
- Most shows are all ages, though some carry an age limit set by the artist or promoter, which is listed on the event. Check your specific show, and bring a valid photo ID for the bar.
- How big is the Tulsa Theater?
- It seats around 2,800 people across the orchestra, mezzanine, balcony, and box levels, which makes it big enough for major touring acts while still feeling like a real theater rather than an arena.
- Why is the Tulsa Theater famous?
- It opened in 1914 and is one of the oldest and most beloved rooms in Oklahoma. The architect Bruce Goff gave it a celebrated Art Deco interior in 1930, and generations of touring artists have played it. Locals know it as the Old Lady on Brady.
- What is around the Tulsa Theater?
- It is in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District on Reconciliation Way, a short walk from Cain's Ballroom and surrounded by bars and restaurants. It is easy to make a full evening out of a show downtown.
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