The Rex Theatre
Our versatile 300-seat venue for musicians, theatre, comedy, community events, and more.
THE REX THEATRE EVENTS
The Calamari Sisters’ SAUSAGEFEST
PTC Cabaret Fall 2024
Robert Dubac’s Stand Up Jesus: Blessed Be The Punchlines
Souled Out Show Band
The Freese Brothers Big Band
PYT: The Tempest
PYT: The Tempest
Muse: A Salute to Divas of Rock
Harvest Blues Festival with The Love Dogs
Yesterday Once More: A Tribute to The Carpenters
Silent Film with Live Music: Halloween Creepfest!
A History of Women in Music featuring The FEMMES
Our History
Originally a printing press, the Rex served as a movie theatre from the 1940s to 1980s. 1989 saw the end of the Rex’s life as a movie house. The property then changed hands several times, functioning as a series of nightclubs. In 2016, the building was purchased by the Manchester Development Corporation (MDC). The Palace Theatre Trust entered into a private-public partnership with MDC in October 2018 with the shared goal of reviving the Rex and opening the space as a theatre once again.
On October 30, 2019 we opened the doors of the Rex Theatre, a state-of-the-art, 300-seat performance venue. In the four months the Rex was open before temporarily shutting down due to COVID-19, we began to see the possibilities of this new cultural resource. This venue has added immensely to our existing performance capabilities. We look forward to experiencing the growth of the Palace Theatre Trust’s newest addition.
FIND AN EVENT AT THE REX
Check out the variety of events happening at the Rex, including live music, our Friday Night Comedy Series, and more!
The Best Seat in the House
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 603.668.5588
REX THEATRE PARKING
There are plenty of parking options that make spending a night at the theatre fun and easy.
VICTORY PARKING GARAGE
The Victory Parking Garage is city-owned.
Procedure for parking meters:
1. Find available space and remember your space number
2. Walk to street level corner stairwell or front of office location and find pay by space meter
3. Follow instructions on meter (coins and credit only, no dollar bills) @0.75 hour / max of $6.00
4. Please remember to pay before leaving garage.
Note: Parking is free after 8PM on Fridays, and on weekends and Holidays.
VIP PARKING LOT
Limited spots available. To reserve your spot, click here.
The Palace Theatres has acquired the parking lot at 77 Amherst St and theatre patrons may now reserve a parking spot when attending a show. The lot opens 90 minutes before show time and closes 30 minutes after the show ends. The parking reservation times will be listed on the reservation ticket.
VIP parking patrons will be able to enter the Palace Theatre through the back via the red “Star Door”, only a few feet from the parking lot. *Please note – this entrance has stairs. VIP parking is not recommended for those requiring handicap access.
Note: Once purchased, your ticket must be presented in order to enter the parking lot at 77 Amherst St.
Parking is only allowed during the times listed on the ticket. Violators will be towed and future parking privileges denied.
CITIZENS BANK PARKING LOT
The Citizens Bank parking lot next to the Palace is now privately owned and managed, and charges fees that are not associated with the Palace Theatre.
Note: Only credit cards will be accepted as a mode of payment
ON STREET PARKING
On-street parking is typically $0.75 an hour. Be aware that some on-street parking meters have a two-hour limit. Read meters for specific details and applicable hours.
Note: On-street parking is free after 8PM on Fridays and all day on weekends and Holidays.