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Welcome to Avalon, the mid-sized live music venue on Lansdowne Street in Boston, MA. Known for its dynamic mix of standing floor action and mezzanine views, Avalon (now operating as Citizens House of Blues Boston) offers an intimate but electrifying concert experience with a capacity typically around 2,200–2,425 depending on configuration. Whether you’re catching a rock legend on the floor or enjoying elevated sightlines from the mezzanine, we’ve got you covered with practical tips to secure your seats, arrive with ease, and find great nearby stays and bites.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current venue name and location: Citizens House of Blues Boston, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA 02215.
- Current capacity: about 2,200–2,425 (capacity cited varies by configuration; House of Blues sources cite ~2,200; others cite ~2,400–2,500).
- Venue type: mid-sized live music concert venue / music hall with standing floor and mezzanine levels.
- Seating chart: General Admission floor with mezzanine and upper mezzanine levels (standing on floor; limited reserved options in balconies).
- Parking: garages on or near Lansdowne Street; official guidance points to adjacent Lansdowne Street Garage and limited street parking.
- Transit: MBTA Green Line access via Kenmore or Hynes stations; walking from nearby stops is common.
- Nearby hotels: The Verb Hotel (near Fenway), Hotel Commonwealth (near Fenway), and other Fenway/Kenmore options are within a short walk.
- Notable events hosted: Avalon era hosted many major acts; the Lansdowne Street Music Hall/House of Blues opening featured a J. Geils Band reunion show in 2009.
- Demolished/renamed: Avalon building demolished in 2007; site became House of Blues Boston (opening 2009); renamed Citizens House of Blues Boston in recent branding updates.