Knowles Memorial Chapel, Rollins College
Most Bach Festival Society of Winter Park performances take place in the historic Knowles Memorial Chapel or the Tiedtke Concert Hall on the Rollins College campus in Winter Park, Florida. Campus parking is very limited, so patrons are sent to the Truist Parking Garage on Lyman Avenue, with a free golf cart shuttle to the venues. Balcony seating in the Chapel is reached by stairs only.
Before you go
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- Bach Festival of Winter Park, Feb 5 to 28, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- For Bach Festival Society performances, parking on the Rollins campus is very limited, so use the Truist Parking Garage at 150 E. Lyman Avenue.
- A free golf cart shuttle runs between the garage and the venues before each performance and directly afterwards.
- For wheelchair spaces in the Chapel, call the Box Office at 407.646.2182 in advance.
- Chapel balcony seating is reached by stairway only.
- Arriving an hour before the performance leaves time to park, walk or take the shuttle, get in and find your seat.
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Venue basics: Garage parking plus free golf cart shuttle · Campus parking is very limited · Wheelchair spaces: call the box office.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a concert in a historic chapel on a college campus.
Think twice if
- You need balcony seating without stairs: the Chapel balcony is reached by stairway only.
- You hope to park on campus: parking there is very limited.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Bach Festival of Winter ParkParking is available in the Rollins Truist (formerly SunTrust) Parking Garage at 150 E. Lyman Avenue, a short walk to Knowles Memorial Chapel or Tiedtke Concert Hall. Parking on the Rollins College campus itself is very limited, and wayfinding signs lead from the garage and the Park Ave campus entrance to the venue.
Festival-specific · Bach Festival of Winter ParkA free golf cart shuttle runs between the Truist Parking Garage and the venues before each performance and directly afterwards. The stop is on the south side of the garage, on E. Comstock Ave.
Festival-specific · Bach Festival of Winter ParkArriving an hour before the performance leaves time to park, walk or take the shuttle, get in and find your seat. Latecomers and anyone re-entering the hall use the designated latecomer entrance and are seated by staff at the first appropriate moment in the program.
Festival-specific · Bach Festival of Winter ParkMost programs last 1.5 to 2 hours including one 15-minute intermission. Some performances run as short as 1 hour and some as long as 3.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · Bach Festival of Winter ParkDedicated wheelchair spaces, transfer seats and companion seats are reserved in both Knowles Memorial Chapel and Tiedtke Concert Hall. For wheelchair spaces in the Chapel, call the Box Office at 407.646.2182 in advance. An accessible entrance with easy access to all seats in the left nave is on Holt Ave, with a drop-off parking area and wide sidewalks nearby, and a dedicated accessible parking lot is off Chase Ave.
Festival-specific · Bach Festival of Winter ParkBalcony seating in Knowles Memorial Chapel is reached by stairway only.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (bachfestivalflorida.org).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Knowles Memorial Chapel.
Sound and sensory
Most Bach Festival Society programs last 1.5 to 2 hours including one 15-minute intermission. Some performances run as short as 1 hour and some as long as 3.
Quick answers
Where do I park for Knowles Memorial Chapel?
Use the Rollins Truist (formerly SunTrust) Parking Garage at 150 E. Lyman Avenue, a short walk from the Chapel. Parking on the Rollins campus is very limited.
Is there a shuttle from the parking garage to the Chapel?
Yes. A free golf cart shuttle runs between the garage and the venues before each performance and directly afterwards, from the south side of the garage on E. Comstock Ave.
Is Knowles Memorial Chapel wheelchair accessible?
Partly. Wheelchair spaces, transfer seats and companion seats are reserved, and an accessible entrance with easy access to all seats in the left nave is on Holt Ave. Balcony seating is reached by stairway only.
How do I book a wheelchair space in the Chapel?
Call the Box Office at 407.646.2182 in advance of the program to secure your ticket.
How early should I arrive for a performance?
About an hour before. That leaves time to park, walk or take the shuttle, get in and find your seat.
What happens if I arrive late?
Enter quietly through the designated latecomer entrance. Latecomers and anyone re-entering are seated by a staff member at the first appropriate moment in the program.
How long do performances last?
Most programs last 1.5 to 2 hours including one 15-minute intermission. Some run as short as 1 hour and some as long as 3.
A little history
The majority of Bach Festival Society performances take place in the historic Knowles Memorial Chapel or the intimate Tiedtke Concert Hall on the campus of Rollins College.