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Frequently Asked Questions
The Uptown Theater is located at 120 East Main Street, Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050.
Yes! There is free parking directly on the street in front of the building, on the east side, and in the parking lot across the street, next to Subway. View the Parking Map.
Yes, the Uptown Theater is accessible for people with disabilities. We offer accessible seating, ramps, and restroom facilities to accommodate all guests. If you have specific needs or require additional assistance, please contact our team in advance so we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Visit our Tickets Page for more information and options.
If you lose your ticket, please contact us. Note: most events are hosted by external groups, so ticket policies may vary.
Doors typically open 30 minutes before showtime. However, this can vary, so please check your specific event’s tickets.
Yes, we offer a variety of concessions, including freshly popped popcorn, soft drinks, and candy. Concessions are available for purchase before and during events. However, as most events are hosted by external groups, concessions offerings may vary depending on the event.
Yes, our bar is open during most ticketed events. However, as most events are hosted by external groups, the availability and selection of alcoholic beverages will vary.
We invite you to explore everything Grand Prairie has to offer. From local attractions and dining options to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone. Check out our visitor’s page at VisitGrandPrairieTX.com
If you don’t see the answer to your question, please feel free to contact us.
Uptown Theater Floor Plan
Uptown Theater Timeline
Jerry and Sherman Silver, and their sister Helen Meagher Fisher, opened Uptown Theater on March 17, 1950. It was the largest movie house in the city of Grand Prairie. Uptown featured 1,100 seats and a small stage for live performances.
The Silver brothers and their sister owned and operated the Uptown for 15 years until 1965 when the Uptown ownership was transferred to Mrs. Fisher’s daughter, Donna Meagher Easterling.
Mrs. Easterling continued to operate the Theater as a movie house for over 25 years. But, as mega-plexes and multi-screen Theater’s became the norm, the Uptown eventually relented and closed its doors in 1991.
The Uptown was leased to a variety of tenants over the next several years, including a church, a man who wanted to bring live country music to the “Uptown Opry House”, and a couple that wanted to bring back the family theater. However, none of the ventures succeeded, and Uptown closed for about 10 years.
The City of Grand Prairie purchased the Theater in 2005 with plans to restore the historic downtown landmark to its former glory, this time primarily as a live performance arts venue.
The restoration and renovation design was performed by noted architect Killis Almond. The Uptown Theater reopened as a multi-use performing arts center on November 8, 2008.
In March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced closures of all live performance venues throughout the United States.
At the start of 2021, The Uptown Theater opened for private rentals. By the end of the Summer, the Theater was fully operational with a diverse selection of concerts, productions and visual art displays.
