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PLAN YOUR VISIT
VICINITY MAP
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Find your way to the BGC Arts Center by using the following transportation options and their corresponding routes. Click here to view the location pin on Google Maps.
By private car
public parking options (see map), drop off point/entrance along Federacion Drive
*take note of the one-way streets
By BGC bus
get off at the bus stop near the BGC Arts Center (along 9th Ave) or Fort Strip/RCBC bus stop (along 26th street) and cross to the venue.
By bike
public bike racks available in BGC parking spaces and in other common areas
On foot
use the entrances along 26th Street, 7th Avenue, Federacion Drive, and Alveo Central Plaza
NEARBY PARKING AREAS
The nearest BGC public parking areas are Gallery Parkade (entrance along 9th Ave or 11th Ave), Fort Strip (entrance along 7th Ave), or CCI Forum behind McDonalds (entrance along 7th Ave).
Let's all do our part for the health & well-being of the community.
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All BGC Arts Center staff are FULLY VACCINATED.
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Wearing of face mask (cover nose to chin) is highly recommended for the elderly, individuals with comorbidities, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and symptomatic individuals.
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Frequently wash/sanitize your hands.
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Practice proper coughing & sneezing etiquette.
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If you are feeling unwell and with flu-like symptoms and/or have been recently exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual, please consult a medical professional prior to attending any event/program.
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Be sure to check with the event organizer / producer for the event safety guidelines and before making any ticket purchase / program payment.
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The safe return of LIVE events is a collective effort of all stakeholders - producers/organizers, talents/artists, crew, venue, and guests. All guests acknowledge the highly contagious nature of COVID-19 and that potential risks exist in attendance of the event/s. Accordingly, facility users and guests voluntarily assume the COVID-19 related risks associated or arising from the attendance of the event.
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GENERAL SAFETY
HOUSE RULES
The BGC Arts Center / Producer / Event Organizer reserves the right to ask any person
to leave the premises if they behave in a rowdy manner, cause any disturbance
or disruption, fail to comply with any Venue / Show rules.
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All persons entering the venue are subject to search for prohibited items including
but not limited to: contraband, unauthorized merchandise, alcohol,
controlled substances, weapons, firearms, fireworks, etc.
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Coming to the theater to watch a theatrical show or concert performance?
Take note of the house rules & show guidelines for your visit.
All audience members must respect the theater’s environment and its performers throughout the entire show/exhibit. Everyone is expected to watch quietly unless asked otherwise.
GENERAL THEATER ETIQUETTE
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In live theater, the actors can see and hear the audience. Please be respectful to the performers by not whispering or talking during the performance.
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If an audience member deliberately interferes with an actor or performance, such as causing a disruptive scene or causing harm to the actors or to the set, before or during a show, the BGC Arts Center/Producer has the right to discontinue the performance without refunding tickets.
LATECOMERS
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Every effort is made to start performances on time unless an unavoidable delay occurs Latecomers will be let in at the discretion of the Front of House staff. In the case of a reserved house, latecomers forgo the right to their reserved seats and will be seated at the back of the auditorium or in the nearest, most accessible seats. However, if an intermission occurs, said patrons can get up and relocate to their designated, reserved seats.
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Individual producers retain the right to set their policies on latecomers and their seating arrangements.
ACCESSIBILITY
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The BGC Arts Center features ramps and elevators for wheel chair access.
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When ordering tickets to a seated show, please inform the Box Office / Producer if you will require accessible seating, or seating for support companions.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
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Some productions may not be appropriate for children. Please inquire for age-appropriate guidelines for shows and exhibits. You can also call our Box Office for more information.
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Young children attending a performance must be accompanied by an adult and must be old enough to appreciate the performance. Accompanying adults will be asked to escort any unruly or noisy children out of the venue.
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We strongly recommend that children under the age of 6 not be brought to the theater except for specifically advertised family and community events.
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Fire codes require that each patron, including children, have a ticket to the production—lap seating is strictly prohibited.
PETS
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While BGC is a pet-friendly city and welcome pets in its outdoor spaces, pets are not allowed into the theater as they may be disruptive or may cause harm to the venue and its guests.
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For information regarding assistance dogs, please email info@bgcartscenter.org
SMOKING
The BGC Arts Center is a non-smoking facility. Smoking and vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes, are prohibited in the venue. Penalties will be imposed to event organizers or program participants for any violations.
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MOBILE PHONES, CAMERAS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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Unless specified by the production, no cameras or recording devices of any kind are allowed in the theater. It is against copyright laws to take photographs of any kind inside the theater; however, you are welcome to take photographs at the grounds and lobbies.
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Turn off and put away all electronic devices prior to entering the theater, such as cell phones, alarms, iPods, gaming devices, laser pointers, and other similar devices that will distract or disrupt. Text messaging and playing electronic games during the performance will not be tolerated.
DRESS CODE
Casual attire is allowed unless specified otherwise by the production. The wearing of flip-flops, sports jerseys, sleeveless undershirts or the like is prohibited.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
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Food and beverage are not permitted inside the Globe Auditorium and Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall, unless the event is a banquet/cocktails event.
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Guests can visit the Philippines' first stand-alone McCafe, accessible from the Alveo Central Plaza.
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Should the production have a post-show discussion, please do not ask any inappropriate questions (questions you would not ask your mother or grandmother).
EMERGENCIES AND FIRST AID
In case of a medical emergency, please contact the nearest usher or venue staff.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found items must be reported to the theater’s administration team.