The Palace Danbury: A Complete Guide

Updated June 2026 · 4 min read

The Palace Danbury is downtown Danbury's old theater. It is now a small room for shows. You get live music, comedy, and film on Main Street. The big Palace theaters in Waterbury and Stamford go big. The Danbury Palace stays small and close. There is almost no bad seat in the house.

A 1928 Theater

The Palace opened on September 6, 1928. It was built in the Art Deco style. For years it hosted shows and movies. It could seat nearly 2,000 people. Many old theaters were split up in the 1970s. This one was too. It closed in the 1990s. In 2008, it got a fresh new look. It reopened with about 400 seats. The new size feels closer and warmer.

What plays there

Today the Palace books live music, comedy, and indie film. It also hosts town events and touring acts. The small size means you can really see the artist. You're not just hearing them from far away. You can rent the space for private events too.

Getting there & parking

The Palace is at 165 Main Street in downtown Danbury. Parking nearby is free. The map address for the lot is 23 Keeler Street. Look for Palace signs pointing the way. Downtown Danbury has many spots for dinner before a show.

Around Danbury

The Palace is the heart of downtown Danbury's live scene. See more in our guide to concert venues in Danbury. It is also one of the state's historic theaters.

Every Palace Danbury show is in the CT Concert Center app. So is every other CT venue.