Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts is a performing arts and film venue in downtown Hammond, Louisiana. Its program ranges from plays and concerts to major motion pictures, making it a place to check when planning a visit to Hammond.
- Location: 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401
- Box office: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Tickets: available online, by phone or at the box office
Where is Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts in Hammond?
The theatre stands at 220 E. Thomas St. in downtown Hammond and is owned and operated by Southeastern Louisiana University. Established in 1928, it was renovated in 2002.
Its downtown location puts it within a district with restaurants, quick snacks and locally owned businesses. The Hammond Historic District walking tour includes the theatre as its first stop on a 20-stop route.
What should you check before a performance?
Check the performance details and ticket arrangements before you set out, as the box office has set weekday hours and ticket sales are final. The theatre presents plays, musicals and interactive events, screens major motion pictures, and hosts concerts, special events and other live performances.
The box office is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; outside those hours, tickets are available one hour before performances. You can buy tickets online, by phone or in person.
Phone orders carry a $3 convenience fee, and the theatre does not offer refunds or exchanges. For more on buying Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts tickets, review the purchase details before choosing an option.
Fanfare is Southeastern Louisiana University’s month-long celebration of the arts, humanities and social sciences, held each October.
How do you get from Colonial Inn to the theatre?
The theatre is about a 5-minute drive or a 41-minute walk from Colonial Inn Hammond.
If you’re driving, downtown Hammond says parking is free, with street parking and seven parking malls along the railroad tracks. Its interactive map marks the parking locations. Check the official site before you go for current performance, ticket and parking details.
What should you know about arrival and access?
Contact the box office directly if you need special-needs seating. The box office phone number is 985-549-2787; administrative office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
What can you add to a visit in downtown Hammond?
Downtown Hammond has restaurants, quick snacks, locally owned businesses and year-round activities, so you can pair a performance with time in the city centre. The Columbia Theatre’s place on the Hammond Historic District walking tour also makes it a natural stop while exploring downtown. The Hammond city centre visitor guide covers the area’s practical highlights.
FAQs
What kinds of events take place at Columbia Theatre?
The program includes plays, musicals, interactive events, major motion pictures, concerts and other live performances.
Can you buy tickets outside box office hours?
Yes. Tickets are available one hour before performances outside normal box office hours.
Does Columbia Theatre offer refunds or exchanges?
No. Ticket sales are final, and refunds and exchanges are not offered.