Royale

A quick look at the house rules before you go can make entry easier.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: Readmission is allowed for most shows with the proper stamp, Under-21 events do not allow re-entry and nightclub events usually do not allow re-entry after 12:30 AM. Smoking and vaping are not allowed anywhere inside the venue.²
• Payment Options: Cash and cards are accepted, and an ATM is available inside the venue.²
• Prohibited Items: Backpacks are not allowed, all purses are subject to bag checks, and recording devices are not permitted unless specifically allowed. Non-professional cameras are usually allowed unless an artist says otherwise.² Refer to the policy page for a complete list of prohibited items.
• Age Restrictions: Most shows at Royale are 21+ unless otherwise noted. Some shows are all ages or 18+.² Refer to the event listing for event-specific information.

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on house rules, check the official Royale policy page.

Royale sits in a part of Boston where clubs, theaters, and larger concert venues are all within reach.

• Roadrunner: In Boston, Roadrunner is a large modern music venue known for hosting touring acts in a space that feels more intimate than most venues of its size. It holds 3,500 guests.³
• The Sinclair: In Cambridge’s Harvard Square, The Sinclair is known for concerts in a smaller room with an attached restaurant and multiple bars. It holds 525 people.⁴
• Orpheum Theatre: In downtown Boston, the Orpheum Theatre is a historic performance venue known for concerts and its old-theater interior. It seats 2,700 fans.⁵

Royale is in downtown Boston, where driving, parking, and public transportation are all good options for getting to the venue.

Public Transportation: Public transportation is a practical option for getting to Royale with several stops close by, and rideshare is also easy to use in this part of downtown Boston.⁶

Driving: Royale is located at 279 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, and they recommend booking your parking spot in advance at nearby garages.⁶

Nearby parking options include:

• Tufts Medical Center Garage: 274 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
• LAZ Parking - Motor Mart Garage: 201 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116

Royale has a full bar, and guests 21 and over may purchase alcohol with a valid ID. The venue limits service to two alcoholic drinks per person at one time and does not allow outside beverages inside the building.²

The area around Royale also gives guests plenty of nearby dining and bar options before or after a show.⁷

Royale operates in a building that dates back to 1918, when the site first opened as an opera house.¹ Over time, the space shifted into a large-scale entertainment venue that can function as a nightclub, concert hall, or private-event room.¹

The venue spans about 33,000 square feet and includes a large indoor LED wall, multiple HD screens, and sound and lighting systems designed for high-production events.¹