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Find The Slate

Located on Seattle's South-of-Downtown (SoDo) side of town, The Slate Theater is housed within Seattle's well-known Historic Inscape Arts Building. This SoDo area of town provides easy access to downtown Seattle via automobile, public transit, ride-sharing service and light rail.


In addition to being an ideal place to see a show or workshop at The Slate Theater; it also serves as the perfect meeting spot for many of Seattle's creative community members that are part of this unique cultural environment.


The Slate Theater
815 Seattle Blvd S, Suite 140
Seattle, WA 98134

Phone: (425) 298-6734

About the Neighborhood

The Slate Theater, located in Seattle's SoDo District, surrounds itself with artists, galleries, studios, and creative ventures that bring the area to life. The Slate Theater is nestled inside of the Inscape Arts Building which has been a part of Seattle's thriving art scene since its early days as a historical landmark; it was one of the first buildings to support what would be known today as the arts community.

Getting Here

By Car

The slate theater is just minutes away from the interstate highways of i-5 and i-90 as well as the main roads of Seattle. It will be easy for people in the entire puget sound region to visit the theater.

By Light Rail

The theater is very close to the International District/Chinatown Link Light Rail Station. This makes it an excellent option for anyone coming into Seattle or visiting from Bellevue, sea-tac airport, or other communities around the puget sound.

By Bus

There are several king county metro bus lines that service the area immediately outside the slate theatre. Visitors may also use these buses to reach the theatre from their destination.

By Rideshare

It is simple for an uber driver, lyft driver, taxi driver, etc. To get you directly to the entrance of the Inscape Arts Building, where the slate theatre is located.

Parking Information

Parking options are available throughout the surrounding neighborhood including:


  • Street parking where permitted
  • Nearby paid parking lots
  • Event parking options in the SoDo area


Guests are encouraged to allow extra time before performances to locate parking and arrive comfortably before showtime.

Visiting The Inscape Arts Building

The Slate Theatre is nestled inside the Inscape Arts Building. One of Seattle's few remaining creative spaces, it is home to many local artists/makers/performers as well as a number of non-profit arts organizations. As such, it plays a vital role in creating the cultural fabric of Seattle.


When you come to see a show or attend an event at The Slate, you will have the opportunity to experience the very artistic environment that creates this community and draws people from all over the area to create here.

Plan Your Visit

Regardless if you are coming to see a show, participate in one of our workshops, join us for one of our special events or bring your group to The Slate for a private function, we hope to welcome you to the Slate Theatre soon!

Need Assistance?

If you need information regarding directions to the theatre, how accessible the building is, where to park etc. or want to know what shows/events/workshops etc. we have scheduled prior to visiting the theatre, please don't hesitate to ask us.

Call: (425) 298-6734