Bayou Music Center is a premier indoor concert venue located in the Bayou Place complex within Houston’s Theater District. With a standing/GA capacity around 3,464 and a theater-style seating configuration for about 2,400, the space can be reconfigured for cabaret or banquet setups to accommodate a wide range of events. The venue has hosted major acts like Radiohead, Coldplay, and Elton John, along with artists such as Jill Scott, Fifth Harmony, and Weird Al Yankovic.

Whether you’re here for a high-energy concert or a more intimate performance, we’ve got you covered with clear seating options, easy planning, and reliable access to parking and transit.

Bayou Music Center sits at 520 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, within the Bayou Place complex. The venue offers convenient theater district parking with valet and self-parking options, plus proximity to the Theater District Parking Garage. Transit is easy via METRORail stops and Downtown bus routes. For visitors staying nearby, top lodging options include JW Marriott Houston Downtown (approx. 0.3 miles), The Lancaster Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles), and Moxy Houston Downtown (approx. 0.3 miles). We’ve highlighted trusted partner hotels and nearby restaurants to help you plan a smooth night out. Secure your seats with us for a hassle-free ticketing experience.

Seating options

GA standing: ~3,464 capacity
Theater-style seating: ~2,400 capacity
Configurable space for cabaret or banquet setups
SeatMAP and interactive seating guidance available via SeatGeek

Parking and transportation

Theater District Parking Garage with thousands of spaces
Valet and self-parking options available
Nearby METRORail stops and Downtown bus routes provide easy access

Nearby hotels

JW Marriott Houston Downtown — ~0.3 miles
The Lancaster Hotel — ~0.2 miles
Moxy Houston Downtown — ~0.3 miles

Nearby dining and entertainment

Nearby restaurants and lounges within Bayou Place and the Theater District
We prioritize affiliate partner recommendations for easy dining and reservations

For performers and venues, we provide official social links and websites to help you stay connected with the latest event information.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Location and venue type: Bayou Music Center is an indoor concert venue located at 520 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, in the Bayou Place complex within the Theater District.
Capacity and configurations: standing/GA capacity ~3,464; theater-style seating ~2,400; space can be reconfigured for cabaret or banquet setups.
Seating chart: SeatGeek provides an interactive seating chart for Bayou Music Center events.
Parking and transit: theater district parking with valet and self-parking options; Theater District Parking Garage (thousands of spaces); nearby METRORail stops and Downtown bus routes.
Nearby hotels: JW Marriott Houston Downtown (~0.3 miles), The Lancaster Hotel (~0.2 miles), Moxy Houston Downtown (~0.3 miles).
Notable events hosted: has hosted major acts such as Radiohead, Coldplay and Elton John; also hosts acts like Jill Scott, Fifth Harmony, Weird Al Yankovic and other performances.
Renaming history: opened as Aerial Theater (1997), became Verizon Wireless Theater (2002–2012), then Bayou Music Center (2012–2015; 2020–present) with a period as Revention Music Center (2015–2020).