THE VENUE

Duke Chapel is composed of a single seating area. There are several entrances to the Duke Chapel, however, most of them, including the main entry, require the use of stairs. A wheelchair-accessible entrance is available at the rear of the Duke Chapel on the north side of the building.

Wheelchair-accessible seating in Duke Chapel can vary depending on the size of the ensemble performing. It is usually located near the front of the seating area in the North (Right) Transept. An usher will often be at the accessible entrance to greet guests with accessibility needs and assist them with finding a seat.

Guests can elect to transfer to a chair or church pew if available or use their wheelchair as a seat in designated areas.

All seating in the Duke Chapel is on wooden chairs or pews. Many guests choose to bring a small cushion or pillow for comfort.

We recommend arriving early for Duke Chapel events as the accessible seating area does tend to fill up.

Restrooms with accessible features are located in the Divinity School adjacent to the Duke Chapel. Please note that restrooms in the Bryan Center are accessible from the Duke Chapel Quad via stairs or a sloped path.

ORDERING TICKETS

All ticketed events in Duke Chapel are General Seating events. When ordering online, please select the price types that best fit your needs when ordering your tickets so that we may adequately prepare for your visit. Please also mention any accommodations you may require when ordering tickets by phone or in person.

In order to pick up your tickets at will call, please proceed to the main entrance to the Chapel. A ticketing agent will assist you there, and then direct you to the accessible entrance.

PARKING

Accessible parking is available either in the Bryan Center Parking Deck (PG IV), located at 125 Science Drive, or in the Bryan Center parking lot adjacent to the parking deck. A special event parking fee of $5 will be charged by Duke Parking Attendants upon entry to either location. Please ask the parking attendant to direct you to the closest open accessible parking spot. Guests may be dropped off at the Bryan Center parking circle, as well, and the drop-off car can then park wherever the parking attendant indicated they should park.

For guests being dropped off by taxi or other vehicle that does not intend to park, the Chapel Drive bus circle may also be used as a drop-off point. Please note that there is little or no parking available at this location, and that there are stairs between Chapel Drive and the entrance to Duke Chapel, with an accessible ramp to the far right of the quad as you face the Chapel.

Once you are parked, a slightly sloped accessible pathway leads from the parking area to the accessible entrance to Duke Chapel. Click here for a detailed map of this pathway.