What is seating like at the Birchmere?
2) Seating: The Birchmere is general admission, with all seating done on a first come, first served basis. To keep the process orderly, we use Line Numbers, which are picked up at the box office upon arrival. The Music Hall is all seated with tables.
How many does the Birchmere seating?
500
The Birchmere
| Owner | Gary Oelze |
| Type | concert hall |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Opened | April 4, 1966 |
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Who Owns the Birchmere Alexandria VA?
Gary Oelze
In 1966, Gary Oelze bought a small bar and restaurant next to an A&P in a now-long-gone South Arlington shopping center. He didn’t change the restaurant’s name, the Birchmere, but he added entertainment: “I needed to spruce up night business,” Oelze said.
Is there seating at the Birchmere?
500The Birchmere / Capacity
Did the Birchmere move?
The Birchmere has moved twice in its history. In 1981, it moved from the original Arlington joint to a site on Mount Vernon Avenue in Alexandria. It has been at the present location, only a few blocks further down Mount Vernon, since 1996.
How does seating work at the Birchmere?
The Birchmere is general admission, with all seating done on a first come, first served basis. To keep the process orderly, we use Line Numbers, which are picked up at the box office upon arrival. The Music Hall is all seated with tables. The Flex Stage is all standing unless otherwise stated, and then it would have limited seating.
What are the show times at the Birchmere?
1) Show Times: Venue doors and the Birchmere Box Office open at 5pm any night there is a performance (sometimes the Box Office will not open until 6pm during Flex Stage shows). At this time you may pick up will call tickets for that evening’s event, purchase tickets, and obtain line numbers. You may also order drinks at the bar from 5-6pm.
Is there a dress code at the Birchmere?
The Birchmere is all ages, all the time. EVERYONE needs a ticket. There is no dress code. Please gentlemen, no tank tops or cutoffs. The Birchmere is completely handicap accessible. There is lighted, secure parking on site at The Birchmere.
Is the Birchmere handicap accessible?
The Birchmere is completely handicap accessible. There is lighted, secure parking on site at The Birchmere. There is not a Metro Station in walking distance to The Birchmere. The best stop to use is Pentagon City (not Pentagon), as it is approximately 5 miles from club & there are always plenty of cabs available.