ABOUT THE QUEEN
OUR
CommonWEALTH
Venue’sHistory
All hail her royal highness, The Queen! Originally built in the 1800s, “The Indian Queen Hotel” was a popular place for traveling sailors to spend the night. From 1916-1959, the hotel was repurposed into a movie theater and brought joy to thousands of locals. Sadly, it was abandoned and sat dormant for over 50 years. With water pouring through the ceilings, the walls caving in, and the façade crumbling, this majestic theater had become a faded memory of Market Street’s vibrant past. However, as all good leaders do, The Queen found her way back to the throne and reopened her doors to the people on April 1st, 2011. Today, a full scale live music venue, she stands as one of the most historic buildings and theaters in Wilmington, Delaware.
HISTORY
of the Queen
to his Presidential election, visits The Queen
to his Presidential election, visits The Queen
Light UpThe Queen
The significance of the Queen’s reopening reaches far beyond its walls, symbolizing the tremendous commitment our community has to ensure that downtown Wilmington becomes a lively city where all arts venues, businesses, and restaurants thrive. The goal of the Foundation is simple — to build community through music. With the renovation complete, LUQ is committed to ensuring the Queen Theater is a catalyst that fosters life-long interest and appreciation for music and the arts. Through its outreach programs, it provides hands-on music programs to local schools and other non-profit organizations with limited arts-education funding. These programs give students the opportunity to discover and express their musical talents. LUQ served 3,000 local students in our first year through its Outreach Music Education Programs.
Donate to NIVA
#saveourstages
Independent venues exist in every state across the country; they were the first to be closed, they will be the last to open. The economic recovery process will extend past just reopening the front doors, requiring solutions unique to the industry. Please donate to NIVA and #saveourstages.
F.A.Q.
- At seated shows in the Knights Bar and Crown Room, we encourage online ordering to minimize time spent retrieving drinks/food at the bar.
- Guests must wear a mask at all times when not drinking/eating.
- Our staff will continue to wear masks until further notice.
- We will continue to closely monitor CDC and State COVID guidelines to ensure the health and safety of our patrons and staff.
The Queen’s main entrance is located at 500 Market St, between 5th and 6th street. There is street/metered parking available on Market Street and many parking garages in the surrounding area.
Tickets can be purchased through our website, with Ticketmaster directly, or in person at our box office
Knights Bar serves as a perfect place to grab a bite to eat before heading into the Main Hall for a show. On Market Street, there are many options for dinner within 2 blocks, including La Fia Bistro, Merchant Bar, Farmer & The Cow and Bardea.
A tour of the venue can be set up by contacting our Private Events department.
No outside food and beverage, weapons of any kind, or smoking/vaping indoors are allowed in the venue.
Please visit our box office during open hours or contact our box office manager to retrieve your ticket. If it was purchased online, you can always reprint a ticket through Ticketmaster.
Yes, we process refunds for canceled events. Please reach out to our box office manager or visit our box office during open hours.
Certain shows in the Main Hall will have VIP tickets available for purchase online as a separate ticket option.
Yes, photos and videos are allowed unless specifically noted otherwise upon purchasing tickets.
No smoking or vaping is allowed in the venue. It is only allowed in designated areas in the front and/or side of the building.
host your events here
Looking for a legendary venue that you and your guests will never forget? Come party at The Queen.
